Marvel Studios is gearing up to bring back the original Avengers lineup for their upcoming huge films, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. This lineup includes some members people thought were gone for good.
Ever since Marvel officially announced these two highly anticipated projects, rumors have swirled about the return of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Among the original six Avengers, Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha seemed the least likely to make a comeback with her character’s death. Now, rumors suggest that even her return is not out of the box.
Scarlett Johansson Might Come Back As A Black Widow Variant
Black Widow met a tragic end in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ when she sacrificed herself to secure the Soul Stone. She and Hawkeye fought to sacrifice themselves. However, she succeeded and died. Additionally, Scarlet Johansson has repeatedly stated that she was finished with the character.
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Fans were convinced her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was over. Surprisingly, now industry insider Daniel Richtman has reported that Johansson is set to reprise her iconic role. The actress will reportedly join her former co-stars for one last hurrah.
The announcement of Johansson’s return has unsurprisingly sparked a lot of excitement and plenty of questions among Marvel fans. How can Natasha return after her emotional farewell in Endgame? While details remain scarce, speculation is rife about how the MCU will handle this resurrection.
Moreover, one theory gaining traction involves the concept of alternate realities and variants. With Marvel’s focus on multiversal storytelling, it’s entirely possible we’ll see a version of Natasha Romanoff from a different timeline or universe.
Chris Evans Will Also Return In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Adding to the wave of nostalgic returns is Chris Evans‘s confirmed return into the Marvel spotlight once again for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The film will mark Evans’ first significant MCU role since retiring as Steve Rogers in ‘Avengers: Endgame’.
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The actor recently made a cameo appearance in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ as Johnny Storm. Now, he is poised for a full-fledged MCU return, though it may not be as the Steve Rogers we remember. Reports suggest Evans will portray a variant of Rogers under the Nomad mantle.
In the comics, this title represents a disillusioned hero who operates outside the traditional structures of justice. This new iteration of Rogers could offer a darker, more complex portrayal of the beloved character. Moreover, the return of Evans alongside Johansson and Downey Jr. signifies Marvel’s commitment to creating a monumental cinematic event.
