How WandaVision Set Up Doctor Strange 2 Without Us Realizing!

When WandaVision premiered in early 2021, many assumed it was simply a quirky, standalone series exploring Wanda Maximoff’s grief. But as the story unraveled, it became clear that it was much more than that. The show was secretly laying the foundation for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness—and hardly anyone noticed!

From subtle visual cues to cryptic dialogue, WandaVision quietly introduced the Darkhold, the Scarlet Witch prophecy, and even multiversal chaos long before Doctor Strange 2 hit theaters. But was it all intentional? Or did Marvel weave a deeper, more intricate mystery into its narrative than we ever realized?

Let’s uncover the hidden connections between WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness—and what they might mean for the future of the MCU.

The Darkhold: The Book That Changed Everything

A Prophecy Hidden in Plain Sight

One of WandaVision’s most overlooked yet crucial plot points was the introduction of the Darkhold, the infamous Book of the Damned. When Agatha Harkness revealed its existence, fans knew it was significant—but few realized it would become the key to Wanda’s transformation in Doctor Strange 2.

The Darkhold contained a terrifying prophecy:

“The Scarlet Witch is not born, she is forged. She has no coven, no need for incantation. Her power exceeds that of the Sorcerer Supreme.”

At the time, this seemed like just a way to elevate Wanda’s power level. But in hindsight, it was a direct warning about what she would become in Doctor Strange 2—a force of destruction capable of tearing apart the multiverse.

By the final episode of WandaVision, Wanda fully embraced her Scarlet Witch identity, reading the Darkhold in a secluded cabin. This moment, played off as a teaser, was actually the start of her descent into darkness—leading directly into her villainous arc in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

The Corrupting Influence of the Darkhold

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding Doctor Strange 2 was how quickly Wanda turned into a full-fledged antagonist. Many fans were shocked by how brutal and ruthless she became—but WandaVision had already warned us about the Darkhold’s power.

• In the comics, the Darkhold corrupts anyone who reads it for too long, twisting their desires into obsessions.

• In WandaVision, we see Wanda using the book to search for her lost children. This seems innocent enough—until we realize it’s exactly what corrupted her mind and set her on the warpath in Doctor Strange 2.

• By the time Doctor Strange 2 begins, Wanda is no longer just grieving—she’s obsessed with reclaiming her children at any cost, even if it means killing an entire universe’s worth of people.

So was Wanda always destined to fall? Or was she manipulated by a force even greater than the Darkhold itself?

Westview: A Microcosm of the Multiverse

A False Reality—Or a Test Run?

At first glance, Westview seemed like a personal illusion, a self-contained prison Wanda created out of grief. But what if it was something far bigger?

Consider this: WandaVision was the first clear example of reality manipulation in the MCU.

Before WandaVision, magic in the MCU had clear limitations. Doctor Strange’s abilities were grounded in spells, relics, and time manipulation. But Wanda’s power broke those rules. She didn’t just manipulate energy—she rewrote reality itself.

Sound familiar? That’s because it’s exactly what happens in Doctor Strange 2—except on a multiversal scale.

Wanda’s creation of an alternate version of Vision and her children foreshadowed her later quest to find their real multiversal counterparts. But what if Westview was more than just an anomaly?

Some theories suggest that Westview was actually a prototype for Wanda’s multiversal ambitions, a subconscious test of what she would later attempt in Doctor Strange 2. After all:

• She created life from nothing (Vision, Billy, and Tommy).

• She rewrote the laws of physics within her “Hex”.

• She maintained complete control over an entire town’s free will.

This wasn’t just grief—it was proof that Wanda could shape reality to her will.

The Nexus Connection

Another massive clue hidden in WandaVision was the Nexus commercial.

In the series, one of the eerie fake commercials featured a drug called “Nexus”, which claimed to help you anchor to your reality… or the reality of your choice.

At first, this seemed like just another surreal Westview detail, but in Marvel lore, the word Nexus has a much deeper meaning:

• Nexus Beings are rare individuals who can alter the timeline and influence the multiverse.

• In the comics, Wanda Maximoff is one of the most powerful Nexus Beings, meaning she can change reality itself.

• This directly ties into Doctor Strange 2, where Wanda is revealed to be capable of traveling across the multiverse using the Darkhold.

The Nexus commercial wasn’t just a creepy WandaVision Easter egg—it was a warning about Wanda’s destiny.

The Hidden Hand Behind It All—Was Wanda Ever Really in Control?

One of the most unsettling mysteries of WandaVision was whether Wanda was truly in control the entire time.

Yes, she created Westview. Yes, she manipulated the town. But was she the only force at play?

Was Chthon Pulling the Strings?

In the comics, the Darkhold was written by Chthon, a cosmic-level dark entity and the original source of Chaos Magic. Many believe that Wanda’s exposure to the Darkhold wasn’t just corrupting—it was an act of possession.

• Evidence from Doctor Strange 2: When Wanda fully embraces the Darkhold, her movements become more monstrous.

• Her temple in Mount Wundagore has an altar, seemingly built for someone—or something—beyond Wanda herself.

• If Chthon was behind Wanda’s downfall, her destruction of the Darkhold across all universes might not be the end—but the beginning of something far worse.

Could WandaVision have subtly introduced the true next villain of the MCU without us realizing?

WandaVision Wasn’t Just a Show—It Was a Warning

Looking back, WandaVision wasn’t just an exploration of grief—it was the first chapter in Wanda Maximoff’s descent into darkness.

• It introduced the Darkhold, which led to her downfall.

• It teased her reality-breaking Nexus powers, which later threatened the multiverse.

• It suggested that Wanda was never fully in control, hinting at a far greater cosmic threat still lurking in the shadows.

What does this mean for the MCU?

Wanda may have fallen in Doctor Strange 2, but her story is far from over. If WandaVision foreshadowed her villainous turn, it may have also hinted at her redemption—or something even more sinister.

Could the Scarlet Witch return? And if she does, will she be a hero, a villain, or something far worse?

One thing is certain: Marvel had this planned from the beginning. And we never even saw it coming.