Scarlett Johansson provides an unsatisfactory update regarding Black Widow and Marvel.

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      It’s time for fans to bid farewell to Natasha Romanoff. At least, that’s what Scarlett Johansson wants Marvel enthusiasts to do. In a discussion with InStyle, Johansson spoke about Black Widow’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Natasha infamously perished in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame when she made the ultimate sacrifice to acquire the Soul Stone. Despite her death, many fans hold onto the hope that she might return. Johansson is here to clarify the situation. “Natasha is dead. She is dead. She’s dead. OK?” she stated. “They just don't want to accept it. They say, ‘But she could come back!’ Look, the balance of the entire universe rests in her hands. We need to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her moment as a hero.”

      After Endgame, Johansson returned to her MCU role in 2021 for Black Widow, which remains her final appearance in Marvel. While Johansson affirmed Natasha’s demise, the character might potentially return, especially considering the existence of variants and the multiverse. For instance, Gamora, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña, died in Avengers: Infinity War but returned in Avengers: Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as a 2014 variant. Marvel Studios is also progressing towards 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday and 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars. These films could involve around 60 MCU characters, making it plausible for Johansson’s Black Widow to reappear. Even if Johansson does come back, it will likely be shrouded in secrecy, like most Marvel narratives. For now, Johansson will concentrate on battling dinosaurs in Jurassic World Rebirth, set to hit theaters on July 2, 2025.

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      Colman Domingo confirms Marvel talks, addresses Kang rumors: ‘I want a role to be mine’

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