Scarlett Johansson Confirms Black Widow's Story in the MCU Is Over
The actress firmly denies rumors of a return, emphasizing Natasha Romanoff's heroic sacrifice in 'Avengers: Endgame'.
- Scarlett Johansson reiterated in a recent interview that her Marvel character, Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, is definitively dead and will not return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
- Johansson emphasized that Natasha's death in 'Avengers: Endgame' was a critical moment for the character, allowing her to make a heroic sacrifice to save the universe.
- The actress acknowledged fans' reluctance to accept Natasha's death, but she urged them to respect the character's legacy and 'let her have her hero moment.'
- Speculation about Johansson's return has been fueled by the MCU's exploration of the multiverse and the return of other characters, but she firmly shut down these rumors.
- Since leaving the MCU, Johansson has focused on diverse projects, including her directorial debut 'Eleanor the Great' and upcoming films like 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and 'The Phoenician Scheme'.