Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney – When One Line in a Contract Costs Millions
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Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney – When One Line in a Contract Costs Millions
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🎙️ Episode 20: Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney – When One Line in a Contract Costs Millions
What does “theatrical release” really mean in the age of streaming? For Scarlett Johansson, that single phrase became the center of a multimillion-dollar legal battle with Disney—and a cautionary tale for anyone signing a contract in today’s digital world.
In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang unpacks how a clause in Johansson’s Black Widow agreement led to one of the most talked-about lawsuits in entertainment law, and why it changed how contracts are written for actors, influencers, and creators alike.
📽️ How streaming transformed what used to be “standard” contract terms
📄 Why vague definitions can destroy compensation models
📆 What California law says about interpreting contracts and deadlines to sue
From ambiguous language to overlooked email chains, this episode reveals the high-stakes details that can make or break a deal—whether you're a Hollywood A-lister or a digital creator on the rise.
🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
📖 Read our blog on contracts.