Scarlett Johansson Criticizes Oscars for Overlooking Avengers: Endgame

Actress Scarlett Johansson, a two-time Academy Award nominee, expressed her bewilderment over the lack of Oscar nominations for Avengers: Endgame, in which she portrayed Black Widow. Despite the film's critical and commercial success, it only received a single nomination for visual effects.

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Johansson remarked, "How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar? It was an impossible movie that should not have worked, that really works as a film — and also, it’s one of the most successful films of all time."

Despite her affection for the role, Johansson indicated to Vanity Fair that she is unlikely to 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 completeness of her character's arc, stating, "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 one last time in the 2021 prequel, Black Widow, which she also executive produced.