Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Wanda Maximoff
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff after she becomes the 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	Scarlet Witch by Stan Lee Jack Kirby
Adapted by	Joss Whedon
Portrayed by	Elizabeth Olsen Michaela Russell (young)
Voiced by	Elizabeth Olsen (What If...? season 2 and Marvel Zombies)
Powers	Telekinesis Energy sheilds and blast strikes Mind controlling and mind manipulation Spell casting, witchcraft and black magic Reality manipulation by using Chaos magic
In-universe information
Species	Human mutate
Gender	Female
Title	Scarlet Witch
Occupation	Witch
Affiliation	Avengers Hydra (formerly) Court of King Thor (What If...?)
Weapon	Chaos magic[1][2][3] Darkhold
Family	Olek Maximoff (father) Iryna Maximoff (mother) Pietro Maximoff (brother)
Significant other	Vision[a]
Children	Billy and Tommy Maximoff[b]
Origin	Sokovia
Nationality	Sokovian

Wanda Maximoff is a fictional 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 depicted as a Sokovian refugee who, along with her twin brother Pietro Maximoff, volunteers to be experimented on by Hydra. She gains telekinetic and energy manipulation abilities after coming into contact with the Mind Stone, harnessing Chaos magic. She later joins the Avengers and helps them defeat Ultron, becoming one of their most powerful members.

Wanda develops a romantic relationship with team-member Vision until his death. She falls victim to the Blip but is restored to life. In her grief, Wanda becomes mentally unstable and uses her abilities to trap the town of Westview, New Jersey in a false reality where she marries Vision, and has two children, Billy and Tommy Maximoff. This puts her at odds with S.W.O.R.D. and Agatha Harkness, ultimately leading her to manifest her ancient prophesied identity as the Scarlet Witch. She also takes possession of the Darkhold, which she later uses to learn about the Multiverse. Corrupted by its influence, she comes into conflict with Stephen Strange in an attempt to kidnap teenager America Chavez and take her multiverse-traveling abilities, intending to reunite with alternate versions of her children. After massacring the Earth-838 Illuminati, Wanda is confronted by that reality's Billy and Tommy. Overcome with guilt, she collapses Mount Wundagore on herself and destroys all copies of the Darkhold across the multiverse.

Olsen appeared as the character within six films throughout the MCU as of 2024^[update]. She also had a lead role in the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision (2021), while alternate versions of the character appear in the various media, including the animated series What If...? (2021-2023). 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.

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