Scarlett Johansson, a key figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has firmly stated that her character, Black Widow, is "dead" and she appears uninterested in reprising the role in the near future. In a recent interview with InStyle, Johansson discussed her future endeavors, including her involvement in the upcoming film Jurassic World Rebirth. Despite her pivotal role as Natasha Romanoff in the MCU, Johansson seems ready to move on from the character.
"Natasha is dead. She is dead. *She's dead.* Okay?" Johansson emphasized, responding to fans' hopes for her return. She added, "We’re going to *have* to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her hero moment." Black Widow met her end in 2019's Avengers: Endgame when she sacrificed herself to save Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye. Despite the definitive nature of her character's death, fans have continued to speculate on potential comebacks.
Johansson noted, "They just don't want to believe it. They’re like, ‘But she could come back!’ Look, I think the balance of the entire universe is held in her hand. We’re going to *have* to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her hero moment." The MCU has a history of reviving characters, and upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are rumored to feature various cameos, fueling further speculation.
While Robert Downey Jr. is set to take on the role of Doctor Doom, and despite rumors about Chris Evans returning as Captain America (which he later denied), the MCU continues to stir excitement and speculation among fans. Even characters like Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter, who has died twice in the MCU, are rumored to appear in future projects. Fans will have to wait until May 1, 2026, for Avengers: Doomsday, and May 7, 2027, for Avengers: Secret Wars to see which characters, living or dead, will make a comeback.
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