Marvelous Disney Podcast: Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit, Venom 2 Box Office, and Eternals Runtime

Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit Resolution

• ⚖️ Scarlett Johansson settled her breach of contract lawsuit with Walt Disney Studios for a reported $40 million.
• 🎯 The settlement aimed to send a message about a new business model for talent working with Disney in the streaming era.
• 🗣️ Disney CEO Bob Chapek faced public pressure and questions about the lawsuit on earnings calls and at conferences.
• 📰 The settlement followed a period of negative press for Disney and Chapek, with reports of significant 'make-good' payments to other stars like Emma Stone and Dwayne Johnson.

Venom 2 and Box Office Trends

• 💥 Venom: Let There Be Carnage had a record-breaking pandemic-era opening weekend, earning $90 million.
• 📉 This success contrasted with the performance of No Time To Die, which earned $56 million, suggesting adult moviegoers are slower to return to theaters.
• 🚀 The strong performance of Venom 2 bodes well for upcoming films like The Eternals and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Eternals Runtime and Spider-Man Speculation

• ⏳ Eternals has a runtime of 150 minutes (156 with credits), making it one of the longest MCU films, with director Chloé Zhao confirming two end-credit scenes.
• 🕸️ Speculation surrounds Spider-Man: No Way Home, with theories about the multiverse, the potential inclusion of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, and the formation of the Sinister Six.
• 🎬 The film is seen as a significant event, potentially the last for Tom Holland under his current contract, and a major play for Sony to expand its universe of Marvel characters.

Marvel's What If? Season Finale and Guardians of the Galaxy News

• 🤯 The season finale of What If...? successfully connected previous episodes, creating a more cohesive narrative and a compelling team-up.
• 💔 An episode explaining Gamora's armor and a light-hearted Tony Stark story were moved to Season 2 due to pandemic-related production challenges.
• 🚀 James Gunn confirmed Will Poulter will play Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and teased the introduction of a significant MCU character in the upcoming Guardians Holiday Special.
• 🎢 The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at Epcot is also set to open in 2022.

Holiday Shopping and Marvel Collectibles

• 🎁 Due to potential Christmas supply chain issues, shoppers are advised to buy gifts for Marvel fans early.
• 🧱 The Daily Bugle LEGO set, featuring 3,772 pieces and numerous minifigures, is a highly anticipated item.
• 📚 Other recommended gifts include collector's specials for WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and the Marvel by Design book.