Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Johansson said she is happy that she has resolved her differences with the studio.
Scarlett Johansson and Studio Disney have settled their lawsuit over the release of the actor’s superhero film “Black Widow.”
Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Johansson said she is happy to resolve “differences with Disney”. Diversity.
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“I’ve been incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing our collaboration in the years to come,” the actor said in a statement on Thursday. said in the statement.
Disney Studios president Alan Bergman said the studio is also pleased to have reached a resolution with the actor.
“I am very pleased that we have been able to reach a mutual settlement with Scarlett Johansson regarding ‘Black Widow’.
“We appreciate their contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and look forward to working together on many upcoming projects, including Disney’s ‘Tower of Terror’,” he added.
Johansson sued Disney for breach of contract over the company’s decision to release the “Black Widow” standalone film simultaneously on Disney Plus and in theaters.
In the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in July, the actor argued that the streaming release of the film backed by Marvel Studios violated his contract and deprived him of potential earnings.
“Black Widow”, which stars Johansson as the titular superhero, was released in theaters and on Disney’s streaming platform on July 9.
The actor’s lawyer said in the lawsuit that his contract guaranteed a special theatrical release, with his potential earnings tied to the film’s box office performance.
At the time, The Walt Disney Company responded to Johansson’s lawsuit through a statement in which the studio said the lawsuit showed a blatant disregard for the COVID-19 pandemic and even disclosed that It has received USD 20 million from the project so far. .
“This filing has no merit. The lawsuit is particularly sad and disturbing in its blatant disregard for the appalling and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Disney spokesperson said, “Disney has fully complied with Ms. Johansson’s contract and, in addition, the release of ‘Black Widow’ with Premiere Access on Disney+ earned her additional compensation on top of the 20 million she has received so far. Earning potential has increased significantly.” .
In August, Disney revealed in a filing that “Black Widow” grossed US$125 million on streaming, in addition to its US$367 million gross.
Directed by Kate Shortland, “Black Widow” also starred actors Rachel Weisz, David Harbor and Florence Pugh.
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