Elizabeth Olsen’s Return as Scarlet Witch in Marvel Zombies Delights Fans
Elizabeth Olsen’s portrayal of Scarlet Witch captivated Marvel fans in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where her Darkhold-driven descent into darkness showcased her immense power. Consumed by the desire to reunite with her sons, Wanda Maximoff confronted Doctor Strange and successfully harnessed America Chavez’s unique multiverse-hopping powers.
However, in a climactic twist, Wanda ultimately recognized the destruction she unleashed. She sacrificed herself by destroying the Darkhold across all universes and brought down Mount Wundagore in the process. Despite Marvel’s assertions that her story had concluded, speculation about her return never ceased. Now, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has confirmed her magical comeback.
Elizabeth Olsen to Reprise Her Role in Marvel Zombies
Marvel fans can celebrate as Elizabeth Olsen is officially returning to the MCU in 2025 for Marvel Zombies. Disney recently announced a slate of upcoming projects, revealing Olsen’s inclusion. This marks her first return since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Notably, viewers were introduced to a variant of Zombie Scarlet Witch in What If…? Season 1, Episode 5. Now, she’s back to stir up more chaos. Mark your calendars—Marvel Zombies will premiere on October 25, 2025.
Olsen will join a star-studded ensemble, including Awkwafina as Katy, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Randall Park as Jimmy Woo, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, and Todd Williams in a yet-to-be-revealed role.
What Does Elizabeth Olsen’s Return Mean for the MCU?
Elizabeth Olsen’s return as Scarlet Witch in Marvel Zombies represents a significant milestone, cementing her decade-long presence in the Marvel Universe. She debuted in Avengers: Age of Ultron and quickly became a beloved character, ranking alongside complex antiheroes like Loki and Bucky Barnes. Despite her transformation into a formidable villain in Multiverse of Madness, Olsen’s Scarlet Witch has yet to receive a redemption arc.
In Marvel Zombies, viewers can anticipate a menacing variant of Wanda—the Zombie Scarlet Witch—who wields Chaos Magic in a terrifying, undead form. Her presence is sure to deliver even more chills and thrills to the Marvel Universe.