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As industry insiders and legal analysts interpret the Johansson case, many agree it could catalyze systemic change. If a star of Johansson’s caliber can challenge a studio over contractual grievances, it sets a precedent discouraging studios from unilateral, arbitrary contract interpretations.
Furthermore, Hollywood's adaptation to streaming realities will likely result in more meticulously drafted contracts, encompassing every conceivable contingency. This could include detailed clauses for global pandemics, technological disruptions, or even alien invasions—disaster clauses nearly impenetrable in their scope.