One of the cheeriest-looking scenes from Black Widow seems to hint at a potential backstory for one of its main characters that could have added an extra layer of sadness to the opening of Thunderbolts*. The film’s success as a superhero movie lies in its willingness to tackle heavier, more relatable themes while maintaining its grandiose narrative. The exploration of Yelena and other MCU characters’ traumas and emptiness in relation to The Void forms the emotional core of the movie, making their victory over the villain even more poignant.
*Note: Thunderbolts is a fictional team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has not been confirmed that it will be titled as such or if it will appear in the MCU.
In essence, the film “Thunderbolts” becomes a profoundly character-centric Marvel Cinematic Universe production. It spends significant time exploring the lives of its principal characters since their last appearances, delving deep into their personal struggles, and offering more nuanced portrayals than previously shown. Remarkably, the way “Thunderbolts” handles one key character’s narrative hints at a potentially more tragic backstory had a deleted scene from “Black Widow” been included in the final version of that film, thereby becoming an integral part of the MCU chronology.
David Harbor Has Explained One Major Black Widow Scene That Didn’t Make It Into The Final Movie
Black Widow Has Several Deleted Scenes
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in April 2025, David Harbour, who played Red Guardian, disclosed that a significant scene between Black Widow characters Alexei and Melina Vostokoff was omitted from the final film. This scene had substantial implications for both characters and was important given that they were key figures in the 2021 MCU movie. Harbour hinted at a deleted scene where Alexei and Melina shared a kiss after the Red Room’s destruction, potentially indicating that their romantic relationship could become real after playing their pre-assigned spying roles as mother and father.
Absolutely, a touching moment between me and Rachel occurred following the accident in the movie, where I gently caressed her face. This scene was among my favorites from the film… unfortunately, it was edited out. Instead of focusing on us, the audience is drawn to Natasha’s battle with Taskmaster at the end of the film. So, let’s shift our attention to the supporting characters and explore how they contributed to the movie.
Harbour’s reasoning for the scene’s removal seems valid, but his statement about it being one of his favorite moments suggests that eliminating it weakens the emotional resonance of their story as a pair. However, this isn’t necessarily negative because it enables the movie to concentrate on their connections with their fictional children – which fits well since the film primarily revolves around Natasha and Yelena. Yet, given that this prequel was released post-Natasha’s demise, questions about Alexei and Melina become even more pertinent.
The Deleted Black Widow Scene Would’ve Made Red Guardian’s Thunderbolts* Story Look Even More Tragic
Red Guardians’ Prior Romance Tease Would Make His Thunderbolts* Opening Feel More Complicated
In the continuation of Alexei’s narrative, it becomes clear that like Yelena, he has been experiencing feelings of isolation and lack of purpose. During Yelena’s visit to him, Alexei and his home are seen in a messy state, and he immediately starts reminiscing about his past glories. He even expresses his intention to take over Yelena’s role as one of Valentina’s spies when she mentions considering quitting. Throughout the movie, it is shown that Red Guardian has been grappling with his current life, which helps explain his eagerness to join the Thunderbolts.
The deleted scene from Black Widow could have made the story even more heartbreaking by suggesting that the brief glimpse of potential for a romantic relationship between Alexei and Melina didn’t pan out, either because it never happened or they separated later. Since Alexei and Yelena mention they haven’t been close since Natasha’s death, the Thunderbolts movie could have been an opportunity to explore this relationship further, explaining why Red Guardian was eager to join the team.
*Note: Thunderbolts is a fictional superhero team in the Marvel Universe.
Thunderbolts* Makes The Chances Of Melina Returning In The MCU Seem Way Higher Than Before
Yelena & Alexei’s Focal MCU Stories Raise The Chances Of Melina Returning In The Franchise
Essentially, since the deleted scene featuring Black Widow (Melina) didn’t make it into the final version of the movie, there may not be as much necessity for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to explain Melina’s whereabouts or her relationships with Alexei and Yelena after the events of the 2021 film and Natasha’s death in Avengers: Endgame. However, if Yelena and Alexei become more prominent characters in the upcoming Thunderbolts project and join the New Avengers, it could increase the chances that Melina might reappear, given her connections to their stories within the MCU.
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