Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of Black Widow, which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, the Black Widow star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. Hybrid releases common during the pandemicJohansson, left, and Florence Pugh star in Black Widow. Johansson is suing Disney for its handling of the film's release. WATCH | Black Widow director Cate shortland discusses the film earlier this month:

Source: CBC News July 29, 2021 20:03 UTC