SUMMARY
  • Scarlett Johansson's Fly Me to the Moon has received positive early reviews.
  • The actress earned over $15 million per Marvel film.
  • Fly Me to the Moon will be released in theatres on July 12.

The character Black Widow may have been actress Scarlett Johansson’s ticket to success, but she doesn’t necessarily need the Marvel Studios stamp to prove her worth. Aside from the superhero franchise, Johansson has a plethora of blockbuster movies to her name including Jojo Rabbit and Asteroid City.

Her latest venture is Fly Me to the Moon with Channing Tatum as her co-star. This is the first time the duo is coming together for a movie, and that too with such a poignant theme. Directed by Greg Berlanti, the story dives into the history of Apollo 11’s Moon landing with a romantic twist.

Early reviews of Scarlett Johansson’s Fly Me to the Moon are in

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in a still from Fly to the Moon
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in a still from Fly to the Moon | Columbia Pictures

Written by Bill Kirstein and Keenan Flynn, Fly Me to the Moon is a romantic comedy-drama flick that outlines a love story between a NASA executive and a marketing executive. Set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the romance of the story is closely woven with the historical aspects of the narrative.

Early reviews for the movie are nothing but praise and exceptional compliments for the cast and crew of Fly Me to the Moon. Especially the chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum has taken fans by surprise, as nobody expected the two actors to work together so well. The delightful whimsy of the story has also received massive praise from the viewers who caught an early screening of the film.

Another aspect that seemingly keeps the audience entertained and intrigued is the fast-paced drama and suspense of the story. It’s not just a straightforward romance where everything is rainbows and roses. However, some realistic hurdles and challenges are posed in the storyline that make the movie all the more interesting.

Scarlett Johansson’s Net Worth

Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson in Hail, Caesar! | Universal Studios

Being the talented and extremely skilled actress that she is, it comes as no surprise that Scarlett Johansson tops the chart of highest-grossing movie stars of all time. As of February 2024, she has collectively earned $15.4 billion through her work in movies and shows. The largest chunk of this collection seems to be from Marvel Studios as Johansson has played Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff in nine Marvel movies to date.

Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow | Marvel

According to Forbes, Johansson reportedly charged close to $15 million for one Marvel movie. Whether it’s lending her enigmatic voice to animated movies like Sing or to CGI-heavy flicks like The Jungle Book, Johansson has truly capitalized on all her skills to create an indelible mark on the film industry.

The Avengers series contains some of the highest-grossing films she has been a part of, with Avengers: Endgame collecting a worldwide total of $2.799 billion.

Fly Me to the Moon will be released in theatres on July 12.

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