Summary:
- Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow journey continues with a Disney+ series.
- The series follows the success of Black Widow and introduces Johansson to the MCU’s small screen.
- Plot details are under wraps, but speculation suggests a focus on the Black Widow corner of the MCU.
While Natasha Romanoff’s story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) concluded heroically in Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson’s adventures with Marvel Studios are far from over.
Black Widow, released in 2021, became a critical and commercial success. It not only offered a satisfying origin story for Natasha but also introduced audiences to Yelena Belova, a potential successor to the Black Widow mantle. The film grossed over $379 million worldwide and was praised for its action sequences, emotional weight, and performances, particularly Johansson’s portrayal of the iconic character. It also seamlessly fit into the broader MCU timeline, referencing past events and setting the stage for future stories.
For a while, rumors swirled about a secret project reuniting Johansson with Marvel. Comments from Marvel boss Kevin Feige and Johansson herself hinted at something in the works. Feige has commented on the project during an interview during The Marvels promotion:
Feige: “We did not discuss that at the retreat is the truth. We’re doing a project with Scarlett.”
Recent developments have finally shed light on this mystery project. It’s confirmed to be a television series for Disney+, marking Johansson’s first foray into the MCU’s small-screen universe.
This news comes despite Disney’s plans to scale back on Marvel content production. Johansson’s involvement suggests that Marvel and Disney have high hopes for the series, viewing it as a significant addition to the MCU.
While plot details remain under wraps, speculation suggests the series might delve deeper into the “Black Widow corner” of the MCU, perhaps exploring Yelena Belova’s story or introducing new characters related to Natasha’s past. Even Scarlett Johansson has spoken out about the project:
It is still happening, [but] not currently because nothing is happening right now. We’re all sort of in this holding pattern as we wait out the writers’ strike and potentially our own guild strike, and so on and so forth.
This Disney+ series signifies Scarlett Johansson’s lasting impact on the MCU. Even after her character’s sacrifice, Natasha Romanoff‘s legacy and the world of Black Widow continue to intrigue audiences. Fans can now look forward to a new chapter in the MCU, helmed by Johansson’s continued involvement.
