The original release date for the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Black Widow was, unfortunately, eaten up by the pandemic. Out for round two, we have a new long trailer.
Marvel Studios’ Black Widow | New Trailer by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Mostly recycled footage, but a few entirely new clips. Unlike the earlier ones, this trailer seems to underline Natasha’s connection to the Avengers: glimpses gleaned from the rest of the MCU stories are pasted in, and the Avengers’ theme swells in both in the beginning and at the end. I wonder how much the pandemic might have affected the decision to include them?
I also wonder whether the shorter clips linked to below, ranging from half a minute to three quarters, released in June 2021, might have to do with the careful re-opening of our movie theaters and wanting to drum up more interest, yet not going overboard in case theaters need to be closed again? (I certainly do not envy health care officials who have to make those hard calls.)
Let’s Go | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Got This | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Spy | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Control | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Finally, Marvel has uploaded a short film clip titled “In Pursuit”:
“In Pursuit” Film Clip | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube
Okay, apart from the falling bit, it feels good to see an all-female team chased by an all-female team. The gender of the action heroes shouldn’t matter, if you ask me, but since we still live in a world where it does, I’m going to be rooting for Black Widow…
…as long as it’s actually good—2005 Elektra, I’m looking at you!
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