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black widow | MCU Movies To Watch Before Marvel’s Most Famous Solo Spy Movie

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July 8, 2021

With sessions available in the best theaters in Brazil, the Black Widow solo film premiered today and will be released on Disney + tomorrow (9) for those paying the extra R $ 69.90. Set before the events of Avengers: Ultimatum (2019), the film will explore the mysterious past of Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) before she became an Avenger. As this is the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’ve put together a timeline of productions that can influence and be influenced by the new adventure. Check!

Iron Man 2 (2010)

Black Widow’s MCU debut took place in Iron Man 2, where she is introduced as Tony Stark’s (Robert Downey Jr.) new secretary, who later turns out to be a spy working for SHIELD, whose mission is to watch the fate of Iron Man. to keep him alive and whether or not he can join the Avengers. She appears in a few moments, but still steals the show.

The Avengers (2012)

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In The Avengers, Natasha continues to work for SHIELD on recruiting heroes for the supergroup. In this film, however, parts of his past are touched upon briefly throughout the plot and in a very superficial manner, only making references to events and people that have never been shown… Until present. In addition to seeing her interact in a group, Black Widow participates in the Battle of New York, an event that would change the life of the MCU once and for all.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

After the Battle of New York, ‘Nat’ returned to work on special logistics and espionage missions for SHIELD, where he reported directly to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). However, after a ghost from the past emerges, she must team up with Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) to keep the couple alive and try to solve the grand plot they’ve embarked on. It’s a fantastic film that explores the friendship between Steve and Natasha very well.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

In the Avengers sequel, Black Widow interacts more with the group of heroes and enters a rather awkward relationship with Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo). Then, when new threats emerge, old and confusing details about Natasha’s past come to the surface, shaking her psyche. In the midst of the confrontation with the genocidal robot Ultron (James Spader), Nat will have to fight to protect his loved ones and the rest of the world.

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

With her past crimes exposed on the internet, Natasha Romanoff continues to act as an avenger, but begins to act in a more formal way, even serving as the US representative to the UN. However, after a bomb exploded at a United Nations conference, the activities of superheroes are judged by the organization, leading governments around the world to come to a consensus that heroes should be registered if they want to continue to act. Captain America disagrees and begins a rebellion against Iron Man and his allies. And even with her great friendship with Steve, Natasha stays by Stark’s side. Could this change?

Black Widow (2021)

Hounded by the government as a defector, the Black Widow must go into hiding if she is to continue to act like the superhero that she is. However, when former members of her Soviet family, so to speak, emerge, she must work with them to investigate and unmask a dangerous new villain named The Trainer. In the process, various elements of her dark past will surface, disturbing Natasha’s head.

Avengers: Infinite War (2018)

Acting in the shadows with Captain America and the Secret Avengers, Black Widow is one of the leaders of the anti-registration group. However, all of this must be put aside when Thanos’ lackeys (Josh Brolin) arrive on Earth. With Iron Man gone to space, the Secret Avengers are the last defense on the planet. They must team up with government registered heroes to take on the evil army of the Mad Titan.

Avengers: Ultimatum (2019)

Five years after the defeat of Wakanda, the surviving heroes continue with their lives across the world, trying to protect it and looking for ways to bring back the missing. In the meantime, Natasha Romanoff has established herself as one of the leaders of the Avengers. When a new superheroine appears with an old acquaintance, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find a possible chance to undo Thanos’ actions. Whatever the cost.

Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)

While not featuring Black Widow, this original Disney + series shows off the MCU process and struggles to decide who its new Captain America will be. Filled with fantastic characters new and old, the series takes a slight influence from the Black Widow solo film and sets new directions for this core of more human heroes to follow in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel legends

If you don’t have time to watch all these movies and series before watching Black Widow, Disney + has already made available in its catalog the episode of Legends referring to Natasha Romanoff. In the video, they very succinctly summarize the trajectory of the spy.