Scarlett Johansson Says Goodbye to Black Widow Role

The end of an era: Scarlett Johansson takes her final bow as Black Widow. Read our exclusive report on her goodbye to the role.

Scarlett Johansson bids farewell to her iconic Black Widow character

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Published on: May 10, 2023 | Updated on: Jul 9, 2023

Scarlett Johansson confirms she is leaving her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a recent podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow, Johansson stated that she is “done” with the role and that “this chapter is over.” Johansson has been a fixture in the MCU since her debut as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 in 2010, and has played a pivotal role in the franchise, including in the successful Avengers movies and her own solo film released in 2021. While the reasons for her departure are not entirely clear, it comes after a legal dispute between Johansson and Disney over the release of Black Widow on Disney+

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Scarlett Johansson confirms she is leaving her role as Black Widow in the MCU
Johansson has been a part of the franchise for over a decade
Legal dispute with Disney over the release of Black Widow on Disney+ may have contributed to her decision

Scarlett Johansson, one of the biggest stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has confirmed that she is leaving her role as Black Widow. The announcement was made during an appearance on The goop podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow, where Johansson stated that she is “done” with the role and that “this chapter is over.”

Johansson has been a fixture in the MCU since her debut as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 in 2010, and has played a pivotal role in the franchise, including in the successful Avengers movies and her own solo film released in 2021. Fans have grown to love her character Natasha Romanoff, the skilled and deadly spy who has captured the hearts of millions.

The reasons for Johansson’s departure from the role are not entirely clear, but it comes after a legal dispute between her and Disney over the release of Black Widow on Disney+. Johansson had claimed that the studio’s decision to release the film on its streaming service at the same time as its theatrical release breached her contract, which allegedly guaranteed her a percentage of the box office revenue.

The dispute between Johansson and Disney has been seen as a turning point in the entertainment industry, with many actors and filmmakers now negotiating for more control over the distribution of their work. It remains to be seen who will take over the role of Black Widow in the MCU, and how the franchise will continue without Johansson’s iconic character.

In her statement on the podcast, Johansson reflected on her time in the MCU, saying that “the opportunity to come back and play a character over a decade and always been able to kind of uncover new things is a rare experience.” She also hinted at the possibility of returning to the franchise in some other capacity, but did not provide any further details.

Johansson’s departure from the role marks the end of an era in the MCU, but fans can still look forward to future films in the franchise, including the highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. As for Johansson, her departure from the MCU opens up new opportunities for her to explore other roles and expand her already impressive acting career.

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