A scene from Marvel's "Black Widow" with Scarlett Johansson, left, and Florence Pugh. (Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Marvel Studios) The revised hybrid release strategies over the 16 months have occasionally led to public spats from not just theater owners, but stars, filmmakers and financiers who are unhappy with the potential lost revenues and the alleged unilateral decision-making involved.The WSJ said Warner Media, for instance, paid over $200 million in "amended agreements" with talent over its decision to release its entire 2021 slate simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max.AdvertisementBut none have been as public as Johansson’s lawsuit.