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Elizabeth Olsen is known for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The character received an interesting arc inWandaVision,leading to Wanda accepting her Scarlet Witch persona. However, following the events ofDoctor 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.
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Elizabeth Olsen Reportedly Returning to the MCU For aScarlet WitchSolo 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 seriesWandaVisionand the filmDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, the latter ends with Scarlet Witch’s apparent demise.
In the recent past,rumorsof a Scarlet Witch solo movie have made rounds on social media. Now insiderMyTimeToShineHellohas 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 Warshttps://t.co/P8hRQow65Bpic.twitter.com/iIoyVhAzDW
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH)August 12, 2025
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According to MyTimeToShineHello, a solo project focusing on Elizabeth Olsen’s character will be released sometime betweenAvengers 5andAvengers 6. Since the sixthAvengersfilm is expected to beAvengers: 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, aScarlet Witchmovie could arrive on our screens sometime between 2026 and 2027.
Fans Ecstatic and Eager to See Elizabeth Olsen Lead aScarlet WitchMovie
Although Marvel Studios is yet to confirm plans for a soloScarlet Witchmovie, 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-ledScarlet Witchsolo movie on X.
I wonder if she’s gonna be portrayed as a villain or an anti hero?
— Batnarc (@batnarc573511)June 10, 2025
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
— World Between Multiverses (@worbmultiverses)Jun 18, 2025
We await the return of mommypic.twitter.com/fN7bx30uAc
— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation)August 02, 2025
Me manifesting, so we get scarlet witch movie soonpic.twitter.com/3zrhy41IiA
— Mr Singh (@PlutoS10461371)July 04, 2025
https://twitter.com/GregoryH_1972/status/1759610377401233595
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 herselfexpressedan 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.
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Meanwhile, Marvel Studios’ head Kevin Feigestatedin 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 rumoredScarlet Witchsolo movie in the near future.
WandaVisionandDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessare streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
