Wanda Maximoff is alive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The finale of VisionQuest has answered one of Marvel’s biggest lingering questions, with Elizabeth Olsen returning as the Scarlet Witch in a surprise post-credits scene that also features Robert Downey Jr.‘s Doctor Doom. The reveal comes just weeks before Avengers: Doomsday reaches cinemas in December.
The eighth and final episode of the Disney+ series, titled ‘Forever’, concludes the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along. While the finale reunites Vision with Billy and Tommy, its final moments revisit Wanda’s apparent death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and suggest her story is far from over.
Major spoilers follow for the VisionQuest series finale and its post-credits scenes.
How Does Wanda Return In The ‘VisionQuest’ Post-Credits Scene?
The second post-credits scene takes viewers back to Mount Wundagore, where Wanda brought the mountain’s temple crashing down upon herself at the end of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. That sequence had seemingly brought the Scarlet Witch’s MCU story to an end, leaving her fate uncertain for more than four years.
This time, a new figure enters the ruins. Doctor Doom lifts the rubble surrounding Wanda and tells her, ‘Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine.’ Her eyes open, confirming that she is not gone after all. The moment connects one of Marvel’s most powerful characters directly to the villain of its next Avengers film.
What Does Wanda’s Return Mean For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?
The timing is significant. Avengers: Doomsday arrives in UK cinemas on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, followed by its US release on Friday, 18 December. Marvel has already confirmed Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom, and the VisionQuest scene makes it clear that Doom is interested in Wanda’s extraordinary magical abilities.
However, the scene does not establish whether Wanda will willingly work with Doom, whether he intends to control her, or precisely how prominent her role might be in the film. Although the stinger strongly points towards an appearance in Doomsday, the studio has not yet explained what comes next for the character.
There is a possible comic-book parallel in Avengers: The Children’s Crusade, which sees Billy and Tommy searching for their mother as Doctor Doom becomes entangled in Wanda’s story. The MCU may borrow elements of that storyline, but an adaptation has not been confirmed.
Will Wanda Reunite With Vision, Billy And Tommy?
Wanda’s return follows another major development in the finale. Paul Bettany‘s Vision reunites with his sons, Tommy, played by Ruaridh Mollica, and Billy, played by Joe Locke. The trio have spent years separated by the events of WandaVision and its spin-offs, making their reunion one of the finale’s emotional payoffs.
Before the credits, Tommy asks his father whether they might ever see Wanda again. Vision does not rule it out. The closing scene then shows that a family reunion is possible, although Doom’s intervention may make that prospect considerably more complicated.
When Will We See Scarlet Witch Again?
At present, Marvel has not formally detailed Wanda’s next appearance beyond the VisionQuest post-credits reveal. Nevertheless, Avengers: Doomsday is the clearest next destination, and the scene places her directly in the film’s path. For further preparation, read Popped’s complete VisionQuest guide, Avengers: Doomsday cast guide and essential MCU catch-up before VisionQuest.
The unexpected scene was not included in preview screeners, according to TheWrap’s reporting, explaining why the revelation was kept under wraps before release.
All eight episodes of VisionQuest are streaming now on Disney+. Avengers: Doomsday opens in UK cinemas on 16 December and US cinemas on 18 December 2026.
