Elizabeth Olsen’s future as theScarlet Witchcould include her biggest streak in theMarvel Cinematic Universe.Olsen has been in the MCU for a decade, with the actress having first appeared as Wanda Maximoff inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier’s post-credits scene back in 2014. Currently, theScarlet Witch’s MCU timelineis at a dark point for the character, as Wanda became a villain inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, killing many in a multiverse-wide murder spree. That culminated in Wanda realizing she was wrong in the end and sacrificing herself to destroy all the Darkholds.
While Wanda is currently dead in the MCU, the character’s return seems to be only a matter of time.WandaVision’s first spinoff series,Agatha All Along, featured many teases about the Scarlet Witch’s possible return inupcoming MCU projects. One of Wanda’s sons, Billy Maximoff, played a major role in it, befriending Agatha Harkness, the Scarlet Witch’s MCU nemesis, by the end of the show.Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has commented on the Scarlet Witch’s return, claiming that they “are excited to find out when and how Scarlet Witch can return.“A return could lead to her best MCU streak.
Elizabeth Olsen Has A New MCU Project In 2025
The Scarlet Witch Actress Returns For A TV Show
After a year with few releases, including onlyDeadpool & Wolverineon the movie side, the MCU is coming back for a packed 2025. Recently, Disney+ shared a sneak peek at all of theMCU TV showsthat are going to premiere on the streaming service in the next year. One of those projects isMarvel Zombies.The TV-MA animated seriesis going to feature many MCU actors reprising their roles, and it turns out thatElizabeth Olsen will return as the Scarlet Witch in 2025through the animated series, connecting to a previous appearance.
Olsen already has a past withMarvel Zombies, in a way. The upcoming animated series spins out of an episode ofWhat If…?season 1, where a zombie version of the Scarlet Witch appeared. However, Wanda was one of the many characters who showed up in the episode but never spoke. As such, Olsen did not voice the Scarlet Witch in that first iteration of theMarvel Zombiesuniverse.The zombie Scarlet Witch was last seen fighting the Hulkas survivors escaped inWhat If… Zombies?!Based on her immense power, Scarlet Witch should play a major role inMarvel Zombies.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Biggest Scarlet Witch Streak Has Been Repeated Twice
The Actress Has Appeared In Many MCU Projects
Elizabeth Olsen’s presence in the MCU for a decade has led to the actress having two major streaks in the franchise. While the MCU’s Multiverse Saga has seen characters go missing for years, the Infinity Saga was more consistent when it came to heroes showing up. That period was responsible for Olsen’s first major streak of MCU appearances, which took place between 2014 and 2016. The actress debuted inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, then appeared inAvengers: Age of Ultronbefore being key toCaptain America: Civil War’s plot,making it three years in a row in the MCU.
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The Multiverse Saga has treated Wanda Maximoff better — in terms of appearances — than most characters.Olsen was the star of Marvel Studios' first TV serieson Disney+,WandaVision, with the actress coming back as a villain inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessand different versions of the Scarlet Witch inWhat If…?season 2. Those appearances allowed Olsen to once again appear in the MCU for three years in a row, from 2021 to 2023, matching her previous streak from the MCU’s Infinity Saga. However, there is a good chance those streaks will now get passed.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Marvel Return Could Break The Scarlet Witch’s MCU Appearance Record
Wanda Maximoff’s Biggest MCU Streak Could Be About To Begin
Elizabeth Olsen’s current longest streak of years appearing in the MCU is three in a row, which she has repeated twice. Now, the actress’s confirmed 2025 return inMarvel Zombiescould be the start of her biggest franchise streak so far, asthere is potential for Olsen to appear in the MCU consecutively for at least four years.Marvel Zombieswould be Olsen’s only 2025 Scarlet Witch appearance, but 2026 could see Wanda return from the dead in one of two projects, which are a major movie and an interesting TV series.
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Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch return has been confirmed for a 2025 MCU project, and Wanda Maximoff could appear in more Marvel shows & movies after.
Due to her relationship with Paul Bettany’s Marvel character, it would make sense forOlsen to appear as the Scarlet Witch in Marvel Studios’Visionseries. The project is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release, with James Spader reprising his role as Ultron, which makes Wanda’s return even more likely due to her connection to the villain. The other 2026 MCU project that could feature the Scarlet Witch isAvengers: Doomsday. Wanda Maximoff’s redemption for her murder spree could come on the biggest stage possible. Her powers and multiverse knowledge could help the Avengers defeat Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.
After that, Olsen’s Scarlet Witch could return for another Avengers movie, helping end the Multiverse Saga. 2027’sAvengers: Secret Warscould follow the comic book event of the same name and end with the multiverse being restored by some characters. Due to her reality-altering powers, that task could fall to Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. Appearing from 2025 to 2027 would allow Olsen to match her previous MCU streak of appearances, buta teased Scarlet Witch movie possibly coming in 2028could let her break that record. Spinoffs fromAgatha All AlongandVisioncould even make that streak go further.
Will A Scarlet Witch Movie Happen?
Wanda Maximoff’s Return Has Been Teased Heavily
A Scarlet Witch movie would be the best way to ensure that Olsen manages to break her previous MCU record.Agatha All Alongfeatured many teases that the Scarlet Witch might not be exactly dead after all or that the character will at least come back to life in the near future. Adding to that,WandaVisionandAgatha All AlongcreatorJac Schaeffer wants to see a Scarlet Witch movie happen.A Scarlet Witch movie would fit in with what Marvel is doing withWandaVision’s other lead character, Paul Bettany’s Vision.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessgetting near the $1 billion mark shows Wanda has great movie potential.
Bettany is set to lead another MCU project in the form of 2026’s Vision series. Given how Wanda Maximoff is more popular than Vision, it would make sense for the MCU to give the Scarlet Witch a new project to headline, andDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessgetting near the $1 billion mark shows Wanda has great movie potential.Olsen previously said that she would be open to returning if “there’s a way to use her well”(ViaCollider), and aScarlet Witchsolo movie would be that. After recent teases, the project is looking likely.
Scarlet Witch
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Scarlet Witch debuted, along with her twin brother, Quicksilver in X-Men #4 (March 1964). Also known as Wanda Maximoff, she first appears as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, before she eventually became a member of the Avengers. In the comics, she is a mutant who uses chaos magic to alter reality.Scarlet Witch is played by Elizabeth Olsen in the MCU, having debuted in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
