BLACK WIDOW Star Scarlett Johansson On The Possibility Of Returning To The MCU: "Who Knows?"

BLACK WIDOW Star Scarlett Johansson On The Possibility Of Returning To The MCU: "Who Knows?"

Although the chances of us seeing Natasha Romanoff again after the Black Widow movie (you saw, Avengers: Endgame, right?), are slim, Scarlett Johansson hasn't completely closed the door on a return.

By MarkCassidy - Jun 05, 2021 06:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Widow

Marvel's upcoming Black Widow movie will more than likely mark our final time seeing Natasha Romanoff in action, but it doesn't sound like Scarlett Johansson has completely ruled out the possibility of a return to the MCU down the line.

Romanoff heroically sacrificed herself to give her teammates a chance to undo Thanos' universe-decimating actions in Avengers: Endgame, and since Cate Shortland's film is a prequel story set between the events of Civil War and Infinity War, the chances of us seeing the character again - post-Endgame, at least - are very slim.

During a new interview with Total Film, Johansson spoke about her tenure as the former Red Room assassin, and the possibility of collaborating with her "Marvel family" again.

“It’s definitely bittersweet because I love my Marvel family,” she tells the mag. “I’m never going to be ready to not be a part of it. They’ll always be family. I’ll never feel ready to not be in it, because I hate to feel like I’m missing out on stuff with them. And who knows? Maybe at some point, we’ll have some opportunity to collaborate in some other kind of way."

Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean she's looking forward to reprising the role of Black Widow, as there's always a chance Johansson might be interested in taking on a role behind the camera on a future MCU project.

Whatever happens, it sounds like the actress is very proud of what she's accomplished during her time in the role, and feels the Black Widow movie is a fitting swansong.

“In every way, and certainly as an actor, it’s always better to leave a situation when you’re on top. And to feel good about something. It’s great. And I feel on top with this. I really do. I’m really proud of it. So we’ll see how everybody else sees it! But I will always love my experience of it.”

Back in March, Disney officially announced that Black Widow would debut on Disney+ Premier Access at the same time it hits theaters. The Cate Shortland-directed prequel was set for a theatrical release on May 7 before being pushed back to July 9, and will now be made available to Disney+ subscribers for an extra $30.

Black Widow finds Natasha Romanoff "confronting the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Joining Johansson in the new feature film are Florence Pugh as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina."

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Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 6/5/2021, 6:58 AM
What If...
Gotham82
Gotham82 - 6/5/2021, 7:03 AM
well if were going down the multiverse i guess they could have her play widow or a new character from one of those earths.

who knows but she's had a long run so maybe its time for a wee break for her to do pursue other stuff.
OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 6/5/2021, 7:05 AM
I have zero doubts that this is the end of the line for this timelines Nat, but I also think there's little chance we don't get an 'Avengers Forever' type film down the line that brings everyone back at least once

Also, side note but I'm watching Guardians 1 and the way this movie introduces all its characters is something Marvel still haven't topped. Ridiculous efficiency
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/5/2021, 7:09 AM
I think when we get to Secret Wars all the six original Avengers will return (previously dead or not).

And also, Mr. Money knows.
99OPTIMISTPRIME
99OPTIMISTPRIME - 6/5/2021, 7:11 AM
Is there an explanation for why past Gamora was able to basically take the place of present Gamora, but the same couldn't happen for Natasha???🤯 Whatever. Comic book logic.😂

Ahhh
Ahhh - 6/5/2021, 7:15 AM
@99OPTIMISTPRIME - Why the emojis? Can I just ask.

Why the emojis?
Gotham82
Gotham82 - 6/5/2021, 7:12 AM
i think if they're going to be calling time on the old avenger's team for a younger bunch then mark ruffulo is the only one left to get a solo movie before they call it time and i think it would be cool for that to happen.

Bring she hulk into the movie universe crossing over from her show bring on the leader and mole men or something.

Maybe we will have an all female avengers team going into phase 5(if still a thing) before fantastic four make their appearance.
Dannywest
Dannywest - 6/5/2021, 7:23 AM
It's okay is Nat doesnt come back, i only wish theyd had given her the short hair look, scarjo wouldve rocked that look

WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 6/5/2021, 7:31 AM
I could see it, but they would have to make sure they did it right.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/5/2021, 7:37 AM
She played the role so well. Always added great subtly.
SuperIronman12
SuperIronman12 - 6/5/2021, 8:21 AM
Hell yea
bl0odwerk
bl0odwerk - 6/5/2021, 9:44 AM
Depends on the money?
lawndart
lawndart - 6/5/2021, 10:28 AM
Nothing is forever in these films, and another actor can always reboot or continue (which would be the better option for MCU to sustain long term plot lines) a role. I wasn’t a huge fan of her Widow so I am ok with another taking on the character. Yeah, she was killed off but thing’s can always be reset in a number of ways if and when the studio wants to milk more $ out of a character.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 6/5/2021, 10:42 AM
Since The Avengers have a time machine that means they can easily go back in time and get anyone that’s dead that they need for a present day mission and then send them back to the moment they took them while having Dr Strange do a spell on them to make them forget. So no ones truly dead in the MCU…. 😜🤣🤷‍♂️
Zoldyck93
Zoldyck93 - 6/5/2021, 11:09 AM
Secret wars in 10 years with RDJ and Evans
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