Scarlett Johansson Fires Back at Academy After ‘Endgame’ Oscar Overlook

Here we go again: a Hollywood heavyweight pouting over a shiny trophy. Scarlett Johansson didn’t hold back this weekend when she publicly blasted the Academy for ignoring Avengers: Endgame’s record-shattering success. In a sit-down with Variety published April 12, the Black Widow star rolled her eyes at the “absurd” omission, pointing out that the 2019 blockbuster yanked in $2.798 billion at the global box office—yet not a single Oscar nod. I told you so.

Johansson’s tone was equal parts incredulous and annoyed. “It’s baffling,” she sighed, according to Variety. “You’re telling me after all that blood, sweat, CGI nightmares and mourning a fictional hero, we get zero love?” She then implied a broader problem: “When you reward some middling indie drama over a cultural phenomenon, you send the wrong message about what audiences actually care about.” Cue the mic drop.

Of course, this is only part of the story. The Academy, which handed Endgame technical nods for visual effects in 2019, maintains that acting categories follow a rigorous peer-review process. A spokesperson quietly reminded The Hollywood Reporter that commercial success doesn’t automatically translate to Oscar gold. Meanwhile, People Magazine reports Johansson isn’t holding her breath for any last-minute Academy volte-face.

Turning to her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Johansson offered a reluctant tease: yes, she might don the Black Widow suit again—but with caveats. “If the script’s worth it, sure,” she shrugged in an exclusive chat with Entertainment Tonight. “But I’m done signing blank checks for endless superhero sequels. Give me a story that matters or I’m out.” Translation: expect her to shop around for meatier roles before swinging back into action.

Here’s the kicker: both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter note that Marvel’s Phase 5 lineup remains under wraps, leaving Johansson’s Black Widow cameo in limbo. Industry insiders whisper about a possible ensemble film slated for late 2024, but nothing’s set in stone. As for the Academy, sources at Deadline reveal no plans to revisit Endgame’s snub—so Scarlett might need to steel herself for more eye-rolls than golden statuettes.

So yes, the Oscars may remain oblivious, and Johansson may weigh her Marvel options, but the real winner here is the gossip mill. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Tonight
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