The Scarlet Witch only appeared in two episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series, with her story actually playing out in greater detail in Iron Man. In that show, Wanda Maximoff followed her comic book counterpart by joining The Avengers (well, Force Works), but could we see the hero - and occasional villain - in Marvel Studios and Disney+'s upcoming X-Men '97 revival?
In a piece addressing the Scarlet Witch's MCU future, The Cosmic Circus reveals that the popular character - played by Elizabeth Olsen in live-action - will continue playing a role in upcoming Marvel Studios animated projects.
X-Men '97 is indeed among them, primarily because "Marvel knows the value the Scarlet Witch character has to the Marvel Studios’ IP and plans to explore multiple takes on the character through the lens of the Multiverse Saga."
She and Quicksilver appeared in the "Repo Man" and "Family Ties" episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series, learning that they were Magneto's children. Neither of them wanted anything to do with their father, but now he's leading the X-Men, we have a feeling a reunion could be in the cards.
We'll also see the Scarlet Witch in What If...? season 2 and the Marvel Zombies spin-off series, meaning there's a bright future for this character on screen before she eventually returns in live-action.
Head Writer Beau DeMayo previously teased plans for Wanda in X-Men '97, suggesting she and Quicksilver will finally get their due after being most overlooked last time around.
X-Men: The Animated Series first hit our screens in 1992 and ran for a total of 76 episodes. The show was a hit and delivered a near-perfect take on the mutant team that still resonates with comic book fans.
X-Men '97 is expected to premiere on Disney+ next year; as for What If...? and Marvel Zombies, that currently remains to be seen.