The Mystery of Wanda’s Fate

It’s been a hot minute since we last witnessed Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Elizabeth Olsen, the incredible actor behind the Scarlet Witch, is totally up for slipping back into those magical shoes. But here’s the kicker: she isn’t completely sure if Wanda is alive, dead, or hanging out in some bizarre limbo.

Last Seen in Action

Olsen last graced our screens as the Scarlet Witch in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Now, how you feel about that film’s take on Wanda’s saga could vary wildly — like, you might even think it misfired spectacularly! Still, it sure felt like a finale for her character, with our erstwhile heroine (or villain, depending on your perspective) apparently getting flattened under a heap of rubble. But let’s be real, this is the MCU — they have a reputation for resurrecting the ‘dead’ as if they’re just taking a nap. I mean, Robert Downey, Jr. popping up again? C’mon.

What’s Elizabeth Saying?

In a recent chat with InStyle, Olsen pretty much admitted she’s in the dark about Wanda’s ultimate fate. Her appearance in Marvel Zombies was recorded ages ago, long before we ever saw it. “I recorded that so long ago, I’m sorry. It’s so wild that… I just wish I could shed more light on it,” she confessed.

Ready for a Comeback

But don’t misunderstand; she’s itching to don Wanda’s iconic red crown again. “It’s just silly,” she said, encapsulating the fun of making MCU flicks. “We’re adult kids playing on a giant playground, flying around and shooting powers from our hands! I’ve gotten to play this character so many times over the last decade. I step away, but then I really miss her and want her back. I’d leap at the chance to bring Wanda back to life!”

Fans Are Speculating

Fans have been buzzing with theories on how the Scarlet Witch could resurface ever since the credits rolled on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Though there’s been no confirmation about her showing up in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, and even Olsen has tossed that idea around, the buzz about X-Men and multiverse hijinks could definitely set the stage for her dramatic return.

Hope Springs Eternal

To add even more speculation fuel, Terry Matalas’ upcoming series VisionQuest is being marketed as the third part of the WandaVision trilogy, promising to introduce an older version of Wanda’s son, Tommy. With Billy already making waves on Agatha All Along, only one family member is missing from the equation — the Scarlet Witch herself! This absence feels a tad intentional, doesn’t it? Could this new series be laying the groundwork for her grand comeback?