Where does the Black Widow movie fit in the timeline?

Where does the Black Widow movie fit in the timeline?

Black Widow (2021) The Black Widow movie picks up shortly after the events of Captain America: Civil War left off, as Romanoff is being hunted by Secretary of State Thadeus Ross (William Hurt).

In what year does Black Widow take place?

Black Widow is set in 2016 – specifically, following the events of 2016 movie Captain America: Civil War, which saw a group of heroes defy governments to maintain their independence.

Is Black Widow before or after endgame?

Black Widow is a prequel film set before Avengers: Endgame and doesn’t do much to advance the plot of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s more a character study of Natasha Romanoff, an original Avenger who has been waiting for her own solo film for far too long.

Why was Natasha and Steve on the run?

When Black Widow picks up, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is on the run from the government for aiding Captain America in direct violation of the Sokovia Accords. The manhunt to find her is speerheaded by Secretary of State, Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt).