Scarlett Johansson played a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first appearing as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 in 2010. However, she departed the role twice. The first time was when her character perished while selflessly obtaining the Soul Stone for the Avengers to defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.
Later, she reprised her role in the much-anticipated 2021 Black Widow film, which explored the character’s past through a prequel storyline. This film also introduced Yelena Belova, who could potentially take over as the next Black Widow in the MCU.
Despite rumors of a possible return, Johansson clarified on The Goop Podcast, Speaking with fellow MCU co-star Gwyneth Paltrow that she had officially finished her work with Marvel.
Scarlett Johansson says she’s ‘Done’ Doing Marvel Movies
Johansson expressed satisfaction with her unique experience of playing the same character repeatedly over a decade, stating that she had done everything she needed to do. “I’m done. Chapter is over. I did all that I had to do. Also, coming back and playing a character again and again, over a decade of time, is such a unique experience.”
