‘It Was Impossible’- Scarlett Johansson Slams the Oscars for Overlooking ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Nomination

Published 05/14/2025, 3:31 PM EDT

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Avengers: Endgame delivered some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history, from Scarlett Johansson’s sacrifice to Tony Stark’s emotional farewell and Steve Rogers' tear-jerking conclusion, and the iconic Portals scene, where fans witnessed the return of fallen heroes. Despite being the highest-grossing film of all time and a key milestone in the MCU, it shockingly missed out on an Oscar nomination. Now, Johansson has stepped forward to call out the Oscars for this glaring omission.

Scarlett Johansson, aka Black Widow, voiced her frustration over Avengers: Endgame missing out on an Oscar nomination, calling it a major snub for such a groundbreaking cinematic achievement.

A snub that stings: Scarlett Johansson on Avengers: Endgame missing the Oscars

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Scarlett Johansson did not hold back when it came to Avengers: Endgame’s Oscars snub. In an interview with Vanity Fair, where she discussed her directorial debut Eleanor the Great, and her role in Jurassic World Rebirth, the Oscar nominee expressed disbelief that the 2019 Marvel hit did not even land a Best Picture nomination. “It was an impossible movie that should not have worked, that really works as a film,” Johansson said, questioning how the record-breaking film only snagged one visual effects nod.

Endgame marked a pivotal moment for Johansson, as it saw the death of Black Widow. Though she later returned in the pandemic-era Black Widow, Johansson remains hesitant about reprising the character, as she shared, “It would be very hard for me to understand in what capacity [returning] would make sense for me,” adding that the character’s story feels complete and should remain that way for fans. While discussing her own story’s conclusion, Johansson also reflected on another high-profile situation in Hollywood — the ongoing Blake Lively drama.

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Scarlett Johansson could not help but comment on the uncanny timing of her film Eleanor the Great being backed by Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios amid his legal drama with Blake Lively.

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In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Scarlett Johansson opened up about her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which is backed by Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios. Though she never met Baldoni, who is tangled in a high-profile legal dispute with Blake Lively, Johansson could not help but chuckle when asked about him. “They were super supportive throughout the process,” she said, referring to Wayfarer’s backing. “But yeah, such weird timing,” she added, acknowledging the bizarre involvement of Wayfarer Studios in the lawsuit.

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Steve Sarowitz, Justin Baldoni’s producing partner, announced on May 2 on Instagram that the Wayfarer Foundation will shut down, with all grant commitments honored as operations wind down. Baldoni, a founding board member, helped guide the foundation’s spiritual and justice-driven mission. Amid the drama, fans remain curious if Scarlett Johansson will return in Avengers: Doomsday. Though she expressed disappointment over Endgame not being nominated and addressed the Baldoni-Lively feud, Johansson handled the sensitive topics with remarkable grace during her interview.

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