Thunderbolts*: The Evolution Of Yelena’s Grief In Explained By Florence Pugh: “What Does Trauma Look Like?”

Thunderbolts* is finally giving Yelena Belova her biggest spotlight since her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in The Black Widow. The MCU is no stranger to the concept of legacy heroes, as several new faces have joined the franchise throughout the last two phases. Following Natasha Romanoff's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, the MCU has been focusing on Yelena as the next Black Widow, who is now a crucial part of the Thunderbolts* story.