Doctor Doom controlling Scarlet Witch? VisionQuest post-credits scene raises questions about Wanda’s return in Avengers: Doomsday; Is she still alive?

Elizabeth Olsen recently said she knew nothing about her future in Marvel films. However, the latest episode of VisionQuest has given fans a major reason to believe her character, Wanda Maximoff, could return. A surprise post-credits scene shows Doctor Doom finding Scarlet Witch beneath the ruins of Mount Wundagore. His words, however, suggest that he may have a bigger plan for her powers.

Doctor Doom awakens Scarlet Witch in VisionQuest finale

The post-credits scene takes viewers back to the ending of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). Wanda was last seen bringing Mount Wundagore down on herself after destroying the Darkhold, leaving her fate uncertain.

The new footage shows Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., arriving at the ruins and lifting the rubble covering Wanda. He then says, "Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine." Wanda opens her eyes moments later, suggesting that she has survived. However, the scene does not reveal whether Doom has rescued her or intends to use her abilities for his own plans. Entertainment Weekly also reported that the surprise footage was not included in advance press screeners.

Is Doctor Doom planning to control Wanda's powers?

Doctor Doom's choice of words has raised questions about whether he intends to control Scarlet Witch rather than simply bring her back. Wanda is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with abilities that include chaos magic and reality manipulation.

Her powers could give Doom a major advantage against the Avengers. However, it remains unclear whether Wanda will willingly work with him or become a victim of his plans. The scene also brings to mind Marvel Comics' Avengers: The Children's Crusade. In the storyline, Wanda's sons, Billy and Tommy, search for their missing mother, while Doctor Doom plays an important role. This has fuelled speculation about the direction of the upcoming film, although Marvel has not confirmed an adaptation.

What did Elizabeth Olsen say about her Marvel return?

According to NDTV, citing Deadline, Olsen was asked about her possible involvement in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars at the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo. She reportedly replied, "I know nothing." The actor also said she preferred not knowing details about upcoming Marvel projects so she would not accidentally reveal spoilers.

Will Scarlet Witch return in Avengers: Doomsday?

The VisionQuest scene strongly hints at Wanda's return, but Marvel has not separately confirmed Olsen's casting in Avengers: Doomsday. Speaking to TheWrap, showrunner Terry Matalas said Wanda's return had been discussed during the development of the series. However, he felt her appearance should not take attention away from Vision's story. "When you introduce Wanda again, it needs to be her story," he explained. With Doom now appearing to have found Wanda, fans are waiting to discover whether Scarlet Witch will become his ally, enemy or prisoner.