Scarlett Johansson recently commented on the speculation surrounding Black Widow’s potential comeback in the Marvel Cinematic Universe despite her character’s fate in Avengers: Endgame, discussing possibilities for the character’s revival.
In Endgame, a few of the Avengers met their demise, including Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow. She and her friend Hawkeye journeyed to Vormir in search of the Soul Stone, only to discover that they needed to sacrifice something dear to them to acquire it. In a heart-wrenching scene, Black Widow made the ultimate sacrifice by plunging to her death, leaving Hawkeye shattered as he returned to Earth with the precious gem. This marked the end of Black Widow’s journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
During a chat with TODAY, Johannson was questioned about the buzz surrounding the potential comeback of Black Widow in a future Avengers film, despite her character’s tear-jerking demise in Endgame. The Lucy actress inquired if they were hinting at a loophole in the plot that could allow her character to resurface. “Exactly,” they confirmed, with one mentioning Marvel’s “multiverse” concept, which opens up the possibility of Black Widow being alive in a different reality.
Johansson quickly dismissed the speculation with a playful response. The actress mentioned the possibility of a vampire or zombie version of the character, expressing her interest in those ideas. Laughing, she teased the hosts for asking tricky questions and playfully dodged giving any concrete information, urging them to move on to a different subject.
The moment when Black Widow sacrifices herself in Avengers: Endgame is one of the most heart-wrenching scenes in the movie, alongside Iron Man’s heroic act to save everyone. The intense emotions displayed by Black Widow and Hawkeye as they realized one of them had to die to obtain the stone brings tears to the eyes. A poignant struggle unfolds between them as they both try to be the one to make the sacrifice. Ultimately, Black Widow prevails by choosing to sacrifice herself, ensuring that Hawkeye survives. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe could see that Black Widow’s decision was driven by her desire for Hawkeye to return to his family.
The moment in question showcased the strong bond between Clint (Hawkeye) and Natasha, which had its roots even before the formation of the Avengers. Initially assigned to eliminate Black Widow during the Budapest Operation, Hawkeye and Natasha ended up joining forces to bring down Dreykov. This partnership blossomed into a strong friendship, with Hawkeye affectionately referring to her as “Nat.” In return, Black Widow came to Hawkeye’s rescue in The Avengers when he was under Loki’s mind control. Their history is deep and meaningful, leading some fans to ship them romantically. Black Widow’s heartbreaking demise in Endgame was not just emotional and poignant, but also a fitting conclusion, explaining why Johansson viewed it as the ultimate endpoint for her character.
