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Scarlett Johansson Names Yelena Her Marvel Favorite

6/22/2025

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Scarlett Johansson has declared Florence Pugh's Yelena as her favorite character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a recent Esquire UK interview. After over a decade as Black Widow, Johansson feels her character's journey has reached its conclusion. Fans can look forward to the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday, hitting theaters in December 2026.

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Scarlett Johansson has declared Florence Pugh's Yelena as her favorite character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a recent Esquire UK interview. After over a decade as Black Widow, Johansson feels her character's journey has reached its conclusion. Fans can look forward to the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday, hitting theaters in December 2026.