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Entertainment & Sports,
Civil Litigation

Jul. 30, 2021

Actress says Disney cut her box office share by streaming ‘Black Widow’

Actress Scarlett Johansson said Disney sought to steer viewers toward watching the movie on its streaming platform instead of in theaters to increase subscribers and devalue her contract, which was tied to the movie’s theater performance.

Actress says Disney cut her box office share by streaming ‘Black Widow’
Scarlett Johansson at the premiere for "Marriage Story" at the DGA Theatre. (Shutterstock)

Actress Scarlett Johansson sued Disney on Thursday, claiming her contract was broken when her latest movie, "Black Widow," was released to the entertainment giant's streaming service on the same day it was released in theaters.

Disney sought to steer viewers toward watching the movie on its streaming platform instead of in theaters to increase subscribers and devalue Johansson's contract, which was tied to the movie's box office per...

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