Scarlett Johansson's MCU Return In This Upcoming Movie Is Looking Very Likely

There wouldn’t be a better time for Scarlett Johansson’s MCU return than Avengers: Doomsday.

EveryAvengerstitle is a big one, butDoomsdayseems to be going above and beyond even the likes ofInfinity WarandEndgame.

This film replacedAvengers: The Kang Dynastyfollowing Jonathan Majors' legal issues.

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in Avengers: Endgame

Before Evans' casting, it would not have been an issue for Johansson to sitDoomsdayout.

The actress' return would be ideal for several reasons.

Fans saw how close Yelena and Natasha were as children and then how they reunited inBlack Widow.

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Unfortunately, since Natasha died inEndgame,Black Widowwas the only project that featured the two characters together.

If Johansson were to return, though, it would make for a perfect reunion for the two sisters.

It is also important to remember how close Natasha was to Hawkeye and that he watched her die inEndgame.

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If Natasha were to come back, it would make for a highly emotional scene between the two characters.

The movie could introduce an evil version of Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff if true.

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Since Natasha’s death inEndgamewas so impactful, her return as some Variant would make the most sense.

Avengers: Doomsdayis set to release in theaters on May 1, 2026.