Elizabeth Olsen is known for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The character received an interesting arc in WandaVision, leading to Wanda accepting her Scarlet Witch persona. However, following the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Olsen has been absent from the MCU.
A solo project focusing on Scarlet Witch has been long rumored. The rumored film received a much-needed update from an insider, which delighted most fans. After the news of Olsen’s reported return to the MCU made its way online, fans took to social media to express their thoughts on a potential Scarlet Witch project. Here is the latest update regarding the rumored Scarlet Witch solo movie and when Olsen might return to the titular role.
Elizabeth Olsen Reportedly Returning to the MCU For a Scarlet Witch Solo Movie
Elizabeth Olsen‘s Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch is one of the most popular characters in the MCU. The character was also at the forefront of the MCU’s phase four featuring heavily in the limited series WandaVision and the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, the latter ends with Scarlet Witch’s apparent demise.
In the recent past, rumors of a Scarlet Witch solo movie have made rounds on social media. Now insider MyTimeToShineHello has shared an update regarding the rumored project on X. Responding to a fan’s question about the project, the scooper tweeted the following:
Yes either between Avengers 5 and 6 or after Secret Wars https://t.co/P8hRQow65B pic.twitter.com/iIoyVhAzDW
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) February 19, 2024
According to MyTimeToShineHello, a solo project focusing on Elizabeth Olsen’s character will be released sometime between Avengers 5 and Avengers 6. Since the sixth Avengers film is expected to be Avengers: Secret Wars, the insider’s tweet also implies that there is a possibility of a Scarlet Witch solo movie being released after that project. Nonetheless, if MyTimeToShineHello’s claims are accurate, a Scarlet Witch movie could arrive on our screens sometime between 2026 and 2027.
Fans Ecstatic and Eager to See Elizabeth Olsen Lead a Scarlet Witch Movie
Although Marvel Studios is yet to confirm plans for a solo Scarlet Witch movie, many fans took the recent update from MyTimeToShineHello as a confirmation of Elizabeth Olsen’s rumored return to the MCU. Moreover, fans were pleased with the update as it gave them a rough timeline for when they could see Elizabeth Olsen back as Scarlet Witch in the MCU.
Here is how fans are reacting to the recent update regarding the Elizabeth Olsen-led Scarlet Witch solo movie on X.
I wonder if she’s gonna be portrayed as a villain or an anti hero?
— Batnarc (@batnarc573511) February 19, 2024
They should get Jac Schaeffer for this. Maybe explain what was going on in MoM and find a way to redeem her in the movie
— Chris DiSantis || World Between Multiverses (@worbmultiverses) February 19, 2024
We await the return of mommy pic.twitter.com/fN7bx30uAc
— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) February 19, 2024
Me manifesting, so we get scarlet witch movie soon pic.twitter.com/3zrhy41IiA
— Mr Singh (@PlutoS10461371) February 19, 2024
Is it going to be a redemption story? I mean, she’s literally a serial killer.
— Gregory (@GregoryH_1972) February 19, 2024
As the tweets suggest, fans are excited and eager to see Olsen return to the MCU as the Scarlet Witch in a solo movie. While nothing is set in stone just yet, Olsen herself expressed an interest in returning to the MCU during an interview last year. The actress also wanted to see her character have a redemptive arc and most fans echoed the sentiment.
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios’ head Kevin Feige stated in 2022 that he wanted to explore more stories featuring Scarlet Witch and would love to work with Olsen again. Hence, there is a strong possibility of Olsen returning for the rumored Scarlet Witch solo movie in the near future.
WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are streaming on Disney+.
