There could have been a lot more to theScarlet Witch’s villain turn than theMarvel Cinematic Universeshowed, as a new MCU theory explains that a hidden villain that could be an even bigger threat than Doctor Doom would make sense of Wanda’s controversial storyline. Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff was equal parts hero and villain in Disney+‘sWandaVision. Her role in one of theMCU’s best TV showssaw Wanda turn into the Scarlet Witch and defeat Agatha Harkness, but before then, she hadput Westview and its residents under a hex.
There were two waysDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesscould go to continue theScarlet Witch’s MCU story. The first would have seen her trying to heal from all the tragedies she has endured. The other, which was the one the MCU decided to take with the character, was tohave the Scarlet Witch serve as the main villain of theDoctor Strangesequel. All of it was due to her wanting to take America Chavez’s powers to travel to a universe where her sons were alive. An MCU theory adds a new layer to Wanda’s villain turn.
The Scarlet Witch Was Not Doctor Strange 2’s Original Villain
Benedict Cumberbatch’s first Doctor Strange movie was directed by Scott Derrickson. The creative was originally announced to be helming the sequel, which would have seen Olsen join the franchise as the Scarlet Witch. However, due to the director and Marvel Studios having different visions of how the story should go, they parted ways. Sam Raimi, who helmed Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man movie trilogy and is well-versed in horror, was brought in to replace Derrickson. That led to changes to the story, and afterDoctor Strange in the Multiversewas released, the Scarlet Witch’s original role was revealed.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch & Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom Team Up In Avengers: Doomsday Theory That I Need To See Happen
Elizabeth Olsen has pitched Scarlet Witch’s MCU return, and an Avengers: Doomsday theory explains Wanda’s survival and possible Doctor Doom team-up.
X-Men ‘97’s original showrunner,Beau DeMayo, was the one to explain on Twitter how Wanda’s role was originally not that of a villain in theDoctor Strangesequel.DeMayo claims that the movie’s villain was meant to be Nightmare, not Wanda. In fact, the Scarlet Witch would have been a hero, teaming up with Doctor Strange and Wong to take him down after recovering fromWandaVision’s events. Instead of hunting America Chavez throughout the multiverse, DeMayo revealed that Wanda was meant to tutor her, which goes to show just how much of her storyline was changed for the final film.
The Scarlet Witch’s Villain Turn Gets A New Explanation That Brings Nightmare Into The MCU In Marvel Theory
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ Original Villain Could Finally Debut
WithWandaVision,Agatha All Along, and more new MCU projects delving further into the franchise’s magical and mystical corners, Nightmare would make a lot of sense. A new MCU theory shared on Reddit by userKey_Cattle_5525connects the villain’s MCU debut to the latest chapter in Scarlet Witch’s confusing Marvel Comics foray.Marvel’s TVA comic book series includes many references to the MCU, and one of its biggest is Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, as a version of Wanda that looks exactly like she did inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesshad been put in stasis by the TVA.
As soon as Wanda is freed, Nightmare appears, and thanks Spider-Woman for freeing her for him. Basing itself on that connection, the MCU theory suggests thatNightmare could have been involved with the Scarlet Witch’s villain turn, controlling her, and he is now back to do so once again. TheDoctor Strangesequel showed that she had been corrupted by the Darkhold, and her multiverse travels could cause incursions. The theory presents Nightmare and Eternity, which is the multiverse as a form, as opposites. Every dead universe would give Nightmare power, and he uses the Scarlet Witch to destroy them.
How The Theory Redeems The Scarlet Witch
Wanda Can Be A Hero Again In The MCU
Nightmare’s MCU debut, as the theory suggests, would be the perfect way to continue Wanda’s redemption arc. It started at the end ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.The Scarlet Witch used all of her power to destroy the Darkholds of every universe, preventing others from being corrupted by the book as she had been. If the MCU were to reveal that not only was Wanda corrupted by the Darkhold, but she had also been manipulated and controlled by Nightmare, then it would be easier for her to become a hero again.
It would also make it so Wanda was manipulated by two villains consecutively, Agatha Harkness and Nightmare.
After all, the Scarlet Witch left a path of destruction all over the multiverse. She killed many, including Earth-838’s Illuminati, in a brutal fashion. It would take a lot for her to come back from that, andrevealing that Nightmare played a key role in the Scarlet Witch’s multiversal rampagewould make the road back to her being a hero easier. It would also make it so Wanda was manipulated by two villains consecutively, Agatha Harkness and Nightmare.Avengers: Doomsdaycould then not only bring her back, but be a story about theScarlet Witchreclaiming her power and autonomy.
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.
