As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, the world of blockbuster movies has had to evolve in some unexpected ways, allowing fans to see highly-anticipated films in the method they’re most comfortable with. In some cases, this has involved a hybrid release of having a film available both in theaters and on streaming, something that The Walt Disney Company has done with several of its recent films, releasing them through Disney+’s paid Premier Access tier. Among them is Marvel’s Black Widow, which has remained in the conversation following a recent lawsuit from star Scarlett Johansson, alleging that the company breached her contract with regards to potential theatrical profits. During Disney’s recently quarterly call with investors, company CEO Bob Chapek revealed that the company has entered into “hundreds” of new deals with their talent reflecting the circumstances of the pandemic.
