Scarlett Johansson recently spoke out about the speculation surrounding Black Widow’s potential return to the MCU despite her character’s death in Avengers: Endgame, discussing the possibility of her revival.
In the movie “Endgame,” we see the heartbreaking demise of Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow. Alongside her friend Hawkeye, they journeyed to Vormir in search of the Soul Stone. There, they were faced with the difficult task of making a sacrifice in order to obtain the gem, as explained by Red Skull. A poignant confrontation unfolded between the two friends, leading Black Widow to make the ultimate sacrifice and jump to her death. Hawkeye returned to Earth with the Soul Stone, reuniting with the remaining Avengers while mourning the loss of Black Widow. This tragic turn of events marked the end of Black Widow’s story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
During an interview with TODAY, Johansson discussed the speculation surrounding Black Widow’s potential comeback in a new Avengers movie after her emotional demise in Endgame. The Lucy actress humorously questioned the hosts if they were suggesting a possible storyline loophole that could bring her character back. Their response was affirmative, pointing out Marvel’s “multiverse” concept, which means Black Widow could potentially be resurrected in a different universe.
However, Johansson seemed to dismiss the rumors with humor. “I think that’s pretty much the end, isn’t it? Could it be a vampire version of the character? I’m all for that! Or maybe a zombie version,” the 38-year-old actress playfully responded. She joked about the difficult questions the hosts were asking her and cheekily told them that she didn’t have to provide all the details before requesting them to “quickly change the subject.”
Black Widow’s tragic demise in Avengers: Endgame is one of the movie’s most poignant and touching moments, alongside Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man sacrificing himself to save the entire universe. The scene where Black Widow and Hawkeye realize that one of them must be sacrificed to obtain the stone is truly heart-wrenching. An emotional showdown unfolds between them as they rush towards their deaths to ensure the survival of the other. Black Widow ultimately saves Hawkeye by sacrificing herself. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe understood that Black Widow chose to let Hawkeye live because he had a family waiting for him.
That scene was a key moment in highlighting the tight bond between Clint (Hawkeye) and Natasha, a friendship that dates back to before the Avengers were even assembled. Originally assigned to eliminate Black Widow during the Budapest Operation, Hawkeye and Natasha ended up teaming up to take down Dreykov instead. Over time, they became reliable partners, with Hawkeye affectionately referring to her as “Nat.” In return, Black Widow came to Hawkeye’s rescue in The Avengers when he fell under Loki’s mind control spell. Their friendship is deep-rooted and enduring, with some fans even shipping them romantically. Black Widow’s emotional and poignant sacrifice in Endgame was both satisfying and fitting, which is why Johansson believed it was the proper conclusion to their story.
