Scarlett Johansson and The Walt Disney Company have been in business for quite some time now, with many of those dealings having to do with her work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, in 2021, Johansson and Disney became engaged in a legal battle involving one of her MCU films, Black Widow. The lawsuit Johansson filed against the studio was eventually settled, and the two sides have collaborated since. Now, Johansson's opening up about the lack of public support she received from her peers at that time.
The specific reason Johansson filed suit against Disney was due to a reported breach of contract due to the studio simultaneously releasing Black Widow in theaters and Disney+. Disney made that move amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted moviegoing, though Johansson’s contract reportedly guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release window. At the time, Disney said the suit had no merit and that with the chosen release method, Johansson’s earning potential had supposedly grown.
