Scarlett Johansson may have stepped away from the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Black Widow (2021), but she says her bond with the Avengers cast remains unbreakable — both on and off screen.
“I still text my Avengers family all the time,” Johansson shared with a smile. “We’ve all gone off and done different things, but that bond we built — that’s forever. They’ll always be my super squad.”
A Decade of Heroes — and Real Friendships
Johansson first appeared as Natasha Romanoff in Iron Man 2 in 2010, going on to star in nine Marvel films alongside Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner. Together, they helped shape one of the most successful franchises in film history — and forged lasting friendships along the way.
“We grew up together in a way,” she reflected. “We supported each other through marriages, kids, losses, career highs and lows. It became a real family.”
Beyond the Screen: Group Chats, Jokes, and Support
Even today, Johansson says their group chats remain active and full of life.
“Sometimes it’s something silly — like Hemsworth sending a gym selfie just to annoy us — and sometimes it’s deeper. We’ve seen each other through a lot.”
Those exchanges, she says, are a reminder that the Avengers were never just about superhero battles — they were about unity.
Saying Goodbye to Natasha Romanoff
Johansson’s final appearance as Black Widow in her standalone film was an emotional milestone.
“Playing Natasha changed my life,” she said. “She taught me strength, vulnerability, and resilience. Saying goodbye to her was really emotional — but it was also empowering.”
While she’s focused now on new creative ventures through her production company These Pictures, she admits a piece of Natasha — and the Avengers — will always stay with her.
“We built something really special with those films. It wasn’t just about superheroes — it was about friendship. And that’s exactly what we had off screen too.”
MCU Forever — Even If the Suit Stays Retired
When asked if she’d ever return to the Marvel universe, Johansson responded with a fond laugh.
“I think Natasha’s story has been beautifully told,” she said. “But the MCU will always feel like home to me — and those people will always be my heroes.”
As she looked back on a journey that spanned more than a decade, she summed it up with a sentiment that resonated far beyond the screen:
“The movies end,” she said, “but the friendships don’t. That’s the real legacy of the Avengers.”