Black Widow 2021

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Ohio, 1995 - The idyllic backdrop of childhood innocence was shattered as young Natasha Romanoff (Ever Anderson) and her surrogate sister Yelena Belova (Violet McGraw) enjoyed a carefree afternoon until fate intervened. A scrape on Yelena’s knee sent the siblings to their “mother” Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz), who expertly tended to the wound. Later, “father” Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour) returned home, imparting a sense of urgency as he instructed Melina they must depart. The family’s tranquil existence was disrupted as they hastily prepared to board a plane amidst a frantic scramble with SHIELD agents hot on their heels. In a desperate bid to escape, Alexei fired at the pursuers while Melina struggled to get the aircraft airborne. As chaos erupted, Melina fell victim to gunfire, leaving Natasha to seize control of the plane and cling to the wing as they narrowly avoided capture.

Their subsequent arrival in Cuba marked a turning point as Melina received medical attention while Alexei conferred with Dreykov (Ray Winstone). The tranquility was short-lived, however, as nearby soldiers attempted to apprehend the girls. In a moment of instinctive bravery, Natasha commandeered a gun from a soldier to defend her sister Yelena. The authorities noted the girl’s unwavering resolve, and both sisters were subsequently sedated and taken away in a truck.

A montage then unfolded, revealing the tragic fate of dozens of kidnapped girls, including Natasha and Yelena, who were subjected to brutal conditioning and training at the Red Room, a process that would ultimately shape them into formidable Black Widow agents.

Twenty-one years later, Natasha (Scarlett Johansson) found herself on the run after violating the Sokovia Accords. General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (William Hurt) and his men closed in on her location, but she refused to be caught off guard. With cunning and skill, she managed to evade capture.

Meanwhile, Yelena (Florence Pugh), now a skilled operative in her own right, had fixated on a target - Oksana (Michelle Lee). In Morocco, the two women engaged in a brutal confrontation that ended with Yelena delivering a fatal blow. As Oksana lay dying, Yelena realized she had killed a close friend and friend-turned-ally. Seizing the opportunity, Yelena liberated herself from mind control by inhaling Red Dust, a synthetic gas. With her newfound freedom, she removed a tracker from her body and recovered the rest of the Red Dust. Dreykov was subsequently informed of this turn of events when Yelena’s signal went dark, prompting him to dispatch his deadly assassin, Taskmaster.

As Natasha settles into her Norwegian safe house, she’s introduced to Rick Mason (O-T Fagbenle), a resourceful contact who furnishes her with essential items like passports and disguises. Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious package arrives, sparking a sense of unease. Later that night, as she refuels at a secluded bridge, Natasha is ambushed by Taskmaster, a ruthless assassin capable of mimicking moves and counterattacks. The two engage in a tense standoff, with Taskmaster attempting to snatch the enigmatic package from Natasha’s grasp. However, Natasha has already secured it, and Taskmaster responds by sending her tumbling off the bridge. Upon recovering, she discovers that the package contains Red Dust, along with haunting childhood photos of herself and Yelena.

Driven by a desire for answers, Natasha travels to Budapest, where she tracks down Yelena in her own safe house. The two former foes engage in a fierce battle, only to call a truce as they literally strangle each other. Yelena reveals the truth about the Red Dust’s insidious effects and the fact that the Red Room remains operational, despite Natasha’s earlier belief that she had destroyed it when she supposedly killed Dreykov. As Yelena shares this information, she also alludes to Dreykov’s daughter, Antonia, whose fate will soon be revealed.

Their conversation is cut short by the arrival of a group of Black Widows, sent by Dreykov to capture or eliminate them. Natasha and Yelena flee their safe house, dodging Widow attacks as they topple a nearby tower. As they navigate the treacherous streets, Natasha finds herself battling to save Yelena from another Widow, who claims that she’s being forced into this vendetta by Dreykov. The Widow then takes her own life, a chilling reminder of the Red Room’s malevolent influence.

As Natasha and Yelena attempt to escape Taskmaster’s relentless pursuit, they commandeer a car and speed through the city. However, their getaway is foiled when Taskmaster unleashes an explosive arrow, sending the vehicle careening down into the subway. The pair flees on foot, pursued by Taskmaster as she follows a trail of blood from Yelena’s wounded arm. Despite the danger, Natasha and Yelena manage to divert Taskmaster’s path, allowing them to slip away undetected.

As they find temporary refuge, Yelena tenders to her injured arm and delves into the dark past that has haunted Natasha since the Red Room’s destruction. She reminds Natasha of the tragic events surrounding Dreykov’s demise, where Antonia was killed in the blast that consumed his office building. The weight of this guilt has been a constant burden for Natasha, fueling her quest for redemption and justice.

As Natasha Romanoff (character) and Yelena Belova sipped on drinks and reminisced about their fabricated past, the conversation flowed effortlessly as they revisited memories of their training and fake family. The duo’s nostalgic excursion served as a stark reminder that their mission to dismantle Dreykov’s sinister empire required an unforeseen alliance. With this in mind, Natasha reached out to Rick once more, securing a plane for herself and Yelena.

Meanwhile, Alexei Shostakov - the erstwhile Red Guardian - regaled fellow inmates with tales of his legendary exploits while arm-wrestling prisoners in the prison yard. His boasts about battling Captain America didn’t quite convince one skeptical inmate, prompting Alexei to demonstrate the full extent of his superhuman strength by snapping the man’s hand in two. The sudden alarm blaring from outside signaled Natasha and Yelena’s aerial arrival over the facility, where they found Alexei bursting forth with ease.

As the authorities scrambled to apprehend him, Natasha took to the skies, trading blows with the guards while Yelena launched a well-placed grenade that triggered an avalanche, entombing the facility beneath a mountain of debris. With Alexei safely in tow, the trio’s reunion was marked by more than just nostalgia - the weight of past deception hung heavy in the air. When asked if he knew the whereabouts of their elusive adversary, Dreykov, Alexei pointedly referred Melina Vasilyeva for insight.

The trio’s rough landing on a rural farm led them to Melina, who stood amidst a menagerie of mind-controlled pigs. As she reunited with her faux family, Alexei’s antics - including an ill-fated attempt to don his outdated Red Guardian uniform - left both Natasha and Yelena visibly uncomfortable. The tension culminated as Natasha brutally stripped away the veil of their fabricated past, leaving Yelena shattered by the revelation that everything they thought they knew was, in fact, a carefully constructed lie.

In the aftermath, Melina shared with Natasha the harrowing tale of her birth mother’s relentless pursuit, ultimately cut short by Dreykov’s ruthless machinations. As she spoke, Alexei made half-hearted attempts to reconnect with Yelena, who remained wary despite his feeble efforts. It wasn’t until he belted out a rendition of “American Pie” that the song choice resonated deeply with her, stirring a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil.

Their brief respite was short-lived, as Dreykov’s agents suddenly materialized on the scene, having been alerted by Melina’s betrayal. The trio found themselves subdued and helpless against their captors, paving the way for their inevitable departure.

As the group arrives at the Red Room, located on an aerial base shrouded in secrecy, Melina finds herself face-to-face with the enigmatic Dreykov - or so it seems. In reality, she’s been outsmarted by Natasha, who has donned a disguise to orchestrate a cunning plan. The tables turn when Yelena nearly meets her demise at the hands of Dreykov’s henchmen until Melina intervenes via earpiece, providing Yelena with a crucial blade to liberate herself and Alexei.

Meanwhile, Dreykov reveals his arsenal, showcasing his immunity to attack thanks to a pheromone shield. He then unveils Taskmaster, none other than the resilient Antonia (Olga Kurylenko), who has miraculously survived the explosion with severe facial disfigurement. Not only that, but her father’s mind control has transformed her into an unstoppable super-soldier. Dreykov proceeds to present Natasha with files documenting his global network of mind-controlled Widows.

As tensions escalate, Melina takes drastic measures by detonating one of the Red Room’s engines, sending guards plummeting and triggering a chain reaction that sends the entire facility careening toward the ground. Alexei engages in a fierce battle with Antonia while Yelena and Melina take on the remaining guards. Melina’s strategic thinking allows her to trap Antonia within a cell, paving the way for Natasha to break free from Dreykov’s grasp.

With her newfound liberty, Natasha seizes the opportunity to smash her face against Dreykov’s desk, shattering her nose to neutralize the pheromone and render him vulnerable. However, this brief respite is short-lived as Dreykov summons his Widows to attack Natasha - but Yelena has a plan. She unleashes the Red Dust, blowing apart the room and freeing the Widows from their mind control. With her newfound freedom, Natasha orders them to disperse and begin anew.

As the chaos unfolds, Antonia is freed from her cell, and despite acknowledging that she will one day exact revenge, Natasha allows her to escape. The group must now scramble to evacuate the crumbling Red Room before it’s too late. Alexei and Melina make a hasty exit, unable to wait for Natasha and Yelena.

Meanwhile, Dreykov and his minions board their getaway craft - but Yelena has one final trick up her sleeve. She jams electric batons into the turbine, triggering an explosion that obliterates the ship, its occupants, and Dreykov’s hopes of escape. Thrown from the blast radius, Yelena finds herself in freefall before Natasha leaps into action, deploying a parachute to ensure their shared survival.

As the dust settles, Antonia finds herself in a fierce hand-to-hand combat with Natasha, their struggle culminating in a spectacular tussle as they crash to the ground. In a shocking twist, Natasha seizes control by opening her helmet and unleashing a cloud of Red Dust, liberating Antonia from her father’s insidious grasp. As the dust settles, Natasha is met by Yelena, Alexei, Melina, and the other Widows, who tenderly take Antonia in for medical attention. Meanwhile, Ross and his team embark on a perilous journey to pinpoint their target.

Two weeks later, Natasha sports a striking new blonde coiffure as she reunites with Rick, who has procured a sleek jet for her next mission. With her newfound freedom, Natasha sets her sights on infiltrating the prison cells where her fellow Avengers languish, seeking to rekindle her bond with her surrogate family.

In a poignant post-credits scene set in 2024, Yelena pays solemn homage at Natasha’s grave, mourning the loss of her dear sister who gave the ultimate sacrifice in “Endgame”. As she reflects on the bittersweet memories they shared, she is suddenly confronted by Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), now her employer. With a calculating gaze, Contessa hands Yelena a file detailing her next target: none other than Hawkeye, whom she suspects of being responsible for Natasha’s demise.