Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch comeback sends ‘VisionQuest’ finale soaring

Disney also reported a spike in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ ticket sales after the finale aired

Marvel’s VisionQuest finale has become the most-watched Marvel television finale in three years, drawing 3.7 million views during its first 24 hours on Disney+. A surprise post-credits scene featuring Wanda Maximoff gave viewers a major reason to talk about the episode and added excitement ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.

The finale’s audience was 44% higher than the previous episode, according to figures released by Disney on November 13. The company described the result as the biggest audience for a Marvel finale since the second season of Loki, which aired in 2023.

Wanda, played by Elizabeth Olsen, had seemingly died beneath the collapsing Mount Wundagore at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the new scene, Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr, finds her beneath the rubble and commands her to awaken, declaring that her power will be his. Wanda then opens her eyes, revealing that she is alive.

The unexpected moment raised questions about the Scarlet Witch’s role in the next Avengers film. It also gave fans a significant development after years of uncertainty about the character’s fate. The scene has been widely discussed, with viewers speculating about whether Doom intends to control Wanda or use her abilities.

Disney has not attributed the finale’s viewership increase specifically to Olsen’s appearance. However, the reveal provided a major talking point and may have helped drive interest in the episode. The studio separately reported a spike in ticket sales for Avengers: Doomsday after the finale became available.

The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 18. VisionQuest, starring Paul Bettany as Vision, completes the television trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along. Its finale now leaves audiences waiting to discover how Wanda’s return will shape the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.