Tue Mar 25 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Scarlet Witch’s Absence Confirmed (For Now) From Upcoming Avengers Films

**London, UK** – Elizabeth Olsen, the actress portraying the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has confirmed she will not be involved in the upcoming Avengers films, *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*. This news comes despite previous teases from Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige suggesting Wanda’s return to the MCU.

Olsen, speaking to *The Hollywood Reporter*, cited her commitment to filming a pilot for the FX drama *Seven Sisters* as the reason for her absence from the London-based productions. While some speculate this could be a strategic misdirection to maintain the surprise of a potential Scarlet Witch appearance, Olsen’s statement seemingly confirms that the character won’t feature in these two highly anticipated films.

Fans had hoped for Wanda’s return after her apparent demise in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*. The character’s absence from *Agatha: Coven of Chaos* further fueled speculation. Feige himself had previously hinted at Wanda’s return, creating excitement amongst fans.

Despite Olsen’s absence, *Avengers: Secret Wars* is shaping up to be a massive crossover event, with the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange already confirmed. The film is also rumoured to feature characters from the Fantastic Four and the Thunderbolts.

The Russo brothers, directing *Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*, have described the films as a “new beginning” for the MCU, laying the groundwork for Phase 7. They’ve highlighted their focus on creating complex villains, hinting at a compelling narrative for the next phase of the MCU. *Avengers: Doomsday* is slated for release on May 1, 2026, and *Avengers: Secret Wars* will follow a year later, in May 2027.

The MCU’s future also includes the introduction of X-Men characters, with Feige promising that “some X-Men players that you might recognize” will appear in upcoming films, setting the stage for a prominent role for the mutants following *Secret Wars*. Marvel has even added three untitled movie projects to their 2028 release schedule, fueling speculation that at least one will be an X-Men film.

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