Will there be a Scarlet Witch movie?

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Film release date: TBC

Director: TBC

Major cast: Elizabeth Olsen (speculated)

Currently, the project is unconfirmed. While there are rumors of scriptwriting beginning, there hasn’t been an official confirmation.

Last updated: 23 March 2026

Wanda Maximoff, known as the Scarlet Witch, is a fascinating and complicated character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After her prominent appearances in WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fans are eagerly wondering if Elizabeth Olsen will reprise the role in a future solo movie.

Although Marvel hasn’t officially announced a Scarlet Witch movie, there’s a lot of talk and excitement among fans. Elizabeth Olsen has said she’d be happy to return as Wanda if the story is good, and there are rumors that writers are already working on a script. This suggests a solo Scarlet Witch film is still very much a possibility.

Let’s explore what we currently know about a possible Scarlet Witch movie and what it might entail. Here’s a rundown of all the information we’ve found so far.

Will there be a Scarlet Witch movie?

Marvel Studios hasn’t officially confirmed a solo movie for Scarlet Witch yet. But, sources say they’re starting to develop a project focused on Wanda Maximoff, and Jac Schaeffer and Megan McDonnell – both writers who’ve worked on Marvel projects before – are reportedly writing the screenplay.

Marvel and Disney haven’t officially announced anything yet, and we don’t know who might direct the project or when filming could begin.

Elizabeth Olsen has played Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) since her introduction in the 2015 film Avengers: Age of Ultron, and she’s expressed a willingness to reprise the role if the storyline is compelling. She’s said playing Scarlet Witch is enjoyable and even silly at times, and she’d happily return to the character if the project felt like a good fit.

Despite her success with Marvel, Olsen has stated she doesn’t have any upcoming Marvel projects at the moment. She’s currently prioritizing work, especially films that will be shown in theaters.

When could a Scarlet Witch movie release?

Since the project hasn’t been officially confirmed, everyone is guessing when a Scarlet Witch movie might come out. Even if it does happen, it probably won’t be in theaters before late 2027. Marvel already has big plans for 2026 and 2027 with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars movies.

Elizabeth Olsen has confirmed she won’t be filming the upcoming Avengers movies in London because she’s already committed to other work.

A Scarlet Witch movie is potentially in the works, but it likely wouldn’t be released until after Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finished – possibly as the MCU moves into a new stage. Right now, there’s no confirmed release date, so fans will have to wait for more information.

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Who could return for a Scarlet Witch movie?

If the movie moves forward, Elizabeth Olsen is the most likely – and perhaps most important – actor to return as Wanda Maximoff. She’s said she’d be happy to reprise the role if the story is good. As of now, no other actors have been confirmed to return or join the cast.

Because the character is connected to Doctor Strange and magic within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s possible we might see characters like Benedict Cumberbatch’s Stephen Strange or Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness make an appearance, but this is just guesswork at this point.

After the storylines in WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it’s unclear what happened to Wanda. Though it seemed like she died in the latter film, that leaves the possibility for her to reappear in a surprising way.

If a movie about Wanda Maximoff happens, it could focus on her trying to make amends for her past actions, her powerful and unpredictable magic, or her continued search for her son, Tommy (Speed). There are many directions the story could take, but until Marvel confirms anything, fans are left to speculate and hope for the best.

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Helen DalyDeputy Digital Editor

Helen Daly leads new projects and business ventures as Deputy Digital Editor at TopMob. Before that, she worked as Deputy TV Editor for a national publication. She holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.

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2026-03-23 15:38