That is, this likely means the film is set around 2017. So, I talk to the people behind them to learn a bit more about that process. Given that, starting in 2017 would mean Marvel Studios would only have about a year to fit in more Black Widow adventures before Avengers: Infinity War's drama took over. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer, The world's number one sci-fi, fantasy and horror magazine. Here's your look at the new poster for Marvel Studios' #BlackWidow! As of right now, Pugh’s character is rumored to be Yelena, a character who eventually takes on the Black Widow moniker from Natasha Romanoff. Though there's yet been no announcement regarding how many Black Widow movies there will be, fans are expecting this founding Avenger to get the same treatment as Captain American or Iron Man. GamesRadar+'s Entertainment Writer. After all, how could it be a Black Widow movie without her? in London, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Because we don’t see her in Infinity War or Endgame, I suspect she either dies or is one of the snapped, because I think that we may end up with a new Black Widow for Phase 4, and it may just be Florence Pugh. According to CBR, the images feature Black Widow driving a 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring Wagon, a car that would be six years old in the present day MCU. **Potential Black Widow movie spoilers!**. Or maybe during the often mentioned mission with Hawkeye in Budapest? You will receive a verification email shortly. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP). The Black Widow release date was pushed back to November 6, 2020 but it's now set for May 7, 2021. There, she goes under the guise of the villainous Iron Maiden, who unleashed a lot of pent-up anger at Nat. Director Cate Shortland says that “[Black Widow] gets to put all the pieces of herself back together,” while Scarlett Johansson says she’s going to play “Natasha as a fully-realised woman… and I’m excited for fans to see the flawed side of her.”, As revealed in a THR profile of Johansson, the actress says that "The movie packs a big punch." In theaters May 7, 2021. Or, maybe, as is entirely possible, the 2017 vehicle is an accidental anachronism and this film does actually take place entirely in some other year. Except no one knows who he's playing. In the first trailer, it was Hawkeye. He told the publication that it’s being set in the gap between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War on the Marvel timeline. Chris Pratt, left, and Scarlett Johansson arrive at the premiere of "Avengers: Endgame" at the Los ... [+] Angeles Convention Center on Monday, April 22, 2019. There's everything you need to know waiting below, and we didn't even have to breach the Red Room to find it: release dates, cast news, posters, and all three main trailers are here. Black Widow movie cast (Image credit: Marvel Studios) No word on casting yet, though it’s been revealed that Natasha will be facing off against the villain who recently made an (irritating) series of appearances in the Spider-Man PS4 game. Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? Not one, not two, but three Black Widow trailers are here, plus the Black Widow Super Bowl teaser! We've dived into the masked villain Taskmaster, plus some juicy rumours that suggest we're getting a possible big MCU. Take a look at it above in more detail. But perhaps we should take a page from Natasha's book here. pic.twitter.com/ea9B8I2bpA, — Thomas Polito (@thomas_polito) June 27, 2019, That’s exciting because it, essentially, confirms that the movie takes place between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. And maybe, just maybe, we'll finally find out what happened in Budapest. During Natasha's scarring time in the Red Room? Actress Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers upon arrival at the "Avengers Endgame" fan event ... [+] in London, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. It could be that the majority of the film takes place in the past and this 2017 moment is an end credit scene set in the future. THR reported studio executives met with more than 70 potential directors for the flick, with Cate Shortland ultimately getting the big gig – the first woman to helm a Marvel movie solo, after Anna Boden directed Captain Marvel with Ryan Fleck.