Scarlet Witch’s Doomsday Return Rumor Has a Major X-Men Twist & Completes Marvel’s Mutant Retcon

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A recent rumor suggests how Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* film, potentially connecting to the X-Men. It seems like almost every Marvel actor is being considered for a role in the movie! Dozens have already signed on, with many more expected to join, including familiar faces like Chris Evans as Captain America and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Fans are also wondering if Wanda Maximoff, who hasn’t appeared since her character seemingly died in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*, will make a comeback.

Fans have anticipated Scarlet Witch’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a while, and the upcoming ‘Doomsday’ storyline seems like the ideal chance to bring her back. Because the story involves the multiverse, it could allow for multiple versions of the character to appear, even if it’s not the main Wanda we’ve seen before. According to a recent report from Alex Perez at ‘The Cosmic Circus,’ Wanda might return as a variant from the X-Men universe, though this information isn’t confirmed and should be viewed with caution.

I’ve heard, unofficially, that a version of Wanda Maximoff from the X-Men universe might appear in the *Avengers: Doomsday* movie. This version takes place in a reality where Magneto has successfully established Genosha as his ideal nation, and features a kind of royal family dynamic between Magneto, Pietro, Wanda, and Polaris. This idea has been discussed since *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* and again with the *Deadpool & Wolverine* movie, but it hasn’t quite felt right for the main storyline. The central theme they want to explore with this Wanda is her relationship with Magneto as a father figure.

What This Means For Scarlet Witch & The X-Men

If this surprising turn of events comes to pass – and it’s a big possibility, though it’s exciting to consider – it would align Scarlet Witch’s story more closely with the comic books. The character’s backstory has evolved over time, but a major change occurred when it was revealed that Magneto is her and her brother Quicksilver’s father. When Wanda and Pietro first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2014, Marvel couldn’t use this storyline because they didn’t own the rights to the X-Men and mutants. However, that’s no longer a limitation.

Despite establishing a clear origin for Wanda Maximoff’s powers, Marvel hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of changing the story later. A 2018 publication, the *Visual Dictionary*, suggested the Infinity Stone on Loki’s scepter might have either *changed* Wanda or simply *activated* powers she already possessed. Furthermore, a book presented as an in-universe text, *The Wakanda Files*, revealed that Hydra chose to operate out of Sokovia because they believed the people there had specific genetic traits that would make their experiments successful.

Now that mutants are officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and exist on our main Earth (Earth-616), thanks to the *Ms. Marvel* series – the hints that Wanda Maximoff might have a hidden mutant gene seem more important than ever. While rumors suggest a version of Scarlet Witch appearing in *Doomsday* comes from a different universe where a retcon isn’t needed, this doesn’t rule out the possibility for the main Wanda as well. The groundwork is laid, so it really comes down to whether Wanda returns and if Marvel decides to explore her mutant potential. Making her Magneto’s daughter would be complicated, but establishing her as a mutant is a straightforward option.

Beyond how it affects Scarlet Witch, this multiverse idea would be thrilling for an *Avengers: Doomsday* film. Magneto’s history with Genosha – having used it as a base in both *X-Men* and *Dark Phoenix* – could continue, establishing it as a haven for mutants. These mutants could then be drawn into conflict due to Doctor Doom and a potential threat to their world. This approach allows for the comic book storyline of Magneto being Wanda and Pietro’s father to be explored in an alternate universe, without permanently altering the main MCU timeline. This is especially useful considering the X-Men will eventually be rebooted, and Scarlet Witch might play a role in that future, potentially in Phase 7’s “Mutant Saga.”

The next big Marvel movies are coming soon! Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 31st, 2026, and then Avengers: Doomsday will be released on December 18th, 2026. Following that, Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for December 17th, 2027.

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2025-09-17 17:40