Scarlet Witch's Flawed Plan Supports a Major Doctor Strange 2 Villain Theory
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The Scarlet Witch took a dark path in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness, but her plans may have supported a popular Doctor Strange 2 villain theory. In WandaVision, viewers witnessed the pinnacle of Wanda's depression as she grieved over the loss of her family. The post-credit scene of WandaVision showed the Scarlet Witch reading the Darkhold and hearing the cries for help from her children across the multiverse. Soon after, Wanda discovered the abilities of America Chavez, who had the power to travel the multiverse at will. Wanda sent monsters to kidnap the young teen with the hopes of stealing her powers. In Wanda's mind, the Scarlet Witch would find her children in another universe with America Chavez's powers, and all would be well again.
Audiences learned more about the Darkhold in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The Book of the Damned would give the reader what they wanted while corrupting them at the same time. Whether it be the comics, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Runaways, or WandaVision, the Darkhold always twisted the reader's wishes, followed by dire outcomes. But, of course, the Scarlet Witch was no exception to the evil book's effects either.
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While explaining the history of the Darkhold, Sorcerer Supreme Wong mentioned the originator of the book was the ancient being, Chthon. That demonic entity was also responsible for constructing the temple atop Wundagore Mountain. Audiences have suspected that there could be a darker force at play, and there's no one darker than Chthon. With his existence officially confirmed, Chthon's
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