Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen has left fans disappointed after her recent update on her potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In a recent interview on the Today show, Olsen was asked about her return to the franchise, to which she responded that she had “no idea” if she would return but hopes to do so. She also confirmed that she had not started filming for any MCU appearances, had not seen a script, and had not had a Zoom call with Marvel Studios, indicating that there is no active contract for her return.

Olsen’s Marvel Studios Contract Situation

Olsen previously signed a “very short” contract at the beginning of her tenure with the MCU, and she now signs extensions for every subsequent movie. She stated that “everything’s constantly just, it’s always adjusting for me. No. I don’t think of this either as the end.” However, her recent comments suggest that her latest contract expired with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

What Does This Mean For Scarlet Witch’s MCU Future?

Despite Olsen’s comments, this does not mean that she won’t return to the MCU, nor does it mean that Marvel Studios doesn’t want her back. It just means that Doctor Strange 2 marked the end of her latest batch of agreed MCU commitments, and the studio probably doesn’t have any immediate plans for her. With Olsen still interested in returning to the MCU, negotiations for her next contract are likely to happen soon. This news doesn’t even rule out her joining Agatha: Coven of Chaos, the WandaVision spin-off, late into the ongoing production.

Fans React To Olsen’s Comments

Many Scarlet Witch fans expressed their disappointment with Olsen’s latest comments, with some even urging Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to arrange her next contract. However, Olsen’s earlier statement that she thinks she’ll be back in the MCU suggests that she is still optimistic about returning to the franchise.