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Florence Pugh Named New Black Widow for 2026 Marvel Films

8/1/2026

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Kevin Feige announced at BiliBili World in Shanghai that Florence Pugh will play Yelena Belova in 2026 films.
The films are Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
Brand New Day designates Yelena Belova as the Black Widow and Natasha Romanoff’s successor.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton confirmed Pugh’s cameo in Spider-Man sequel while withholding its length.
Pugh also appears in Dune: Part Three, opening Dec 18, same day as Doomsday.

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Kevin Feige announced at BiliBili World in Shanghai that Florence Pugh will play Yelena Belova in 2026 films.
The films are Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
Brand New Day designates Yelena Belova as the Black Widow and Natasha Romanoff’s successor.
Director Destin Daniel Cretton confirmed Pugh’s cameo in Spider-Man sequel while withholding its length.
Pugh also appears in Dune: Part Three, opening Dec 18, same day as Doomsday.