As a fan who’s spent a lot of time watching the Marvel movies in order, in my humble opinion, Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova has quietly become one of the more compelling characters in all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. First introduced in Black Widow, she has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to her dry wit and the Little Women star’s undeniable charisma. Since her 2021 debut, she has appeared in Hawkeye and then took center stage in the 2025 movie release, Marvel’s Thunderbolts* (or New Avengers). Now, a new rumor suggests that big things are coming for Yelena as we move forward with new Marvel movies. And honestly? I so hope it's true.
