Summary

• Wanda Maximoff's Scarlet Witch sacrificed herself in a last moment of heroism in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
• An MCU theory suggests the Scarlet Witch may have sent herself to a pocket universe, allowing her to return in the MCU's future.
• The concept of incursions could see the Scarlet Witch's reality and the MCU's main continuity collide, bringing her back to the MCU.

Marvel Studios' Scarlet Witch's MCU story might not actually be over.

Following the tragic events of Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and WandaVision, Mount Wundagore and destroying the Darkhold. However, one theory suggests this might not be the end for the Scarlet Witch.

Scarlet Witch May Have Sent Herself To A Pocket Universe In Doctor Strange 2

According to a new theory shared by Scarlet Witch's survival in Multiverse of Madness have been a popular one since the movie's release, as a well-timed flash of red energy during the destruction of Mount Wundagore led to speculation that Maximoff could have escaped at the last second. However, the idea of the Scarlet Witch trapping herself in an alternate universe could be interesting for the MCU to explore.

Marvel Studios' official MCU timeline confirmed that the Scarlet Witch did die in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but this doesn't rule out her returning in some capacity.

Given her remarkable power level, it's possible that the Scarlet Witch created her own universe to reside in while the Darkhold's corruption wears off. She has already proven her ability to construct fabricated worlds, as she trapped Westview's residents in the Hex in WandaVision, a barrier of radiation and magic that allowed her to alter anything inside at will. A variant of Doctor Strange also proved it's possible to create a pocket universe in Marvel Studios' What If...?, saving himself, and later trapping Killmonger and Arnim Zola inside. It's very possible that the Scarlet Witch could have done the same.

Incursions Can Bring The Scarlet Witch Back To The MCU

The idea that the Scarlet Witch could be safe and sound inside a pocket universe of her own plays perfectly into the overarching themes of the MCU's Multiverse Saga, and could create the perfect opportunity to bring her back to the MCU. Marvel Studios introduced incursions in Multiverse of Madness, described as events that occur when two universes collide, destroying one or both in the process. Should the Scarlet Witch be stuck in her own universe, it's possible an incursion could collide her reality with the MCU's main universe, and bring her back while contributing to the MCU's overarching narrative.