Scarlet Witch’s Death: A Necessary Sacrifice Or A Multiverse Mistake?

Explore The Controversial Demise Of Scarlet Witch In The MCU, Her Significance As A Nexus Being, And The Challenges And Possibilities Of Her Return In

By Amitabh Mukherji
March 25,2023
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Since her introduction in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, has evolved from a pseudo-antagonist to a central figure in the MCU. Her powers grew to the point where she almost single-handedly defeated Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, and she was finally given her own project, WandaVision.

Questioning Wanda’s Death In Doctor Strange 2

Wanda at Wundagore
Wanda at Wundagore

Scarlet Witch is presumed dead after sacrificing herself to destroy Mount Wundagore, the hallowed mountain where the Darkhold was created. However, her death may not be so straightforward. The lack of a visible dead body and a mysterious burst of red energy as the mountain collapsed raises questions about her fate.

Scarlet Witch’s Importance To The MCU And The Multiverse

Wanda Is A Nexus Being
Wanda Is A Nexus Being

Scarlet Witch is a nexus being, which means she has extraordinary power and acts as a focal point for her universe, anchoring it to the multiverse. This makes her one of the most important characters in the Multiverse Saga and suggests her return is inevitable.

Many MCU fans believe that Scarlet Witch deserves a better arc than what was presented in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Elizabeth Olsen herself has expressed a desire for her character’s redemption, stating that there are many possibilities for her future in the MCU.

The Challenges Of Resurrecting Scarlet Witch In The MCU Multiverse

Wanda Maximoff
Wanda Maximoff

While the multiverse may provide an opportunity for Scarlet Witch’s return, the decision to resurrect her could have far-reaching implications for the MCU. Permanent character deaths, such as Iron Man and Black Widow, hold meaning and impact, and resurrecting characters may diminish that.

Potential Scenarios For Scarlet Witch’s Return

"Agatha: Coven of Chaos" Set's New Photo Hints Storyline
“Agatha: Coven of Chaos” Set’s New Photo Hints Storyline

Fans anticipate Scarlet Witch’s return in future MCU projects, such as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Avengers: Secret Wars, and Agatha: Coven of Chaos. Theories suggest that her role as a nexus being and her importance to the multiverse may be integral to these storylines, providing her with a chance for redemption.