Marvel Rumor Claims Big Things Are Coming For Florence Pugh’s Yelena (And I Hope It’s True)

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As someone who’s watched all the Marvel films in order, I believe Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova has become a surprisingly captivating character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was first presented in Black Widow and rapidly gained popularity due to her sarcastic humor and the undeniable charm of the Little Women actress. Since making her debut in 2021, she’s also appeared in Hawkeye and had a leading role in the 2025 film, Marvel’s Thunderbolts* (also known as New Avengers). Now, there’s a new report suggesting exciting developments are on the horizon for Yelena in future Marvel movies. And frankly? I really hope the rumors are true.

According to MyTimeToShineHello, a reliable source for Marvel news on X (previously known as Twitter), Yelena Belova is likely to have a more prominent role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The account states she is scheduled to appear in at least three significant, future Marvel projects.

Okay, so Marvel Studios hasn’t said anything official *yet*, but I’ve been thinking about it. With how Thunderbolts set things up – especially building towards a potential New Avengers team – and Florence Pugh being so prominent in that movie, it really feels like a natural progression, doesn’t it? It’s got me wondering, what are other fans thinking? I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about this rumor and I’m curious to know what everyone’s saying!

How Fans Are Responding To Yelena Speculation

It’s not surprising that fans have been sharing their reactions. Some are really excited, others are doubtful, and a few are quite upset. Here’s a look at what people are saying online:

  • @mattgriffinreal: “Duh… Yelena Belova is easily the most notable non-superhuman of the Multiverse Saga.”
  • @Harden_TF_Up: “As she should. @Florence_Pugh is fabulous.”
  • @Snehalxmode: “Source? Because Marvel keeps announcing projects that never happen. Remember Inhumans movie?”
  • @Caius_Caesar55: “If true, would you rank her above Natasha as the better Black Widow? I gotta be honest, she already is for me. No shade to Nat, I loved her in Winter Soldier. But Yelena’s character writing – at this point – is leagues and bounds above Nat’s during the Infinity Saga.”

Of course, not everyone is thrilled. Here are some of the more negative takes:

  • @rickslamu22NJ: “Oh for God’s sake stop trying to make her a thing! She was never ever that popular in the comics! And at least there she was an actual Femme Fatale goddess! MCU White Widow looks like she was trying to wait for a position to open up as a yoga instructor at Planet Fitness!”
  • @Angrybrother_: “I like her… but she’s already turning into Captain Carter 2.0.”

So yeah, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. But then again, most speculation amongst the fandom usually is.

Pugh Taking Center Stage Actually Makes a Lot of Sense

Here’s the deal: Thunderbolts didn’t reach a billion dollars at the box office, but it did something unusual for the Marvel Cinematic Universe – it took its time and focused on developing the characters instead of just big action scenes, which isn’t common in today’s superhero films. The Thunderbolts was actually my favorite Marvel movie in a long time, mostly because Florence Pugh portrayed Yelena with genuine emotional depth. She convincingly showed Yelena dealing with feelings of isolation, sadness, loss, and the importance of chosen family, all while still being funny and performing the action sequences perfectly. The scenes she shared with Sentry and Ghost gave the movie unexpected emotional impact, making it more than just another team-up story.

With Thunderbolts officially connected to the next Avengers: Doomsday film-thanks to that intriguing post-credits scene featuring the Fantastic Four-it makes sense why Marvel is keeping this character so prominent. She effectively connects realistic, down-to-earth stories with the larger, more cosmic events, which the upcoming Avengers movies will definitely require.

If the buzz is true, Florence Pugh’s Yelena could become a central emotional figure not just in the Multiverse Saga, but in the future of the MCU, and frankly, that’s a great thing. Her work in Thunderbolts showed she can powerfully lead a scene with genuine emotion, even without relying on flashy superpowers. I’m really excited about this!

The Thunderbolts* is available to stream now with a Disney+ subscription.

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2025-09-30 19:52