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MCU Star Scarlett Johansson Casts Doubt on Black Widow Return: 'She's Dead'

by Sarah Mar 16,2025

Scarlett Johansson, a veteran of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has definitively stated that Black Widow is dead and shows no interest in reprising the role. During an interview with InStyle, while promoting her upcoming role in Jurassic World: Dominion, Johansson addressed fan speculation about Natasha Romanoff's return. She emphatically declared, “Natasha is dead. She is dead. She's dead. Okay?”

Johansson acknowledges the character's significance in her career but firmly believes it's time to accept Black Widow's fate. Black Widow's death, depicted in 2019's Avengers: Endgame where she sacrificed herself to save Hawkeye, was unambiguous. However, this hasn't stopped fan theories about her potential return. Johansson responded to this persistent speculation, stating, “They just don't want to believe it... Look, I think the balance of the entire universe is held in her hand. We’re going to have to let it go. She saved the world. Let her have her hero moment.”

The desire to resurrect deceased characters in the MCU predates Black Widow's sacrifice. Upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are fueling speculation about potential cameos. While Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom is confirmed, rumors surrounding Chris Evans's potential Captain America reappearance (which he has denied) and Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter (rumored for Doomsday) further contribute to the ongoing speculation. Despite Johansson's clear statement, fan theories persist. We will have to wait until Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) to see which characters, living or dead, appear.

For more on the MCU, explore our list of upcoming movies and shows. Don't forget to catch the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, airing tonight.

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