Yelena BelovaCharacter guide · Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh plays Yelena Belova in Black Widow, alongside Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff. The film returns to the personal history surrounding Natasha’s life before the Avengers, making it a useful first stop for meeting Yelena within that world of unfinished relationships and espionage.

Listen to what the humor makes room for

Yelena’s sharp exchanges are worth watching for both their timing and what lies beneath them. Notice when a joke opens a conversation and when it keeps another person at a distance. Let those changes develop through the scenes rather than reading ahead into later relationships.

Yelena Belova, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Begin with Black Widow, then use the Hawkeye guide before moving to that series. Black Widow’s placement in the release sequence matters for its later references, so consult the film guide if this is your first MCU viewing. This profile keeps the existing adult portrayal separate from the catalog’s younger Yelena record.

1. 01

   Black Widow

   2021 · Open the title guide ↗

2. 02

   Hawkeye

   2021 · Open the title guide ↗

Florence Pugh is listed among the announced performers for Avengers: Doomsday.

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.