Actress Scarlett Johansson, with two Academy Award nominations to her name, remains puzzled as to why Avengers: Endgame, where she portrayed Black Widow, only secured a single nomination for visual effects at the Oscars.
In a candid conversation with Vanity Fair, Johansson expressed her disbelief: "How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar?" She emphasized the film's unique success, stating, "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."
*Avengers: Endgame* is widely regarded as a pinnacle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's recent offerings. However, the Academy has historically been reluctant to award top honors, such as those in acting and directing, to superhero films. The only Marvel movie to break through this barrier so far is 2018's *Black Panther*. Despite this, Johansson's performance as Natasha Romanoff, from her debut in *Iron Man 2* to her poignant exit in *Endgame*, was undeniably impactful and worthy of recognition.Yet, Johansson hinted at a closure with the MCU during her interview, stating, "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 values the completeness of her character's arc, saying, "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 in the 2021 prequel Black Widow, which she also executive produced, giving fans one final adventure with Natasha Romanoff.
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