Is Black Widow Natasha or Yelena?

Here's everything you need to know about Yelena (aka the new Black Widow) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Is Yelena the new Black Widow?

After the release of Natasha Romanoff's (Scarlett Johansson) Black Widow, Marvel president Kevin Feige has notably said that Yelena will not become the next Black Widow. Rather, Feige explained that Yelena will be carrying on her sister Natasha's legacy – but in her own way, as her own character.

Is Yelena Belova better than Natasha?

With Yelena's explosive Hawkeye entrance, the Disney+ series continues to prove that Yelena is superior to the Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff. Hawkeye has proven that Yelena Belova is better than Black Widow.

Are Black Widow and Yelena related?

For those of you who didn't see Black Widow, the film's post-credits scene depicts Yelena, Natasha's adoptive sister, visiting the Avenger's grave. There she's recruited by the enigmatic Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) to go after the man responsible for her sister's death: Hawkeye.

Is Natasha sister of Yelena?

It is confirmed that Natasha Romanoff's sister Yelena Belova will appear in the Hawkeye series.

Who is Yelena to Natasha?

As depicted in Black Widow (which was released in theaters earlier this year and is now available to stream on Disney+), Yelena Belova was raised as Natasha Romanoff's "sister," though the two aren't blood related.

Is Natasha older than Yelena?

In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Natasha's birthday was established to be in 1984. Another confirmation cam in Black Widow's prologue, where we met Natasha and Yelena in 1995. Nat is said to be 11 years old at the moment, while Yelena is five years younger, making her six years old.

Does Yelena join the Avengers?

Yelena Belova Will Never Become An Avenger - Marvel Confirmed.

Who are Yelena Belova parents?

Temporary Family Life. Belova undercover in Ohio Yelena Belova was born in the Soviet Union in 1988–1989. When she was three years old, she was assigned by Dreykov to play the role as the younger daughter of Alexei Shostakov and Melina Vostokoff, with Natasha Romanoff playing her older sister.

Is Yelena replacing Natasha?

It seems Pugh has confirmed her role will be replacing Johansson, which follows a storyline within some comics. In the 2017 comic Secret Empire, Yelena assumed the role of Black Widow after Natasha's death, showing there is precedent for this to take place.

Is Yelena stronger than Kate?

Yelena is older and more thoroughly trained to be an assassin than Kate or Maya, and it seems she's slightly stronger physically. She gets two points in this category, while Maya and Kate get one point each.

Can Yelena beat Natasha?

However, based on her first appearance, it's clear she can go toe-to-toe with any force if she's anything like her older sister. Yelena will never fully replace Natasha, but the character can surely carry on the Black Widow legacy.

What happens to Yelena after Black Widow?

However, in the post-credit scene for "Black Widow," set after "Avengers: Endgame" Yelena was now working for a mysterious figure called Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (aka Val), played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. "Hawkeye" episode five reveals where Yelena has been all this time.

Why is Yelena after Hawkeye?

Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) met with Belova in the post-credit scene, giving her the assignment to go after Hawkeye. She said Hawkeye was responsible for Natasha's death. Now, Belova is back in the fold and ready to take on Hawkeye.

Who is Yelena?

Yelena (イェレナ Yerena^?) is the leader of the Anti-Marleyan Volunteers working under Zeke Yeager. She was one of the Marleyan soldiers on board the first survey fleet to Paradis Island after Marley's failed attack operation.

Where did Yelena go after Hawkeye?

Yelena being in New York City – the focus of so many Marvel movies – should make it easier for her to have a presence in some of the MCU's upcoming battles.

Why do Natasha and Yelena have different last names?

Russian surnames will be spelled and pronounced differently, depending on the individual's gender. Natasha's surname of Romanoff breaks this rule because it's the masculine version of the name.

What is Yelena Belova personality type?

Black Widow: Yelena Belova [ESFP 8w7]

Is Yelena a dark avenger?

Yelena Belova (Dark Avengers)

Is Yelena Belova Aro?

Yelena Belova is an aroace character from Marvel.

Why did Yelena make that face?

From what we know from the original manga and the context of the whole scene, Yelena uses this facial expression to show that she knew that Armin was not going to adhere to her plan like he was supposed to, and the expression was used to show him that.

Why is Yelena better than Natasha?

The thing that stands out about Yelena is her charisma and sense of humor. While Natasha Romanoff wasn't lacking in either quality, Yelena Belova stole just about every scene she was in throughout both Black Widow and the Disney+ Hawkeye series. She was genuinely funny in her petulant-yet-threatening way.

What happens to Yelena Belova?

Seconds later at Avengers Tower, Yelena was blown up from the inside, killing her instantly. After Natasha Romanoff, the first Black Widow, cut loyalties to her native Russia, a new Red Room recruit sought to replace her role.

Who does Yelena become?

Becoming Romanova's ally, Yelena Belova assumed the identity of the White Widow and the two began plans to recruit other heroes to help the Black Widow fend off her adversaries.