With a bizarre sitcom setting and plenty of reality-bending antics, WandaVision is set
to be one of the weirdest MCU stories so far. So it makes sense that Marvel fans have come
up with their craziest fan theories ever. Here are some of the wildest fan theories
about WandaVision.
During the events of Avengers: Endgame, the team managed to reverse the effects of Thanos'
cataclysmic snap, restoring to life the half of the universe he'd wiped out after gathering
together the six Infinity Stones. However, one notable exception was Vision, who was
killed prior to the snap, and so was not among the heroes who returned for the final battle.
And although Wanda certainly got some well-deserved payback against Thanos for killing Vision,
it's obvious that she still misses him deeply.
One popular theory that's made the rounds among fans is that a grieving Wanda will use
her chaos magic to access the multiverse, inserting herself into realities where Vision
is still alive. One Redditor, for example, theorizes that Wanda will attempt to replace
the alternate version of herself in each dimension — but her presence will always have ramifications
on each timeline. They wrote:
"She plays out the same events hoping that this is the universe where she and Vision
can be together. Each episode, we would see the same series of events but set in a different
universe... And though the circumstances may change, it always ends in disaster."
In this sense, each new style of sitcom that Wanda and Vision inhabit would represent a
whole new reality.
"I see nothing amiss. You have absolutely no reason to be—"
"You were saying?"
If that is the case, Wanda basically tearing her way through the multiverse is bound to
have some truly devastating consequences.
WandaVision's trailers feature plenty of potential hints and easter eggs for eagle-eyed Marvel
fans. Perhaps the most significant of them all, however, are the brief shots of Wanda
and Vision's young children.
Fans of the comics know that these children will most likely grow up to become Wiccan
and Speed. These young heroes, who also go by Billy Kaplan and Tommy Shepherd, are core
members of the Young Avengers, a super-team consisting of second-generation superheroes
such as Cassie Lang and Kate Bishop. Billy is gifted with a magical skill set similar
to his mother's, whereas Tommy is a super-speedster like his uncle Quicksilver.
Some fans believe that these characters are going to have a larger role in the future
of the MCU. This rings especially true when you consider that Cassie Lang has already
been introduced, Kate Bishop is set to debut in 2021's Hawkeye series, and a number of
other Disney+ shows are set to follow a younger roster of characters. Could WandaVision mark
the beginning of a new generation of Marvel heroes?
So here's a question: how exactly is Vision back among the living in WandaVision? This
is a question that the show is bound to answer at some point or another, given that it appears
to be the central crux of the whole story. Some fans believe that it's Wanda who has
found a way to bring her lover back to life, either by utilizing her chaos magic or by
traversing the multiverse. But what if someone else has had a hand in Vision's resurrection?
While the MCU's version of Vision is obviously closely linked to Wanda, there is one other
character with whom he shares an even greater bond: Ultron, his creator. In 2015's Avengers:
Age of Ultron, Ultron's nefarious plan hinges around his attempt to create the Vision in
his image. Although Tony Stark and the Avengers manage to thwart those efforts, Vision and
Ultron are still deeply linked, in both the MCU and the comics.
Perhaps WandaVision will draw some inspiration from 2001's The Ultron Imperative arc, wherein
the Avengers discover that Ultron's creations contain a secret programming directive to
rebuild him. Fans have been speculating for years that Ultron will return to the MCU.
Could it now finally be happening?
In the Marvel Universe, being a superhero means resigning yourself to an existence filled
with sacrifice and tragedy. Even in that context, though, few MCU heroes have lost more than
Wanda Maximoff. Her parents were killed by Tony Stark's bombs, her brother was killed
fighting Ultron, her country was destroyed, her lover was taken from her, and then she
herself even died — albeit temporarily — in Thanos' snap. And all that trauma is bound
to take its toll on Wanda's mental state.
Following a highly popular internet theory, Murphy's Multiverse theorizes that a good
portion of WandaVision will take place within Wanda's own mind, due to her inability to
recognize what's real and what's not. Perhaps this is why the show will utilize different
sitcom filters to display Wanda's changing perceptions, and why Vision still seemingly
has the mind stone in his head.
The real question about this theory is what happens when Wanda gets out. In the comics,
the Scarlet Witch has occasionally become unstable, which, given her off-the-charts
power levels, can be a major problem for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Should WandaVision follow
in those footsteps, there's a chance that the events of the show could result in Wanda
becoming a genuine threat to humankind.
Scarlet Witch first debuted in the MCU alongside her brother, Pietro Maximoff — a.k.a. Quicksilver,
played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Perhaps fittingly, Pietro exited the MCU almost as quickly as
he came, ultimately sacrificing himself to save Hawkeye during the events of Avengers:
Age of Ultron.
"You didn't see that coming."
Of course, as any Marvel fan will tell you, death isn't always permanent when it comes
to the world of superheroes. Keeping that in mind, it's certainly not out of the realm
of possibility that Quicksilver could find his way back into the MCU, and if it were
to happen, it only makes sense that Wanda would be the one behind his return. But what
if the Pietro she resurrects isn't the Pietro she intended to bring back?
In June 2020, Murphy's Multiverse reported that Evan Peters, who played Quicksilver in
three of Fox's X-Men films, had landed a significant role in WandaVision. This casting set the
internet ablaze with predictions that Peters would bridge the gap between the MCU and Fox's
X-Men franchise. Perhaps Wanda, finally realizing the full extent of her powers, finds a way
to peruse the multiverse in search of her brother — and inadvertently plucks a different
Pietro from another reality. It'd be a strange move indeed, but considering a number of future
MCU movies are set to do something very similar, it might just be likelier than you think.
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany aren't the only MCU veterans returning for WandaVision.
It's also been confirmed that both Randall Park's Jimmy Woo and Kat Dennings' Darcy Lewis
will pop up in the show, although it remains to be seen just how important they'll be.
If you're a gambler, you'd be wise to bet your money on the idea that Woo and Lewis
are both now working with SWORD, the planetary defense organization that helps protect the
Earth.
Some fans believe that SWORD shows up in Westview after Wanda's alternate reality takes over,
perhaps resulting in the dimensional dome that appears to form over the town. But what
if SWORD is the first team on the scene because they were the ones who caused the rift in
the first place?
It's no secret that Wanda has become one of the most powerful beings on the Avengers roster,
but she's also garnered an unfortunate reputation in the process. Given her history, Wanda might
be considered a threat to society by the government. Maybe SWORD has found a way to keep Wanda
trapped in a reality-warped prison — and this is where WandaVision really takes place.
In the comics, Wanda has something of a checkered past. While she has undoubtedly experienced
her fair share of heroic moments, she is perhaps most known for her failures — and one in
particular: the destruction of 986,618 mutants in the Marvel Universe.
In the lead up to 2005's House of M storyline, the Scarlet Witch's powers became dangerously
erratic, resulting in her killing her fellow heroes like Hawkeye, Ant-Man, and even Vision.
After the Avengers and X-Men come together to try and get her back under control, Wanda
first creates a reality wherein mutants are the dominant species, and then reverses it
by simply muttering "No more mutants." Although many mutants eventually find ways to regain
their powers, Wanda is permanently excommunicated by the X-Men and mutantkind for what she'd
done.
In a blink-and-you-miss-it shot in WandaVision's trailer, you can make out a wine bottle displaying
the label "Maison du Mépris," which is French for "House of Misery" — or, if shortened,
"House of M." This image set the internet alight with theories that WandaVision could
possibly draw inspiration from the House of M storyline. Since there are no mutants currently
in the MCU, however, one popular theory suggests that Wanda will actually be responsible for
creating mutants in the universe — perhaps even by saying "No, MORE mutants." It's amazing
the difference a comma can make, don't you think?
In 2019's Captain Marvel, Akira Akbar played the young Monica Rambeau, the spunky daughter
of Carol Danvers' old wingwoman Maria Rambeau. It sounds like young Monica is now all grown
up and looking to make waves in the MCU, this time portrayed by Teyonah Parris. How she
fits into WandaVision's story, however, still remains to be seen.
Monica Rambeau actually has a very significant history in Marvel comics, so her MCU presence
isn't something fans will take lightly. She was the first female to take on the mantle
of Captain Marvel, and the first African-American woman to officially join the Avengers, soon
becoming one of the strongest heroes in the entire Marvel universe. Having been confirmed
to appear in the upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, it seems likely that Parris' Rambeau will
be around for a while. But how exactly will she get her powers?
WandaVision's trailer contains a glimpse of Monica being knocked backwards through what
appears to be some form of dimensional portal. Some fans are speculating that Rambeau could
perhaps be working for Nick Fury or S.W.O.R.D. in order to help contain Wanda in an alternate
reality. Once Wanda catches on, she knocks Monica back into the real world, inadvertently
granting her energy-manipulating superpowers in the process.
"Auntie Agnes is here, and I've got a couple of tricks up my sleeve. Uh, let's just take
it from the top."
One thing that all of WandaVision's trailers have emphasized is that Kathryn Hahn's character,
Agnes, is going to play a significant role in the series. But who exactly is she playing?
Many fans have suggested that Agnes is actually Agatha Harkness, who, in the comics, is an
experienced witch who helps mentor Wanda in the ways of true magic.
While Harkness has mainly served as a mystical ally to Earth's defenders on the page, some
fans are theorizing that WandaVision will flip the script on the old witch's morals.
As one Redditor posits, perhaps Agatha is actually the one responsible for keeping Wanda
in her false reality. They write:
"But even more so, that part [in the trailer] where the SWORD agents ask [Wanda] 'who is
doing this to you?' leads directly to Agnes laughing wickedly."
Why would she be doing this? Well, perhaps she's serving a great power — one who might
benefit from Wanda losing her mind…
One popular fan theory about WandaVision involves Nightmare, the Fear Lord of Marvel's terrifying
nightmare dimension. Nightmare is such a force to be reckoned with because he can capture
sleeping peoples' astral forms and torment them in his realm, which he has done to several
heroes in various comics arcs. In late 2019, Murphy's Multiverse reported a rumor that
Nightmare had been cast, and would be the main villain of WandaVision.
This would be an especially interesting twist, because it would likely tie into the upcoming
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which will also reportedly feature Wanda in
a starring role. In 2016, Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson told IGN what he'd like to
see in a sequel for Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme. He said:
"I really like the character of Nightmare and the concept that the Nightmare Realm is
a dimension. I think that's in the introductory episode of Doctor Strange, and I always loved
that."
Obviously, Derrickson is no longer attached to direct In the Multiverse of Madness, but
the villain may well remain the same. Perhaps Nightmare is responsible for holding Wanda
in her "dreamlike" reality? If so, it would set the stage for a heck of a cameo in the
show's final episodes.
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