The Black Widow

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff finds herself on the run and forced to confront her past. She must deal with a dangerous conspiracy linked to her time as a spy in the Soviet Union, forcing her to confront her history as the Black Widow and reconcile with the fractured relationships from her past.

Black Widow received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and the introduction of Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. Some critics noted that the film felt a bit late in the MCU timeline, but overall it was seen as a satisfying conclusion to Natasha Romanoff's solo story.

• Praised for its strong action and Scarlett Johansson's farewell performance.

• Florence Pugh's character, Yelena Belova, was a standout and a highlight for many.

• Some noted the film's story felt a bit derivative or could have been told earlier in the MCU.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed Black Widow, with many commending the action-packed sequences and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh. The film's exploration of Natasha's backstory and her relationships resonated well with viewers, making it a satisfying if somewhat belated addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nominated for one Saturn Award for Best Superhero Film.

The original plan was for Scarlett Johansson to play a different character in Iron Man 2, but she ended up embodying Natasha Romanoff.