

Scarlett Johansson is back in spandex to usher in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I couldn’t think of a character more deserving of a standalone film than Black Widow. The film will be directed by Cate Shortland (Somersolt, Lore), making it the first MCU fixture to be directed solely by a woman.
The movie also stars Florence Pugh, who many speculated would be playing a younger version of Johannsson’s character Natasha Romanova, as fans finally get a chance to explore her history. Instead, Pugh will play Romanova’s sister; and judging by their fight scene in the trailer, the two are not close. (Rachel Weisz and David Harbour also appear in the teaser.)