Scarlett Johansson on Avengers' Success: 'Blind Faith' and a Defining Moment

Scarlett Johansson Reflects on the Avengers: A Moment of 'Blind Faith' and Unexpected Success Los Angeles, CA – May 15, 2025 – In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Scarlett Johansson, who played Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared her initial doubts and eventual confidence in the Avengers franchise's success. The interview, captured in a short video, reveals the actress's candid perspective on the project's early days. Johansson expressed her uncertainty: "When we made the first Avengers, none of us knew what the potential would be." She highlighted the individual success of some of the franchise's earlier films as indicators of its potential, stating, "Iron Man was massively successful. It built the studio of Marvel." She further emphasized the unique tone and identity of films like Iron Man and Captain America. However, it was a specific scene that solidified her belief in the franchise's success. "That was the moment where all of us were like, 'I think this is maybe going to work,'" Johansson recalled, referring to a scene where all the Avengers are gathered together. This scene, she said, felt "powerful." The contrast between the initial uncertainty and the eventual realization of the franchise's success is palpable in her words. Johansson's reflections offer a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the creation of a cultural phenomenon, highlighting the element of "blind faith" that propelled the Avengers franchise to global success.