The Marvel Zombies have ravaged the multiverse for decades, turning once-powerful heroes into ravenous, undead monsters. Cities crumble, screams fade, and hope dies as the insatiable hunger spreads. Even Scarlet Witch, a force of unimaginable power, was consumed, and her chaotic magic warped into devastation. The 2015 storyline remains one of Marvel’s darkest chapters—but the hunger never ends. In 2025, the nightmare returns. Who will rise again from the grave… and who will be the next to fall?
No planet is safe when the dead refuse to stay buried. Returning as monsters, fallen heroes tear apart reality in a never-ending feast. Who is going to scuttle back? Let’s investigate.
MCU brings back the iconic Scarlet Witch
The fate of Scarlet Witch after Doctor Strange in the
Multiverse of Madness
has fueled years of fan speculation. Would she rise again, or was she truly gone? Marvel has answered, announcing Elizabeth Olsen’s return as Wanda Maximoff in Marvel Zombies
, debuting in October 2025.
She will reprise her role in the animated series alongside other MCU stars. This move strongly suggests a live-action comeback could be near. Is this Wanda’s first step back?
Elizabeth Olsen has been confirmed to reprise her role alongside a slew of other MCU actors in Marvel Zombies, which is due to land in October 2025. 🧟♀️
Marvel’s decision to bring her back is a good sign that she’ll reprise the role in live-action before long. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dtXYz17qVd
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) February 16, 2025
With her resurgence in Marvel Zombies
, Elizabeth Olsen’s presence in the MCU is compellingly broadened. A derivative of What If…?
, the animated miniseries grants Olsen a novel interpretation of Wanda Maximoff while delving into a ravaged, zombie-dominated realm. Her participation becomes even more captivating as the series, designated TV-MA, embraces quintessential horror elements.
But as Marvel revives one iconic character in an alternate universe, could it be a sign of another unexpected return on the horizon?
Elizabeth Olsen is not the only Marvel star reprising her role, as the studio has gone to great lengths—even to the sky and back—to get Robert Downey Jr
. to return once again.
Marvel’s rare move: bringing back stars from past phases
Once again, Marvel defied expectations by selecting Robert Downey Jr. to portray Dr. Doom
. Although he cemented his legacy as Iron Man, Downey Jr. is now poised to embody one of Marvel’s most illustrious adversaries
. The decision has incited fervent discourse among enthusiasts, many of whom contend that he would be more suitably cast as Human Ultron. The internet is inundated with deliberations on Marvel’s audacious proclamation of this casting at San Diego Comic-Con 2024.
Marvel’s audacious decisions, such as bringing back Elizabeth Olsen for Marvel Zombies
and casting Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom, have sparked discussion and excitement. Some see possibilities in Downey Jr.’s portrayal, while others doubt his suitability for the part. Olsen’s comeback also fuels rumours regarding her future in the MCU. In the end, these choices will either reshape Marvel’s narrative or, once again, defy fan expectations.
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