Kevin Feige explains that he was against Black Widow’s simultaneous release: Read to know more

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige was not in favour of Disney’s judgment to release Black Widow simultaneously in theatres and on Disney+ back in July according to a new Wall Street Journal report.

While Black Widow was premiered on July 9 in both cinema halls and Disney+ Premier Access (where available) in most markets, in India it was released free of payment on Disney+ Hotstar due to the lingering effect of Covid-19’s second wave.

The announced hybrid release is the bone of argument and a legal battle between Black Widow celebrity Scarlett Johansson and Disney. She charged Disney in late July with her lawsuit saying the judgment to release the movie on Disney+’ Premier Access service breached the terms of her contract and robbed her of bonuses up to $50 million.

The lawsuit explained, “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.”

Disney’s reaction came quick. On the same day, it disclosed a statement saying Johansson’s lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever. “The lawsuit is especially sad and distressing in its callous disregard for the horrific and prolonged global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” it continued.

The lawsuit is said to have big indications and is another debate in the war between the two striving models of releasing movies. The theatrical model was floundering before the Covid-19 pandemic and has been aggravated further.

Earlier, Feige was explained to be “angry and embarrassed” by the whole disaster according to The Hollywood Reporter.