Why Scarlet Witch Needs To Be Both Hero And Villain of Doctor Strange 2

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Scarlet Witch could be the hero and villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The trailers have hinted at Wanda being both heroic and villainous, and while arguments have been made for each side of that coin, the most logical path is that she will serve as both. The prospect of multiple variants has been confirmed for Doctor Strange and Wanda Maximoff, and each character will confront a whole new meaning of self-reflection. Wanda will come face to face with her darker, more dangerous self, literally and figuratively. How she chooses to respond could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the MCU.

During WandaVision, Wanda faced a similar inner conflict and became the villain of her own story. With the “help” of the witch Agatha Harkness, she confronted her grief and trauma and righted her wrong. However, the damage was done, and Wanda carries immense guilt for all the pain she caused. Wanda Maximoff has repeatedly walked the line between hero and villain, but her compassion and empathy have always steered her back on the right course. She may be a flawed character, but she has a good heart at her core. She will once again have to confront her inner demons and face her biggest test yet in Doctor Strange 2.

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This inner conflict will be central to Doctor Strange 2. Throughout her MCU journey, Wanda has been shown to be capable of acting both malevolently and benevolently, simultaneously causing immense destruction and taking the fight to some of Marvel's most powerful villains. However, the emergence of the Scarlet Witch persona raises the stakes to a whole new level. After the post-credit scene of WandaVision, it's