Actress Scarlett Johansson has garnered two Academy Award nominations throughout her career, yet she remains puzzled as to why *Avengers: Endgame*, in which she portrayed Black Widow, did not secure more than its single nomination for visual effects. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Johansson expressed her bewilderment, stating, "How did this film not get nominated for an Oscar? 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 one of the standout films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), yet the Academy has historically been reluctant to award top honors, such as those in acting and directing categories, to superhero or genre films. The only Marvel movie to receive such recognition to date is 2018's *Black Panther*. Despite this, Johansson's performance as Natasha Romanoff, from her debut in 2010's *Iron Man* to her poignant sacrifice in *Endgame*, was undoubtedly worthy of consideration.However, Johansson also shared with Vanity Fair her doubts about returning to the MCU, explaining, "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 emphasized her attachment to her co-stars, 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."
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Following Black Widow's death in *Endgame*, Johansson reprised her role as Natasha Romanoff in the 2021 prequel film *Black Widow*, which she also executive produced.
