Captain America and Black Widow share one of the most iconic friendships in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Primary members of earth's mightiest heroes, Steve and Natasha initially meet in The Avengers where they take on the Chitauri together. Their friendship is further developed throughout Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War, before they return in Infinity War to fight against Thanos.
Natasha Romanoff and Steve Rogers have battled a plethora of enemies, including Loki, Thanos, and Hydra. Their characters understand each other and have supported each other through their worst times, proving that they are the MCU's ultimate best friends.
Finding A Date For Captain America
Natasha attempts to play matchmaker for Steve throughout Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Recognizing that Steve feels disconnected from the world, Nat urges Steve to embrace life and potentially find love again after being revived from his icy slumber.
Black Widow playfully tries to set Steve up with a date during their initial mission in Winter Soldier. She continues to suggest potential partners and urges him to contact Agent 13 at the end of the film.
Fighting The Chitauri Together
Steve and Natasha fight together on the ground during the Battle of New York in The Avengers. The two fight well together and co-ordinate their attacks against the Chitauri, displaying the beginning of their long-term friendship.
Natasha asks Steve to give her a boost in the air with his vibranium shield before hijacking a Chitauri flyer. Steve is visibly impressed with Natasha's skills, earning Black Widow the respect of the First Avenger.
Running From Hydra
Steve and Natasha continue to bond throughout Captain America: The Winter Soldier as they flee from Hydra together. Black Widow helps Captain America with his espionage skills before they team up with Falcon to take on a brainwashed Bucky Barnes.
Running from Hydra brings Steve and Nat together. Natasha opens up about herself more and Steve begins to trust her, strengthening the foundations of their friendship.
Steve Honors Natasha's Last Wish
Black Widow tragically dies in Avengers: Endgame after sacrificing herself on Vormir for the Soul Stone. Steve is heartbroken by the death of his best friend but honors Natasha's last wishes by insisting that they continue with the plan to revive all of Thanos' victims.
Steve understood more than anyone how distraught Natasha was following the Snap. He knew that Natasha, like Tony, would be able to rest in peace if the world was saved.
Natasha Lets Steve & Bucky Escape
Surprisingly, Steve and Natasha fight on opposite sides during Captain America: Civil War. Natasha sides with Tony in favor of the Sokovia Accords. The two factions come to blows in Germany when Steve attempts to escape with Bucky and his team.
Unsurprisingly, Natasha switches her allegiance to Steve at the last minute. Black Widow holds Black Panther at bay, allowing her best friend to leave for Siberia with Bucky.
Fighting In Wakanda Together
Captain America and Black Widow take a heroic stand against Thanos' forces in Wakanda during Avengers: Infinity War. The former Avengers emerge from hiding to battle the Mad Titan, leading the forces of earth against Proxima Midnight and the rest of the Black Order.
Steve and Natasha stand together with T'Challa, Bruce, and the forces of Wakanda against their most powerful challenge yet. Their influence is instrumental but, unfortunately, not enough to prevent Thanos' Snap.
Natasha Comforts Steve At Peggy's Funeral
In one of their most emotional scenes, Natasha travels to England to comfort Steve at Peggy's funeral during Captain America: Civil War. Nat comments that Steve shouldn't be on his own. Despite their differences over the Accords, she reunites with Steve when he needs her the most.
Natasha arguably understands Steve more than the other Avengers, except for Sam and Bucky. Knowing how much he loved Peggy, Nat ensures that she is there to support and comfort Cap through his grief.
Taking On The Winter Soldier
Steve and Natasha team up with Falcon to take on the Winter Soldier in the second Captain America movie. During the battle, Black Widow is shot by a brainwashed Bucky. Natasha is almost killed before Steve arrives to save one friend and fight another.
Although Steve didn't know it was Bucky initially, he still fought his long-term best friend and saved Natasha's life. His continuous battles with Black Widow remain highlights in their iconic friendship.
Steve Comforts Natasha After The Snap
Natasha struggles to cope in the aftermath of the Snap throughout Endgame. Although Nat maintains the Avengers' missions, the trauma of failing to save the world overwhelms her. Luckily, Steve is there to comfort Natasha when she needs him, as she was during Peggy's funeral.
It could be said that Steve also understands Natasha more than the other members of the Avengers. He recognizes when she needs support and does his best to provide the comfort his friend needs.
Saving Scarlet Witch & Vision
Steve, Natasha, and Sam emerge from the shadows in Avengers: Infinity War to save Wanda and Vision from the Black Order. Despite having no superpowers, their combined skill overwhelms Thanos' forces and provides Scarlet Witch with a much-needed boost in confidence.
Steve and Natasha spent years in hiding together following the events of Captain America: Civil War. Infinity War proves that they stuck together throughout their estrangement from the Avengers, helping people in need and further demonstrating why they are friendship goals.