Disney CEO Bob Chapek responded to Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit over the streaming release of Black Widow by defending the company's "last-minute calls" and "flexibility" during the pandemic. Chapek stated that the resurgence of COVID-19 was unforeseen, but Disney values the ability to make quick decisions. He defended the hybrid release strategy, claiming it allowed them to reach a broader audience. A lawyer for Disney also criticized Johansson's lawsuit as a PR stunt and stated that her compensation already included Disney Premier Access revenue.
