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Dec. 11, 2021
Jonathan Igla revealed that Marvel Studios initially kept 'Black Widow's post-credits scene connection to 'Hawkeye' a secret from the Disney+ series' writing team.  
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Oct. 08, 2021
Cate Shortland revealed that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was adamant about 'Black Widow's dinner scene not getting cut.  
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Jul. 14, 2021
Eric Pearson said that "the end moment of Civil War with Tony and Natasha" was initially in the script of ‘Black Widow, saying that it would've acted as a "flag-planted reminder" of when the film is set.  
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Jul. 14, 2021
Eric Pearson said that "the end moment of Civil War with Tony and Natasha" was initially in the script of ‘Black Widow, saying that it would've acted as a "flag-planted reminder" of when the film is set.  
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Jul. 12, 2021
Florence Pugh revealed that the post-credits scene of ‘Black Widow’ was shot "right around when we did reshoots” for the film.  
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Jul. 10, 2021
Cate Shortland revealed that Florence Pugh was her first choice for Yelena Belova in ‘Black Widow.’  
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Jul. 07, 2021
Eric Pearson revealed he wrote the first draft of 'Black Widow' in just 11 days.  
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Jul. 02, 2021
Kevin Feige said that he is hoping to work with Scarlett Johansson again in a future MCU project "in any way possible if we're so lucky."  
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Jun. 30, 2021
Cate Shortland teased the possibility of a sequel to 'Black Widow,' revealing that it will likely happen with a "different character."  
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Jun. 11, 2021
Cate Shortland said that there were "moments" where she was tempted to "add more sauce" to scenes of 'Black Widow' even though the film has been untouched for a year.  
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May. 31, 2021
Lorne Balfe described wanting to "give [Natasha Romanoff] this flesh and blood" for her latest MCU adventure, creating a score that director Cate Shortland lauded as "really Russian."  
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May. 30, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said one of the most stressful parts of the development of 'Black Widow' was mapping out Natasha Romanoff's origins.  
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May. 11, 2021
Cate Shortland told Empire that 'Black Widow' has been fully furnished– and untouched — for a year now, confirming that it is just waiting to be shared with audiences.  
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Apr. 08, 2021
'Black Widow' was confirmed to have a PG-13 rating "for intense sequences of violence/action, some language, and thematic material."  
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Mar. 23, 2021
Cate Shortland shared that 'Black Widow' was shot over "four months of multiple locations and a relentless schedule."  
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Mar. 23, 2021
Cate Shortland mentioned that both Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh came down with cases of pneumonia while shooting 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 13, 2021
'Black Widow' was confirmed to receive its very own episode of 'Marvel Studios Assembled' to showcase an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the film.  
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Feb. 24, 2021
Disney President of Marketing Asad Ayaz said that the next stage of promotion for 'Black Widow' will include new footage and "original materials."  
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Feb. 12, 2021
It was reported that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was opposed to the idea of releasing 'Black Widow' concurrently on Disney+ and in theaters.  
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Feb. 04, 2021
Jac Schaeffer admitted that she "can't actually speak to the totality of 'Black Widow' other than to say I'm so excited for it to come out."  
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Jan. 26, 2021
'Black Widow' was confirmed to have a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes.  
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Jan. 20, 2021
'Black Widow' was reported to be delayed once more should the theater situation not improve over the Spring.  
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Jan. 11, 2021
Kevin Feige said that he "certainly hope" that the release date of 'Black Widow' will stick this year.  
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Jul. 29, 2020
'Black Widow' was confirmed to feature 30 minutes of IMAX footage.  
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Jul. 01, 2020
Scarlett Johansson reiterated that 'Black Widow' is a "franchise" starring herself and Florence Pugh.  
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Oct. 14, 2019
'Black Widow' was referred to as a standalone franchise.  
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Oct. 05, 2019
Florence Pugh confirmed she had wrapped filming for 'Black Widow.'  
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Sep. 26, 2019
David Harbour confirmed he had wrapped filming for 'Black Widow.'  
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Aug. 18, 2019
'Black Widow' set photos showed an apparent helicopter crash exterior set.  
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Jun. 22, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to be filming in Budapest, Hungary.  
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Sep. 12, 2020
'Black Widow' was rumored to be expected to film scenes in Budapest, Hungary.  
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May. 29, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to begin production in Norway.  
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Feb. 25, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to never have been R-rated.  
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Jan. 12, 2019
Marvel Studios was rumored to have discussed whether or not to make 'Black Widow' R-rated.  
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Oct. 26, 2018
'Black Widow' was rumored to be planning to film scenes in Croatia.  
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Oct. 11, 2018
Scarlett Johansson was reported to be earning $15 million for her involvement in 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 26, 2018
Marvel Studios was reported to be meeting with female directors for 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 09, 2018
Sebastian Stan said he wants to appear as Bucky Barnes in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 15, 2018
Scarlett Johansson said she wanted 'Black Widow' to show Natasha Romanoff "making independent and active choices for herself, probably for once in her life."  
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Jan. 10, 2018
'Black Widow' was reported to be in early development at Marvel Studios.  
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Jan. 10, 2018
Scarlett Johansson was reported to have met with Marvel Studios executives to discuss what she wants from a Black Widow-focused movie.  
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Mar. 31, 2020
Lorne Balfe was reported to score 'Black Widow', replacing Alexandre Desplat.  
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Jan. 14, 2020
Eric Pearson was confirmed to have written the screenplay for 'Black Widow.'  
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Jan. 14, 2020
Alexandre Desplat was confirmed to be attached as the composer for 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 30, 2019
Scarlett Johansson was reported to be attached as a producer for 'Black Widow.'  
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Feb. 15, 2019
Ned Benson was reported to be hired as a writer to rewrite the script for 'Black Widow.'  
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Jan. 16, 2019
Rob Hardy was reported to have departed from 'Black Widow,' with Gabriel Beristain reported to be 'Black Widow's' new cinematographer.  
(Collider)
Dec. 14, 2018
Rob Hardy was rumored to have joined the crew of 'Black Widow' as cinematographer.  
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Jul. 12, 2018
Cate Shortland was reported to be attached as director for 'Black Widow.'  
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Jun. 20, 2018
Marvel Studios was reported to be considering Cate Shortland, Amma Asante, Kimberly Peirce, and Maggie Betts to be the director of 'Black Widow.'  
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Jan. 10, 2018
Jac Schaeffer was reported to be writing a script for 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 02, 2021
Olga Kurylenko was rumored to have joined the cast of ‘Black Widow’ in an unknown and limited role.  
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Nov. 30, 2020
Florence Pugh was rumored to have joined the cast of 'Hawkeye' as Yelena Belova.  
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Nov. 08, 2020
Robert Downey Jr.'s return in 'Black Widow' was rumored to be placed in doubt.  
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May. 12, 2020
OT Fagbenle had hinted that he is playing Taskmaster in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 24, 2020
Ray Winstone was reported to be playing Dreykov in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 11, 2020
Ever Anderson was reported to have been cast in 'Black Widow' as young Natasha Romanoff.  
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Jan. 17, 2020
Robert Downey Jr. said he does not know if he will make an appearance in 'Black Widow.'  
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Sep. 13, 2019
Robert Downey Jr. was reported to be reprising his role as Tony Stark in 'Black Widow.'  
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Dec. 03, 2019
General Ross was featured in the first trailer for 'Black Widow.'  
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Oct. 01, 2019
William Hurt's General Ross was seen on the set of 'Black Widow.'  
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Jul. 22, 2019
Scarlett Johansson said to "wait and see" for a possible Jeremy Renner / Hawkeye appearance in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jul. 20, 2019
David Harbour was confirmed to have been cast in 'Black Widow' as Red Guardian.  
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Jul. 20, 2019
Florence Pugh was confirmed to have been cast in 'Black Widow' as Yelena Belova  
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Jul. 20, 2019
O-T Fagbenle was confirmed to have been cast in 'Black Widow' as Mason.  
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Jul. 20, 2019
Rachel Weisz was confirmed to have been cast in 'Black Widow' as Melina Vostokoff.  
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Jul. 04, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson said he would not appear as Nick Fury in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jun. 20, 2019
Ray Winstone was reported to have been cast in an unspecified role in 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 10, 2019
O-T Fagbenle was reported to have been cast in an undisclosed leading role in 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 03, 2019
Rachel Weisz was reported to be in early talks for a key undisclosed role in 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 03, 2019
David Harbour was reported to be cast in an undisclosed role in 'Black Widow.'  
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 18, 2019
Florence Pugh was reported to be cast as a spy in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 06, 2019
Marvel Studios was rumored to be considering André Holland for a villain role in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 06, 2019
Marvel Studios was rumored to be considering Emma Watson, Alice Englert, Dar Zuzovsky, and Florence Pugh for a second female lead role in 'Black Widow.'  
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Mar. 04, 2019
Marvel Studios was rumored to be considering a "black British or African actor" to portray a “tough, dangerous and mysterious” main villain in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jan. 04, 2022
'Black Widow' was reported to have been pirated over 20 million times in 2021, losing Disney an estimated $600 million in revenue.  
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Jul. 26, 2021
'Black Widow's home release was reported to be on August 10, 2021.  
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Jul. 26, 2021
'Black Widow's 4K, Blu-Ray, and physical release were reported to be on September 14, 2021.  
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Jun. 11, 2021
'Black Widow' was confirmed to release for free on Disney+ on October 6, 2021.  
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Jun. 07, 2021
'Black Widow' was reported to feature a total of 22 minutes of IMAX footage.  
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Jun. 01, 2021
'Black Widow' was rumored to have a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.  
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May. 24, 2021
Bob Chapek revealed that they "didn't want to delay [Black Widow] again," but ahead of the decision they knew "that the domestic market was not coming back."  
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Mar. 23, 2021
'Black Widow's release was confirmed to have moved to July 9, 2021, in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access.  
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Mar. 23, 2021
'Black Widow's release was reported to have moved to July 9, 2021 in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access.  
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Mar. 17, 2021
Bob Chapek revealed that the release pattern of 'Black Widow' will be a "last-minute" decision.  
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Mar. 09, 2021
Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that 'Black Widow' is "still set to release" in theaters on May 7, 2021.  
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Mar. 07, 2021
'Black Widow' was reported to still premiere in theaters on May 7, 2021.  
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Mar. 02, 2021
'Black Widow' was rumored to be released in China on April 30, 2021.  
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Feb. 11, 2021
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said that they are still planning a theatrical release for 'Black Widow,' but it was pointed out that they wanted to be “flexible” regarding the matter.  
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Jan. 11, 2021
A concurrent Disney+ and big-screen release for 'Black Widow' was reported to be considered by Walt Disney Studios.  
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Dec. 09, 2020
'Black Widow' was reported to have a full theatrical run before its Disney+ debut.  
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Nov. 20, 2020
Disney was reportedly not considering a Disney+ release for 'Black Widow.'  
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Sep. 09, 2020
It was reported that there were "whispers" that Disney could delay 'Black Widow's' November 6, 2020 release date.  
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Aug. 27, 2020
'Black Widow's' November 6, 2020 release was confirmed in a new trailer.  
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Aug. 19, 2020
'Black Widow' was listed on video on-demand service Movies Anywhere.  
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May. 12, 2020
'Black Widow's' UK release date was confirmed to be October 28, 2020.  
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Apr. 03, 2020
'Black Widow's' release date was officially delayed to November 6, 2020.  
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Mar. 29, 2020
'Black Widow' was rumored to "definitely" have a theatrical release.  
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Mar. 17, 2020
'Black Widow's was officially postponed from its May 1, 2020 release date to an unspecified date.  
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Mar. 12, 2020
'Black Widow' was reported to still be planned for a May 1, 2020 release date.  
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 04, 2020
Disney was reportedly "adamant" about 'Black Widow's' May 1, 2020 release date not being changed due to COVID19 concerns.  
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Jul. 20, 2019
'Black Widow's' release date was confirmed to be May 1, 2020.  
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Jul. 20, 2021
Eric Pearson said that ‘Black Widow’ was supposed to reference Latveria.  
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Jul. 20, 2021
Kevin Feige confirmed that MCU fans will soon find out if Yelena Belova was a victim of Thanos’ snap.  
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Jul. 14, 2021
Eric Pearson said that the Taskmaster twist in ‘Black Widow’ “just seemed to make more sense” in the narrative due to the inclusion of Natasha Romanoff’s past.  
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Jul. 12, 2021
Florence Pugh said that the post-credits scene of ‘Black Widow’ "sets up a whole different challenge” for Yelena since she will duke it out against Clint Barton.  
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Jul. 12, 2021
Scarlett Johansson revealed new details about an alternate version of ‘Black Widow’ that would’ve featured a more intense dynamic between Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova.  
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Jul. 10, 2021
Cate Shortland confirmed that "initially" there were "discussions" about including more notable MCU characters in ‘Black Widow,’ but Kevin Feige told her that “[Romanoff] doesn’t need the boys” in the film.  
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Jul. 09, 2021
Brian Chapek was unable to confirm anything about “Florence [Pugh] and her future in the MCU” but “hopefully [they'll] be able to find something for her” in Phase 4.  
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Jul. 09, 2021
Victoria Alonso suggested Yelena — or one of the film's many other Widows — may have a future to come in the MCU, saying that the long-awaited solo film “opens the door for other Widows to come.”  
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Jul. 07, 2021
Kevin Feige teased the MCU future of Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff, hinting that there might be more down the road for the character down the line.  
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Jul. 03, 2021
Kevin Feige revealed that fans will learn more about the events from Natasha's 'red ledger' that Loki referenced in 'The Avengers' in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jun. 24, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that Natasha Romanoff has "a sense of guilt that follows her around, and it all stems from what happened in Budapest."  
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Jun. 24, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that 'Black Widow' is “not about what happened in Budapest” but it helps to explain the “heaviness that Natasha walks around with,” and it serves as a “great jumping-off point” for the rest of the film's plot.  
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Jun. 24, 2021
Brian Chapek explained that Natasha will return to Budapest in 'Black Widow' due to “a very important MacGuffin with a clue that reminds her of her past.”  
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Jun. 24, 2021
Brian Chapek revealed that the Eastern European trip in 'Black Widow' will also lead to Romanoff's reunion with her sister, Yelena, as the two “haven’t seen each other for 20 years.”  
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Jun. 24, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that Budapest gives 'Black Widow' a “great Eastern European vibe” that “the Marvel Cinematic Universe has never really explored before.”  
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Jun. 23, 2021
Ever Anderson described a young Natasha Romanoff in 'Black Widow' as a "tomboyish girl, a great student and someone who wants a normal life.”  
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Jun. 23, 2021
Ever Anderson confirmed that a young Natasha Romanoff was "very motherly" with Florence Pugh's Yelena Bolova.  
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Jun. 23, 2021
'Black Widow' was confirmed to explore "three years in a fabricated family structure" and the "family activities" of a young Natasha Romanoff.  
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Jun. 22, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that the fights in 'Black Widow' are "all hand-to-hand combat."  
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Jun. 20, 2021
Kevin Feige said that the imagery behind the opening credits of 'Black Widow' is the result of Dreykov being "so evil in his dealings," helping to be one of the "rare opening title sequences that really helped set the tone and the backstory for Natasha’s character."  
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Jun. 18, 2021
Kevin Feige said that the inclusion of "crying children" in the opening credits of 'Black Widow' was able "to set the stage for...all of these women and characters" in the movie.  
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Jun. 15, 2021
Scarlett Johansson confirmed that the vest of Natasha Romanoff in 'Avengers: Infinity War' is the same one worn by Yelena Belova in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jun. 11, 2021
Cate Shortland said that test audiences of 'Black Widow' are already comparing the movie to 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'  
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Jun. 11, 2021
Cate Shortland said that there's a strong balance of "heart" and "emotion" in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jun. 03, 2021
Rachel Weisz revealed that her character, Melina Vostokoff, has been experimenting on pigs in 'Black Widow.'  
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May. 30, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that choosing the time period after the Avengers fallout in 'Captain America: Civil War' provided an opportunity to show 'Black Widow' when she's "off her game."  
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May. 28, 2021
Cate Shortland said that 'Black Widow' was influenced by movies "like 'Logan' and 'Aliens."  
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May. 28, 2021
Rachel Weisz said that 'Black Widow' is about "your origin story," explaining that "it's definitely about finding out where you've come from, and what your origin story was, and who you really are."  
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May. 28, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that she hopes fans find "some resolution" from Natasha Romanoff's death from 'Avengers: Endgame' in 'Black Widow.'  
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May. 28, 2021
Florence Pugh admitted that she heard rumors about the idea that Yelena will take over the Black Widow mantle, but she revealed that it is not what the film is trying to "underline."  
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May. 26, 2021
O-T Fagbenle compared Mason in the upcoming ‘Black Widow’ movie to Batman's Alfred and James Bond's Q.  
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May. 26, 2021
O-T Fagbenle said that Mason has "a bit of a dark side," and that he can also be "quite a fun character.”  
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May. 12, 2021
'Black Widow' was rumored to feature a new weapon for Natasha Romanoff.  
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May. 10, 2021
David Harbour teased the possible arrival of Winter Guard characters Ursa, CD (Crimson Dynamo), and Sputnik in 'Black Widow.'  
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Apr. 28, 2021
O-T Fagbenle said that 'Black Widow' director Cate Shortland “created a really fascinating exploration of family within the context of a Marvel movie.”  
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Mar. 23, 2021
Cate Shortland revealed that Black Widow was possibly Scarlett Johansson's "last film as Black Widow."  
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Mar. 23, 2021
Cate Shortland said that the idea of finality in terms of Scarlett Johansson's time in the MCU contributed to the making of 'Black Widow,' admitting that the actress "didn’t want to leave Marvel making a feel-good movie.”  
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Mar. 23, 2021
Scarlett Johansson said that the experience of doing 'Black Widow' was "exposing."  
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Feb. 02, 2021
Jac Schaeffer said that it's easier to write the script for 'WandaVision' than 'Black Widow' because "it was harder to do more of a straight-ahead superhero story."  
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Jan. 20, 2021
Jeremy Renner posted an image of himself wearing a 'Black Widow' hat while recording lines in a studio, seemingly hinting that his Clint Barton character will appear in the upcoming MCU film.  
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Nov. 15, 2020
Scarlett Johansson teased the dynamic of Natasha Romanoff and O.T. Fegbenle's Rick Mason in 'Black Widow' by sharing that the latter is the guy that the former calls when "she's in trouble."  
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Nov. 14, 2020
James Young, the fight coordinator of 'Black Widow,' said that Taskmaster's skills will be inspired by Captain America, Bucky, Iron Man, and Spider-Man.  
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Nov. 09, 2020
David Harbour said that Red Guardian "had this deep knowledge of Natasha in a certain way that no one else had when she was a kid" in 'Black Widow.'  
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Nov. 08, 2020
Scarlett Johansson said 'Black Widow' will finally explore what happened in Budapest with Clint Barton.  
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Nov. 06, 2020
Florence Pugh described Yelena Belova as an "annoying little sister" to Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff while also teasing that the two characters have a "lovely and unique friendship" that will be explored in 'Black Widow.'  
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Sep. 20, 2020
'Black Widow' character descriptions for Natasha, Yelena, Alexei, and Melina were available on an official Latino Disney webpage for the movie.  
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Sep. 03, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to be "very much reflective" of the recent "Time's Up" and #MeToo movements.  
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Jul. 06, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to feature "a lovely and unique friendship between [Yelena Belova and Natasha Romanoff].  
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Jul. 06, 2020
'Black Widow' was confirmed to feature Taskmaster's photographic reflexes.  
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Jul. 06, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to not be adapting "one specific comic or storyline."  
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Jul. 06, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to "propel another female storyline" and hand "'the baton'" to Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova.  
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Apr. 24, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to be "about self-forgiveness and accepting decisions that were made for you."  
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Apr. 04, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to explore "surprising" moments in between Natasha Romanoff's other movies.  
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Mar. 18, 2020
'Black Widow's' release delay was said to not affect the MCU's timeline at all.  
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Mar. 14, 2020
'What If...?' season 1 was said to feature multiple zombified heroes in a Marvel Zombies-inspired episode  
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Mar. 10, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to be "a real character study of a dysfunctional family.”  
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Feb. 09, 2020
'Black Widow' was said to be "going back in time to when [the characters] were much younger."  
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Jan. 15, 2020
'Black Widow' was confirmed to feature Natasha Romanoff "confronting the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises."  
(Disney)
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Dec. 13, 2019
Florence Pugh denied claims that her character takes up the Black Widow mantle in 'Black Widow.'  
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Jul. 20, 2019
It was said that both Rachel Weisz's and Florence Pugh's characters will take the name "Black Widow" in 'Black Widow.'  
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Dec. 10, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to bring "a new light" to Natasha Romanoff's actions in 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'  
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Dec. 07, 2019
Red Guardian was said to be Captain America's "geopolitical adversary" in 'Black Widow.'  
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Dec. 07, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to feature a past marriage between Alexei Shostakov and Melina.  
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Dec. 03, 2019
Ursa Major was featured in the first trailer for 'Black Widow.'  
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Nov. 26, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to explore "a lot of tough stuff" such as trauma and self-doubt.  
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Oct. 16, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to provide "closure" to Natasha Romanoff's MCU story.  
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Aug. 02, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to be set after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War.'  
(Cast/Crew)
Quote
Jul. 31, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to explore Natasha Romanoff "very much on her own" after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War.'  
(Cast/Crew)
Official
Jul. 21, 2019
Taskmaster was confirmed to be a villain in 'Black Widow.'  
(Marvel Studios)
Quote
Jul. 21, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to feature more action scenes than any other Marvel movie.  
(Cast/Crew)
Quote (Updated)
Jul. 20, 2019
'Black Widow' was confirmed to be partially set after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War.'  
(Marvel Studios)
May. 17, 2019
'Black Widow' was said to take place after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War.'  
(Cast/Crew)
Rumor
Oct. 26, 2018
'Black Widow' was rumored to feature Natasha Romanoff "living in the United States 15 years after the fall of the Soviet Union... as a freelance operative."  
(That Hashtag Show)
Report
Jul. 12, 2018
'Black Widow' was reported to be set before the events of 2012's 'The Avengers.'  
(The Hollywood Reporter)
Rumor
Apr. 23, 2018
'Black Widow' was rumored to be a prequel taking place in the mid-2000s.  
(That Hashtag Show)
Official
Jan. 06, 2022
The "For Your Consideration" campaign for Black Widow for the 2022 Oscars was revealed.  
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Oct. 20, 2021
A poster for 'Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Widow' was officially revealed.  
(Marvel Studios)
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Oct. 06, 2021
Three promotional images for 'Black Widow' were officially revealed.  
(Disney)
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Jul. 08, 2021
Special promotional covers for ‘Black Widow’ were officially revealed.  
(Disney)
Video
Jun. 28, 2021
A new promo spot for 'Black Widow' was officially revealed.  
(Marvel Studios)
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Jun. 23, 2021
A new batch of stills from 'Black Widow' was officially revealed.  
(Marvel Studios)
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Jun. 20, 2021
A promo for 'Black Widow' featuring Lamelo and Lonzo Ball was revealed.  
(Disney)
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Jun. 15, 2021
Three new behind-the-scenes photos from 'Black Widow' were released.  
(Promotional Image)
Official
Jun. 12, 2021
A 'Black Widow' collection on Disney+ was officially revealed.  
(Disney)
Video
Jun. 11, 2021
A clip from 'Black Widow' was officially revealed.  
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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May. 27, 2021
A new behind-the-scenes image from 'Black Widow' was revealed.  
(Cast/Crew)
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May. 21, 2021
Florence Pugh confirmed that she's starting the promotional tour for 'Black Widow.'  
(Cast/Crew)
Video
May. 17, 2021
The first clip for ‘Black Widow’ was officially revealed.  
(Marvel Studios)
Official
May. 14, 2021
Scarlett Johansson was confirmed to present new footage for 'Black Widow' at this weekend's MTV Movie Awards.  
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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May. 10, 2021
Six character posters for 'Black Widow' were officially revealed.  
(Marvel Studios)
Video
Apr. 30, 2021
A promo for 'Black Widow' featuring Rachel Weisz was revealed.  
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
Official
Apr. 10, 2021
A landing page for 'Black Widow' was officially released to promote the movie's Disney+ premier access.  
(Disney)
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Mar. 19, 2021
Several 'Black Widow-themed designs were featured on boards inside Avengers Campus on Disneyland, seemingly hinting that the marketing for the film will start soon.  
(Promotional Art)
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Mar. 14, 2021
A new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from 'Black Widow' was released.  
(Promotional Image)
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Mar. 01, 2021
Two new Marvel Legends figures featuring Red Guardian and Melina Vostokoff were officially unveiled.  
(Promotional Image)
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Feb. 25, 2021
A behind-the-scene still of Scarlett Johansson in action as Natasha Romanoff from the set of 'Black Widow' was revealed.  
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 12, 2021
A Chinese New Year-themed poster for 'Black Widow' was officially revealed.  
(Promotional Art)
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Dec. 22, 2020
A new still for 'Black Widow' was reportedly revealed.  
(Promotional Image)
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Nov. 12, 2020
A new piece of concept art featuring Taskmaster from 'Black Widow' was released.  
(Cast/Crew)
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Nov. 02, 2020
Behind-the-scenes images and stills of Scarlett Johansson, O. T. Fagbenle, and Florence Pugh in 'Black Widow' were leaked.  
(Promotional Image)
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Oct. 31, 2020
Production images and stills of Scarlett Johansson and the rest of the main cast in 'Black Widow' were leaked.  
(Promotional Image)
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Oct. 09, 2020
3 comic book variant covers for 'Black Widow' were officially released.  
(Promotional Art)
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Jan. 24, 2020
A 'Black Widow' Chinese New Year themed-poster was officially released.  
(Promotional Art)
Rumor (Updated)
Dec. 03, 2019
The 'Black Widow' teaser trailer was released December 3, 2019.  
(Disney)
Nov. 19, 2019
A 'Black Widow' teaser trailer was rumored to be released December 3, 2019.  
(Daniel Richtman)
Rumor (Updated)
Dec. 02, 2019
The 'Black Widow' teaser trailer was released December 3, 2019.  
(Disney)
Nov. 01, 2019
A 'Black Widow' teaser trailer was rumored to be released in the last week of November 2019 or first week of December 2019.  
(MCU Cosmic)
Official
Aug. 25, 2019
'Black Widow's' first promotional poster was released at 2019's D23 Expo.  
(Promotional Image)
Official
Jul. 21, 2019
'Black Widow' keyframe concept art featuring Black Widow vs. Taskmaster was released at 2019's San Diego Comic-Con.  
(Set Photo(s))
Official
Jul. 20, 2019
'Black Widow' footage was previewed at 2019's San Diego Comic-Con.  
(Marvel Studios)