| Wanda Maximoff | |
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| Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Elizabeth_Olsen_as_Wanda_Maximoff.jpg) Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in the WandaVision episode "The Series Finale" (2021). | |
| First appearance | Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) |
| Last appearance | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | Joss Whedon |
| Portrayed by |
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| Voiced by | Elizabeth Olsen (What If...? season 2) |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | Scarlet Witch |
| Occupation | Witch |
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| Family |
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| Significant other | Vision[a] |
| Children | Billy and Tommy Maximoff (artificial)[b] |
| Origin | Sokovia |
| Nationality | Sokovian |
Wanda Maximoff is a character primarily portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Wanda is initially depicted as a Sokovian refugee who, along with her twin brother Pietro, volunteers to be experimented on by Hydra. The Mind Stone,known as Chaos magic, amplifies her natural telekinetic and energy manipulation abilities.[3] Wanda initially conflicts with the Avengers but later joins them to defeat Ultron, becoming one of their most powerful members.[4]
She develops a romantic relationship with Vision until he dies during the conflict with Thanos. After she is restored to life, Wanda becomes mentally unstable and uses her abilities to trap the entire town of Westview in a false reality she creates to her liking. This brings her into conflict with S.W.O.R.D. and Agatha Harkness, causing her to manifest her ancient prophesied identity as the Scarlet Witch.[5] After reluctantly freeing Westview, she absorbs Agatha's abilities. She takes possession of the Darkhold, which she later uses to locate alternate-reality versions of her children, Billy and Tommy Maximoff, whom she created in the false reality. Wielding the Darkhold, she seeks to kill teenager America Chavez, absorb her multiverse transportation powers, and then kill and replace another version of herself and take their children for herself, coming into conflict with former ally Stephen Strange. Possessing her counterpart from Earth-838, Wanda massacres the Illuminati until being confronted by the Earth-838 versions of her children. She collapses Mount Wundagore on herself and dies, destroying all copies of the Darkhold across the multiverse.
Wanda has become a central character within the MCU, appearing in six films as of 2023. She also has a lead role in the miniseries WandaVision (2021). Alternate versions of Wanda from alternate universes appear in the animated series What If...? (2021–present) and in the film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022): "Zombie Wanda", "Wanda-Merlin", and "Wanda-838". Olsen's portrayal of the character has been well-received, and she has earned several accolades for her performance, notably being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021, and a Golden Globe Award in 2022.[6]
- ^ "What Is The Scarlet Witch? Wandavision's 'Chaos Magic' Reveal, Explained". Inverse. February 26, 2021. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Di Placido, Dani (February 27, 2021). "'WandaVision's' Mysterious Chaos Magic, Explained". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Marnell, Blair (February 28, 2021). "'WandaVision': The Scarlet Witch's Powers and Chaos Magic, Explained". Collider. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ "Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) On Screen Full Report". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ Acuna, Kirsten (February 26, 2021). "'WandaVision' finally gives Wanda her Marvel superhero name and fans are overjoyed". Insider. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 13, 2021). "Hollywood Foreign Press Unveils Its Golden Globes Nominations: 'Belfast', 'Power Of The Dog' & Netflix Lead Field". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
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