As Marvel Studios continues building toward its next major cinematic events, new rumors surrounding ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ are only growing. Now, Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova is at the center of the latest speculations.
Known for her role as the fierce, emotionally complex successor to Black Widow, Yelena might be stepping into a much larger narrative than fans initially expected.
Yelena Belova’s Mysterious Role In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Hints At Big Multiverse Shakeup
Insider Daniel Richtman previously teased Yelena’s involvement with Sam Wilson’s team of Avengers. That rumor alone caused a ripple of speculation: why would the Thunderbolts’ leader be aligning with Captain America’s team instead of her crew? Richtman has now followed up with a clarifying detail: Yelena isn’t officially joining the new Avengers. Instead, she will accompany them on a mission into an alternate universe.
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This revelation adds an interesting twist, especially considering the multiversal chaos already hinted at in the buildup to ‘Doomsday‘. Moreover, Yelena’s involvement in multiverse-hopping could be more than just a cameo. It suggests Marvel is using her not only to tie the ‘Thunderbolts‘ to the broader Avengers narrative but also to continue her personal journey of growth and identity.
Yelena is still searching for meaning after the collapse of the Red Room and the loss of her sister, Natasha Romanoff. Helping save the multiverse might just be her next step in redefining what kind of hero she wants to be. What makes her inclusion even more intriguing is the fact that the script for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ reportedly remains unfinished. This kind of secrecy isn’t new for Marvel, but it does raise a valid question: how much of what we’re hearing is final?
If Yelena is part of a mission to another universe, what other variants or characters might she encounter there? Could this be Marvel’s way of soft-launching her into bigger roles across multiple projects? The multiverse gives Marvel infinite possibilities. However, it also means anything and everything can be subject to last-minute shifts.
Chris Hemsworth Addresses Thor’s Exit Rumors In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
While speculation swirls around new team-ups and multiversal storylines, another big question has been looming large in fans’ minds: Is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ the final chapter for Chris Hemsworth’s Thor? After a video surfaced on Hemsworth’s YouTube channel featuring a montage celebrating his years as the God of Thunder, rumors exploded that the actor might be saying goodbye.
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Given that he’s played the character since 2011, many fans braced themselves for an emotional farewell in ‘Doomsday’. However, according to Hemsworth himself, those rumors are premature and slightly misunderstood. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor clarified that the video was never meant to signal a retirement. “It was certainly not the intent,” he said.
“To be honest, my social media team assembled some footage and were like, ‘Oh, this could be cool. We’ll put some stuff up and thank the fans.’” He added with a chuckle, “Then someone on my team said, ‘Ugh, we’ve given the wrong impression here.’” And in even better news for fans, Hemsworth confirmed that he’s already filming Thor’s next chapter. This means that the God of Thunder is not only returning for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ but could have a long road ahead in the MCU.
