Florence Pugh's Marvel contract reportedly includes TWO more MCU movies 👀 Her Thunderbolts return is confirmed, but where else will Yelena Belova appear? 🤔
Florence Pugh is reportedly returning as Yelena Belova for two more Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, including a mystery project. Pugh's Yelena Belova has quickly become one of the MCU's new fan-favorite characters in Phase 4. Her debut in Black Widow set up Yelena to replace Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow and set up her return in Hawkeye. The double dose of the super spy made it clear that Florence Pugh would be a big part of the MCU going forward.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Marvel Studios confirmed part of Yelena Belova's MCU future earlier this year when the Thunderbolts movie was officially announced. Florence Pugh was confirmed to be part of the ensemble cast that includes Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier, David Harbour's Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell's U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen's Ghost, and Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster.
What MCU Movie Florence Pugh Could Return In After Thunderbolts The confirmation that Florence Pugh is returning in another MCU movie besides Thunderbolts is not too surprising, but it does indicate that Marvel has Yelena Belova's future planned. It is possible that Yelena's mystery Marvel film appearance will happen before Thunderbolts.
The most likely answer for what MCU movie Florence Pugh can return in and is already contracted to do so is either Avengers: The Kang Dynasty or Avengers: Secret Wars. With the two event films coming out in 2025 and 2026, Marvel Studios could already be lining up actors to participate and make sure their schedules are clear. After leading Thunderbolts, it would make sense for Florence Pugh to return as Yelena in either of the epic Phase 6 movies.