Black Widow: Dreykov, First Mentioned In The Avengers Movie, Returns In New Poster

A brand-new poster for Black Widow was unveiled ahead of the film's premiere and features new looks at its ensemble.

By Pamela Gores Updated:
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After a long string of delays, Black Widow is finally set to premiere in theaters and on Disney+'s Premier Access on July 9, 2021.

While some focus of the film will be on Natasha Romanoff's Russian family, other parts will hone in on Scarlett Johansson's hero's Red Room past, including her relationship with a mysterious man named Dreykov.

Originally mentioned to the Russian spy by Loki in 2012's The Avengers, Dreykov (and his daughter) are seemingly parts of the darker corners of Natasha's past. In the first Avengers film, Loki wonders if Natasha "can... wipe out that much red" in her ledger as a result of what happened between herself, Dreykov, and Dreykov's daughter.

Marketing for Black Widow has shown that actor Ray Winstone will be portraying this Dreykov in the 2021 solo movie, and his ties to Taskmaster, another piece of the conflict-heavy puzzle of the film, have also been apparent.

In anticipation of the film's release in less than two weeks, a new poster was unveiled that gives viewers the first official look at Dreykov alongside nearly the entirety of the film's cast.

ONE LAST PUSH FOR BLACK WIDOW

Just over a week before Black Widow debuts in theaters and on Disney+'s Premier Access, Marvel Studios released another brand-new poster for the Scarlett Johansson-led film.

The poster features never-before-seen poses from Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff and Rachel Weisz's Melina Vostokoff as well as the first official glimpse at Ray Winstone's seemingly villainous Dreykov

The poster can be seen below:

Black Widow poster, Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour
Marvel Studios

 

BLACK WIDOW UNRAVELS THE BUDAPEST MYSTERY 

Based on teasers and interviews, it's been known for a while that Black Widow will address the many hints of Natasha's past that have been scattered throughout the MCU.

Dreykov and the ever-allusive Budapest mystery are arguably at the top of this list, having been mentioned and alluded to in The Avengers, 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, and 2019's Avengers: Endgame.

It remains to be seen if Dreykov and Budapest are tied; however, it wouldn't be a stretch if they are. If Dreykov is controlling Taskmaster, heeding to the mysterious figure to "bring her [Natasha] home," and Taskmaster is in charge of the Red Room, then all of this conflict might come full circle.

Either way, a flashback to the Budapest situation is likely on the docket. Perhaps fans will find out how that ordeal had lasting effects on what Natasha will be dealing with in this film.

With all of that being said, there are also the notions of São Paulo and "the hospital fire," two other events Natasha was involved in beforehand according to 2012 Loki, that may or may not be brought to fruition.

This could be an enormous circle, and it remains to be seen if Black Widow will have time to cover it all. Either way, some answers will be given regarding Natasha's shady past, and Ray Winstone's Dreykov is apparently at the center of it all

Black Widow premieres in theaters and on Disney+ via Premier Access on July 9, 2021. 

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- About The Author: Pamela Gores
Pamela Gores is the Managing Editor of Copy and a writer at The Direct, where she's held these roles for over three years. A diehard MCU fan since 2012's The Avengers, she harbors an extensive appreciation for all things relating to Natasha Romanoff. Pamela serves as the main point of contact for all matters relating to editing and publishing at The Direct, maintains the staff's Writing and Publishing Guide, and helps implement all the latest copy rules, whether in-house or according to AP Style.