Summary
The first look at Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova inThunderboltshas been provided atD232024. Pugh is undoubtedly one of the standout members ofThunderboltscast of characters, not only for her popularity in Hollywood but Yelena’s fan-favorite status in the MCU. Whileupcoming Marvel TV showswill likely not feature the character,Thunderbolts*will be Pugh’s first cinematic story in the MCU since 2021’sBlack Widow,withScreen Rantin attendance at D23 2024 to bring Marvel fans all updates on the franchise’s future.
For those in attendance at the fan convention, the House of Mouse shared an opening sizzle reel from the Disney Entertainment Showcase panel, shared byFandango.
This sizzle reel offered first looks at some of Disney’s future projects, with a dedicated section toward Marvel stories of the past. After Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha is seen in a snippet fromBlack Widow, a shot of Pugh as Yelena Belova, looking more like a Black Widow than ever, was spotted at the 1:53 mark. The shot has never been seen before, proving to be from theupcoming Marvel movie,Thunderbolts*.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*: Everything You Need To Know
With the MCU’s Thunderbolts* movie having now officially released, here’s everything you need to know about the Marvel film and its story.
What Yelena’s New Black Widow Look Reveals About Thunderbolts*
Time Has Passed Since Yelena’s Last MCU Appearance
The last time Yelena was seen in the MCU wasHawkeye, in which she was shown trying to kill Clint Barton as she believed he was responsible for her sister’s death. However, Yelena was proven wrong by Clint and Kate Bishop, leading into her role inThunderbolts*. The first look at the character from the D23 sizzle reel is admittedly brief, yet does hint some time has passed sinceHawkeye.
For one, Yelena is sporting a new haircut. Rather than the longer hair she had inHawkeye, Yelena’s hair is shorter, above shoulder-length, giving an indication that the film takes place a while afterHawkeye. Similarly, her outfit is like the one worn inPugh’s recentThunderboltsset video, reverting to the more Black Widow look of the eponymous film. While only a fleeting look, the first look at Yelena inThunderboltsis only working to raise anticipation for the upcoming Marvel movie.
Thunderbolts*
Cast
Thunderbolts follows seven disillusioned individuals who find themselves trapped in a perilous situation. Tasked with a daunting mission, they must face the most shadowy aspects of their histories to survive and achieve their goals.
