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As fans eagerly anticipate the dramatic return ofthe Avengersto the MCU in the next installment, Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for an upcoming sequel, confirming the death of a beloved Avenger.
At Disney’s 2024 Upfront showcase, the company spotlighted several major upcoming series for Disney+. Notably, a highlight at the event was the exclusive trailer for theWandaVisionsequel,Agatha All Along, which revealed the next chapter in the beloved Marvel series set to premiere on the platform.
Agatha All Along’s Trailer Sort of Confirms Scarlet Witch’s Death
Disney’s recent Upfront presentation unveiled a private trailer for theWandaVisionsequel,Agatha All Along, which will be released on Disney+ and will delve back into the magical world of witches and superheroes. The sequel trailer features glances, confirming the death ofElizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch. Following her dramatic arc inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Wanda Maximoff is currently absent from the MCU. However, Marvel Studios is gearing up for a return to the mystical realm of superhero witches and magic withAgatha All Along, featuringKathryn Hahn’s formidable MCU sorceress Agatha Harkness.
This nine-episode series will act as a spiritual successor toWandaVision, with Agatha taking center stage in a chaotic magical adventure. According to the trailer’s description, it begins with Agatha operating as a detective investigating a murder, and a list of dates is shown, including “W. Maximoff” next to October 13, hinting at her date of death. The series promises to continue the enchanting and unpredictable journey soon on Disney+.
After the resounding triumph ofWandaVisionin the MCU’s Phase 4, two spinoffs stemming from the Disney+ series were officially greenlit; the first,Agatha All Along, slated for a late 2024 debut, will invite viewers back into the bewitching world of Kathryn Hahn’s, Agatha Harkness. Meanwhile, the second spinoff, originally titledVision Quest, set to debut in 2026, was announced back in October 2022, with Jac Schaeffer, the mastermind behindWandaVision, initially leading as head writer and executive producer, though her current involvement stands unclear.
In the recent unveiling of theAgatha All Alongtrailer, eager fans caught a glimpse ofAubrey Plaza’s enigmatic characterchallenging Harkness’s perception of herself and, in a cryptic statement asserting, “That Witch is gone, leaving you in a distorted spell. Claw your way out.” This tantalizing glimpse hints at Agatha’s potential liberation from Wanda’s enthrallment, which bound her as the nosy neighbor of Westview in the climacticWandaVisionfinale. The trailer further depicts Agatha breaking free from the trance, declaring, “She took every bit of power I had. I can be that witch again.“Agatha All Alongpromises mystical and unsettling sequences as the titular character vows to tread the Witch’s Path and assemble her coven. Amidst Agatha’s investigation into a perplexing death, possibly that of Wanda, the prospect of resurrecting her could emerge as a pivotal theme in theWandaVisionsequel, but it’s all speculative for now.
Wanda Maximoff’s journey in the MCU has taken a dramatic turn with her apparentdemise inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.After embracing a darker path in the film, Wanda makes a sacrificial move during the climax by utilizing her magic to topple Mount Wundagore, leading to her demise and the obliteration of the Darkhold across various dimensions. While Marvel Studios seems intent on convincing viewers of Wanda’s departure from the MCU, fans remain convinced of her eventual return, especially considering her surge in popularity during Phase 4 withWandaVisionandDoctor Strange 2.
Marvel Studios is undoubtedly keen on leveraging her popularity in future projects, potentially inAvengers 5orSecret Wars. However, the exact manner of her return poses a challenging question: Could she be resurrected by her mystical allies, replaced by a Multiversal Variant, or did she even perish at Mount Wundagore? Although Elizabeth Olsen’s involvement in the Disney+ series remains unconfirmed, the latest trailer hints at Wanda’s lingering impact in some capacity.
The initial two episodes ofAgatha All Alongwill debut on Disney+ on September 18.
