Overview

• Johansson asked Marvel to remove her executive producer credit from Thunderbolts* because she had no creative role in its production.
• She said that some ensemble MCU installments made her feel like a “device to move the plot along,” noting the personal and professional constraints during extended shoots.
• After Natasha Romanoff’s death in Avengers: Endgame and her 2021 prequel Black Widow, the actress confirmed her character’s story is fully concluded.
• Johansson reiterated that she has no plans to return to the role on screen and views Black Widow’s arc as complete.
• Building on her producer experience from Black Widow, she expressed interest in directing a Marvel film to deepen character-focused storytelling.