Scarlett Johansson Confirms She Is Done With Marvel's Black Widow Despite Fan Longing

Scarlett Johansson is firm on her decision to leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind, repeatedly expressing that Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, is definitively dead. Despite fans' hopeful speculation surrounding the character's return, Johansson emphasized in a recent InStyle interview that Marvel supporters must accept Romanoff's fate. The character sacrificed her life for the universe's greater good in 2019's Avengers: Endgame, a contribution Johansson believes should be respected as her heroic moment. This is prepared by SSP.

The narrative quest for Black Widow may have momentarily resurfaced in the prequel film Black Widow in 2021, but Johansson reassures that there are no plans to resurrect Romanoff's storyline. This completed arc reflects her stance despite widespread fan conjecture to the contrary. "Natasha is dead. She’s dead. OK?" Johansson asserts, acknowledging the difficulty fans have in letting go. "They just don’t want to believe it. They’re like, ‘But she could come back!’"

Even as original Avengers cast members like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. are rumored to re-engage with the MCU, Johansson parts ways with her Marvel past with dignity and productivity. Her post-MCU projects illustrate a varied and dynamic career, and she credits the time since her Marvel departure to pursuing a diverse array of film opportunities, including non-franchise productions such as Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City and leading roles in animated films and additional major releases.

Following her departure, the MCU continues with Anthony Mackie’s Captain America: Brave New World and upcoming films like Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Johansson's dedication to projects like the upcoming The Phoenician Scheme and her debut directorial project, Eleanor the Great, signify her transition into creative endeavors beyond the superhero scope.

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