Scarlett Johansson Slams Oscars for Ignoring Avengers: Endgame

Actress Scarlett Johansson, with two Academy Award nominations to her name, remains puzzled about the lack of Oscar recognition for *Avengers: Endgame*, where she portrayed Black Widow. In a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, Johansson expressed her bewilderment, stating, "How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar? It was an impossible movie that should not have worked, yet it really works as a film—and also, it's one of the most successful films of all time."

*Avengers: Endgame* is widely regarded as one of the top achievements within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), yet the Academy has historically been reluctant to award superhero films in major categories such as acting and directing. The only Marvel film to receive such recognition so far is 2018's *Black Panther*. Despite this, Johansson's performance as Natasha Romanoff, from her debut in *Iron Man 2* to her poignant end in *Endgame*, was certainly worthy of consideration.

However, Johansson also shared with Vanity Fair that she doubts she will return to the MCU. "It would be very hard for me to understand in what capacity [returning] would make sense for me, for the character that I play," she explained.

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Johansson emphasized the importance of her character's completed arc, saying, "I miss my buddies and really would love to be with them forever, but what works about the character is that her story is complete. I don’t want to mess with that. For fans, too—it’s important for them."

Following Black Widow's demise in *Endgame*, Johansson reprised her role as Natasha Romanoff in the 2021 prequel film *Black Widow*, which she also executive produced.