Kevin Feige’s update on a potential MCU reboot hints at Scarlet Witch’s return alongside the X-Men’s introduction. After Scarlet Witch’s death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the biggest question about Elizabeth Olsen’s MCU character is whether she’ll ever return. Despite happening off-screen, Wanda Maximoff’s death seems to be definitive.
One of Kevin Feige’s updates on the MCU’s future centered on future reboots of Avengers characters and the X-Men. According to Feige, heroes as big as Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and Wolverine will eventually be recast. Taking advantage of Avengers: Secret Wars’ multiversal plot, these individual reboots will probably arrive in Phase 7.
Scarlet Witch Is A Strong Candidate For The MCU’s Character Reboot
A Scarlet Witch Reboot Could Make Wanda Maximoff A Less Villainous Mutant Character
Wanda Maximoff’s arc appeared to reach a conclusive end in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where her death apparently closed the chapter on Elizabeth Olsen’s portrayal. However, Avengers: Secret Wars offers the perfect opportunity to reintroduce Wanda in a new light. More specifically, Wanda could return as a mutant, tying her directly into the MCU’s long-awaited X-Men integration.
A rebooted Wanda could be reimagined as a powerful mutant with ties to the mutant community from the start
Wanda Maximoff has deep roots in mutant lore as Magneto’s daughter and a key figure in numerous X-Men stories. Though the MCU sidestepped this aspect during the Infinity Saga, the upcoming Mutant Saga offers a chance to restore that connection. A rebooted Wanda could be reimagined as a powerful mutant with ties to the mutant community from the start.
Scarlet Witch’s reboot potential fits the Mutant Saga’s scale and themes. Wanda’s chaos magic could influence mutantkind in events like House of M, and her many personal tragedies would resonate with other mutants, but without the baggage of her villain turn. While Olsen’s Scarlet Witch had an intense character arc, a new version could align more closely with her comic-book roots.
Wanda Maximoff Deserves Another Beginning In The MCU
Scarlet Witch’s Death Shouldn’t Be Directly Undone
Scarlet Witch’s tragic downfall into villainy seemingly marked a divisive conclusion to her arc. Simply reviving Wanda without consequence would risk cheapening the cost of her actions. Through a reboot, Marvel can preserve the impact of Wanda’s MCU story while giving her a clean slate that allows her to grapple with inner darkness without having become a full-blown, bloodthirsty villain.
After a reboot, Scarlet Witch could be an integral member of both the Avengers and the X-Men, and perhaps a former member of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Most importantly, a continuity reset could allow for a deeper exploration of Scarlet Witch’s family ties. Magneto could finally be acknowledged as Wanda’s father, and Quicksilver could finally be given development in the MCU.
