Scarlet Witch’s return to theMarvel Cinematic Universemay come sooner than first thought thanks to a host of teases in 2024 and some recent comments from Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige.Scarlet Witch’s MCU deathcame inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessin 2022, yet many held out hope it was a fakeout. These theories were only strengthened by the time ofAgatha All Along’s endingin 2024, with Wanda Maximoff’s fate continually being thrown into doubt.
As such, audiences are keeping a close eye onupcoming MCU moviesto see whether the hints at Wanda’s return hold any credence. Moreover,upcoming MCU TV showslikeVision Questcould lead to Wanda’s revival, meaning Marvel has a selection of paths should this storyline be chosen for the franchise’s future. After all of the teases in 2024 that Wanda could return, recent comments about the possibility from Kevin Feige have made the theories almost impossible to deny, proving that Scarlet Witch’s resurrection could be close at hand.
Kevin Feige’s Newest Comments Combine With 2024’s Scarlet Witch Return Teases In An Interesting Way
A Resurrection Has Never Seemed More Plausible
Kevin Feige is often at the center of a lot of MCU speculation. Given his role as Marvel Studios' President and, as such, one of the key creative overseers of the MCU, Feige is regularly faced with many questions about the franchise’s inner workings. This continues withKevin Feige’s comments about the Scarlet Witch, which he made in an interview with the Brazilian entertainment outlet,Omelete:
“We had Agatha All Along on Disney+ just now, and that series was great for us. Since then, many questions have remained in fans' minds about Wanda…So, all I can say is we are excited to find out when and how Scarlet Witch can return.”
These comments are certainly interesting, primarily due to the way Feige phrases things. Rather than cryptically state that Wanda’s fate is unclear or reiterate the fact that she is dead, Feige almost outright confirms that the character will come back. In stating that he is excited to see when and how she can return, Feige essentially confirms the long-running theories. This comes afterAgatha All Alongtoo, which already hinted Wanda may not be dead by providing yet another way characters can live on after death in the form of ghosts.
The MCU Has Two Perfect Excuses To Bring Scarlet Witch Back Soon
In light of Feige’s comments, it is worth exploring the ways Scarlet Witch could come back to the MCU sooner rather than later. The first, and most obvious, option is the multiverse. WhileWandaVision’s ending confirmed that there is only one Scarlet Witch in the multiverse,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessrevealed that there are infinite Wanda Maximoffs. This could allow Elizabeth Olsen to return to the role without being the infinitely powerful version of Earth-616.
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Another possibility is the introduction ofAgatha All Along’s Billy Maximoff. After seemingly being lost to the void after Wanda’s Hex broke down inWandaVision,Agatha All Alongrevealed that the soul of Billy Maximoff was reincarnated, complete with his mother’s reality-altering chaos magic. Billy’s journeys in the MCU could prove an excuse to bring Scarlet Witch back if only to explore the fractured relationship between the two.
With Billy possessing her powers too, there are many ways the MCU could tie those into Scarlet Witch’s resurrection…
Agatha All Alongmade it clear that Billy was only concerned with findingScarlet Wtich’s other son - Tommy Maximoff. Billy made his distaste for Wanda clear in the show, meaning a lot of dramatic potential could be found in her return and their subsequent reunion. With Billy possessing her powers too, there are many ways the MCU could tie those into Scarlet Witch’s resurrection, given that chaos magic is capable of creating life.
Waiting Too Long To Bring The MCU’s Scarlet Witch Back Could Sabotage Her Story
The MCU Needs To Bring Wanda Back Soon
Above all else, Feige’s comments prove that the MCU needs to waste no time in bringing Scarlet Witch back. The franchise needs to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak; many fans are still talking about Wanda’s past journey in the MCU and theorizing how she could come back, despite her officially dying almost three years ago. Clearly,the interest is still there from audiences in regard to the Scarlet Witch’s story, and bringing her back too late would risk damaging her overall arc.
Bringing Wanda back around the same time as theMCU’sX-Menmoviecould also be a potential storyline, given that Wanda is heavily tied to the mutant Magneto in Marvel Comics.
After all, the MCU still has to resolve the important ways Wanda is tied to the Multiverse Saga.WandaVision’s prophecy in the Darkhold made it seem as though the Scarlet Witch was integral to the future of the franchise, a plot point that many expected to be raised once more inAvengers: Doomsday’s storyand that of its sequel,Avengers: Secret Wars. With that in mind, theMarvel Cinematic Universewould be better off bringing back Wanda before then, completing the Scarlet Witch’s story before it becomes too late to do so satisfyingly.
Avengers: Secret Wars
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Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
