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Scarlett Johansson Criticizes Oscars Over 'Avengers: Endgame' Snub

In a Vanity Fair interview promoting her Cannes debut, Johansson questioned the Academy's bias against blockbusters and reaffirmed her decision to leave the MCU.

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Overview

  • Scarlett Johansson expressed her disappointment that 'Avengers: Endgame' was not nominated for Best Picture at the 2020 Oscars, despite its critical and commercial success.
  • She described the film as an 'impossible movie' that worked both artistically and as a cultural phenomenon, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of all time.
  • Johansson reiterated that she will not reprise her role as Black Widow, emphasizing that the character's story arc is complete and should remain intact.
  • The actress also criticized the 2025 Oscars ceremony for its length, specifically calling the James Bond tribute segment unnecessary and out of place.
  • Johansson is currently promoting her directorial debut, 'Eleanor the Great,' which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2025.