Wanda Maximoff is a character portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise.

Wanda Maximoff was a Sokovian sorceress who possessed vast magical abilities as the fabled Scarlet Witch. Born with the latent mythical ability to harness Chaos Magic, Wanda grew up with her fraternal twin brother, Pietro Maximoff.

Notably powerful, Wanda Maximoff has fought both against and with the Avengers, attempting to hone her abilities and do what she believes is right to help the world.

Wanda: Directed by Barbara Loden. With Barbara Loden, Michael Higgins, Dorothy Shupenes, Peter Shupenes. Wanda, a lonely housewife, drifts through mining country until she meets a petty thief who takes her in.

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created the character of Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, all the way back in 1964.

The “Vision Trilogy” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming to a close very soon. The trilogy of shows, which are also connected to one MCU movie, are all now on streaming or soon to be streaming. Each one focuses on Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. Scarlet Witch and the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War after her […]

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Marvel has quietly confirmed the return of Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff AKA the Scarlet Witch, giving a first look.

Though Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, wasn't introduced in the MCU until Avengers: Age of Ultron, she's had one of the most interesting character arcs in the franchise.