Scarlett Johansson Calls Filming Avengers 2012 'Big Mess' Despite $1.5B Success

Scarlett Johansson has candidly reflected on the making of the 2012 film The Avengers, describing the production as chaotic and the ensemble cast as looking "insane." Despite the film's unprecedented success, grossing over $1.5 billion, Johansson revealed that the cast initially felt the movie was a "big mess" and were uncertain if it would work, placing their faith in Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and director Joss Whedon. The turning point came during the filming of the iconic 360-degree Battle of New York scene, which convinced the cast that the film might succeed. Johansson highlighted the distinct tones and identities of individual Marvel characters like Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America, which made combining them challenging. She also noted that while the movie felt disorganized on set, the cast enjoyed the experience and became close during production. Ultimately, Johansson affirmed that the film was "an impossible movie that should not have worked," yet it became one of the most successful films of all time.