A surprise post-credits sequence in the season finale of the Disney+ series “VisionQuest” has resolved one of Marvel’s biggest cliffhangers, reviving Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff ahead of her return to the big screen, according to multiple entertainment reports.
The finale, which concluded the storyline spanning “WandaVision” and “Agatha All Along,” reunited Vision, played by Paul Bettany, with his sons Tommy, played by Ruaridh Mollica, and Billy, played by Joe Locke. The main narrative also provided closure between Vision and the villain Ultron, with James Spader reprising his role. However, it was a post-credits sequence that delivered the show’s biggest revelation for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Doctor Doom awakens Wanda Maximoff
As reported by Collider and /Film, the sequence flashes back to the climax of the 2022 film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” where Wanda appeared to die while bringing down Mount Wundagore. In the new footage, Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., walks through the mountain’s rubble and issues a command: “Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine.” Maximoff then suddenly opens her eyes, establishing her impending role in “Avengers: Doomsday.”
The scene ties directly into promotional materials for “Avengers: Doomsday,” which hits theaters on Dec. 18, 2026. Commentators noted that Doom is accompanied by masked figures known as Latverian witches, prompting speculation that Maximoff may serve as one of his acolytes, /Film reported. Comic book lore from the 2010 run “Avengers: The Children’s Crusade” previously showed Doom taking advantage of an amnesiac Wanda to claim her abilities before her twin sons intervened.
Creative choices behind the finale
In an interview with TheWrap, “VisionQuest” showrunner Terry Matalas explained that while discussions about incorporating Wanda into the episodic plot occurred frequently, the creative team elected to leave her out of the main narrative. Matalas noted that early script drafts explored different elements, but Maximoff’s presence continually risked overshadowing Vision’s personal journey. He emphasized that whenever Wanda properly reappears, the focus should remain squarely on her own perspective.
Matalas also revealed that bringing back Spader as Ultron was one of his earliest concepts for the series, requiring an in-person meeting in New York to pitch the dynamic to the actor. The production team constructed an open soundstage to simulate an authentic sitcom recording for an internal sequence titled “UltraVision,” relying on the television crew to provide responsive studio laughter.
Broader MCU connections take shape
The sequence appears to fit into an expanding pattern across recent Marvel projects, according to Collider. Additional teasers, such as a confrontation between Doom and Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo, in “Avengers: Endgame Encore,” suggest Doom is pursuing key figures linked to cosmic incursions that fracture parallel realities. Both Maximoff’s multiverse dream-walking and Peter Parker’s reality-splitting spells in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” previously triggered such threats.
Whether Maximoff willingly joins Doom or falls under his control remains unanswered as fans wait for “Avengers: Doomsday” to reach theaters next month.
