After the climactic events in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the mysterious fate of Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, has been officially unveiled. An official book finally confirmed what happened to the troubled superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
Wanda Maximoff, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen, has become one of the central characters within the MCU since her introduction in Avengers: Age of Ultron. As her story unfolded, fans developed high expectations for her character’s trajectory, especially when tragedy led to her villainous turn in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The film concludes with Wanda realizing the error of her ways and she chooses to sacrifice herself to destroy all copies of the Darkhold.
Marvel Confirms Scarlet Witch’s Death in New Book
So did Scarlet Witch survive the events in Doctor Strange 2 or was it truly the end for the character? The book titled Marvel Studios’ The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline not only provides closure to the character’s storyline but also brings both clarity and disappointment to fans of the MCU.
Scarlet Witch is dead according to ‘The MCU: An Official Timeline’
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In the narrative of Doctor Strange 2, Wanda engages in a battle with Doctor Strange, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, along with his ally Wong, played by Benedict Wong, and the new character America Chavez, portrayed by Xochitl Gomez. After this fierce confrontation, Wanda finds herself transported to Earth-838, a different reality, where she has a poignant encounter with her sons Billy and Tommy. However, rather than embracing their mother, they react with fear and longing for their real maternal figure.
This turn of events in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness raises questions about the fate of the Scarlet Witch in the MCU. With various Multiverse Variants established, future projects within the MCU might introduce an alternative version of Scarlet Witch. However, it’s essential to note that such developments have not yet been officially confirmed, leaving fans to ponder the possibilities.
Will Marvel Introduce a Scarlet Witch Variant?
The revelation of the Scarlet Witch’s fate has stirred both anticipation and disappointment among fans. While it brings closure to the character’s journey, some were hopeful for more diverse and elaborate storytelling possibilities. As the MCU continues to evolve and expand, fans eagerly await new developments and variants that may provide fresh insights into Wanda Maximoff’s character and her role in the vast multiverse.
Doctor Strange 2 already addressed the existence of the multiverse and how Scarlet Witch explored it to find a Variant with her children. This certainly confirms that Wanda Maximoff has other Variants out there, and one of them could also become Scarlet Witch. With the multiverse teetering out of control, thanks to the events in Loki Season 2, there is a possibility that Wanda could return in future MCU projects.
