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Real Name: Wanda Maximoff
Aliases: Scarlet Witch, Wanda, The Sokovian Sorceress
Identity: Public
Occupation: Superhero, Avenger, Former Sokovian Refugee
Citizenship: Sokovian (formerly), American
Place of Birth: Sokovia
Known Relatives: Pietro Maximoff (Twin Brother, deceased), Vision (Romantic Partner, deceased), Billy Kaplan (Wiccan, Son), Tommy Shepherd (Speed, Son)
Group Affiliation: The Avengers, Former Member of HYDRA (Coerced), Former Member of S.W.O.R.D.
Education: Unspecified
First Appearance: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) - Film
History: Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, is a powerful and complex character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Alongside her twin brother, Pietro (Quicksilver), Wanda initially appeared as a member of the Maximoff twins in Avengers: Age of Ultron. They were introduced as Sokovian refugees who gained superhuman abilities through HYDRA experimentation with the Mind Stone.
As Scarlet Witch, Wanda possesses a range of formidable powers, including telekinesis, energy manipulation, and reality warping. Her abilities were further developed under the guidance of the Avengers, making her a key member of the team.
Wanda's character arc in the MCU is marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of her twin brother Pietro and her love interest Vision. Her grief and trauma played a central role in the events of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. In WandaVision, she created a reality called the "Hex" as a coping mechanism, exploring her powers and attempting to resurrect Vision. This event had significant consequences for the MCU.
Throughout her journey, Wanda's character evolved from a survivor and victim of experimentation into a powerful and emotionally complex hero. She became known as the Scarlet Witch, embracing her mystical and reality-altering abilities.
Height: 5'7"
Weight: Unspecified
Eyes: Green (as Wanda), Red (as Scarlet Witch)
Hair: Brown (as Wanda), Red (as Scarlet Witch)
Abilities: Scarlet Witch possesses a range of superhuman abilities, including telekinesis, energy manipulation, reality warping, and telepathy. Her powers were augmented by exposure to the Mind Stone. She can generate hex bolts, create force fields, and manipulate matter and energy at a molecular level. Scarlet Witch's powers are both a source of her strength and a potential threat due to their uncontrollable nature when she is emotionally distressed.
Accessories: Scarlet Witch's costume includes a red and black ensemble with a distinctive headdress. She also wields magical energy as a primary accessory when using her powers.
Notable Appearances:
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) - Film
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - Film
Avengers: Endgame (2019) - Film
WandaVision (2021) - TV Series
Scarlet Witch's character in the MCU is known for her complexity, emotional depth, and her journey from a character marked by tragedy to one of the most powerful and iconic heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.