Is Wanda Maximoff the Worst Sibling in the MCU? Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quip Stirs Debate

The Sibling Rivalry That Fans Can’t Stop Talking About

When you think of Marvel’s most iconic sibling duos, the Maximoff twins, Wanda and Pietro, are at the top of the list. Their bond has been central to their storylines in the MCU, with Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) sharing a tragic past that ties them together through loss, betrayal, and war. But what happens when that sibling bond starts to unravel?

In a recent interview, Aaron Taylor-Johnson—who portrayed Pietro Maximoff in Avengers: Age of Ultron—joked about one of the most controversial aspects of the MCU: why Scarlet Witch didn’t use her powers to resurrect her brother after his tragic death. His question, although delivered in jest, sparked a heated debate that has Marvel fans questioning Wanda’s actions and motivations. Could it be that Wanda Maximoff is, in fact, the worst sibling in the MCU?

Why Didn’t Scarlet Witch Resurrect Her Brother? Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Question Echoes a Dark Reality

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s playful remark about Wanda Maximoff not resurrecting Pietro Maximoff has hit a nerve with Marvel fans. During a recent press event, Taylor-Johnson jokingly asked, “Why didn’t Elizabeth [Olsen] bring me back? She’s got all these crazy powers as Scarlet Witch. She’s resurrecting people, altering reality, doing all this wild stuff, and I’m like, Why didn’t she bring her brother back?”

It may have started as a lighthearted comment, but it taps into a lingering question that has been on the minds of MCU fans since Avengers: Age of Ultron: Why didn’t Wanda use her reality-warping abilities to undo her brother’s death? Given how Scarlet Witch’s powers evolved over time, fans feel the answer is complicated—and, perhaps, a little unsettling.

At the time of Pietro Maximoff’s death, Wanda had only begun to tap into her power. She was still learning the extent of her abilities and had not yet reached the level of control seen in later films like WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. But, looking back, many fans argue that by the end of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda had mastered enough of her powers to reverse death itself.

So, why did Wanda leave her brother’s death unchallenged? Was it truly an oversight, or did it speak to something deeper? Could it be that Wanda Maximoff was not as emotionally connected to Pietro’s death as fans think, or perhaps she simply chose not to bring him back for reasons more complex than grief?

Is Wanda the Worst Sibling in the MCU? Examining Her Actions Beyond Quicksilver’s Death

If we look closely at Wanda Maximoff’s actions throughout the MCU, her relationship with her brother seems fraught with contradictions. While she clearly mourned Pietro’s death in Avengers: Age of Ultron, her grief was not the only driving force behind her character’s development. In fact, much of her post-Age of Ultron seems to gloss over the loss of Pietro in favor of more self-centered arcs.

After Pietro’s death, Wanda’s emotional state spirals into destructive behavior, seen notably in Avengers: Civil War when she accidentally kills civilians while trying to control her powers. The grief and loss of her brother become part of her larger internal conflict, but there is no moment where Wanda’s actions—specifically her neglect of Pietro’s resurrection—are questioned by the Avengers. Instead, the focus shifts to her personal struggle with the idea of family and duty.

Let’s not forget the WandaVision series, where Wanda creates an entire false reality based on her personal desires and pain. In this alternate world, she creates a family, a life, and even brings back Vision, the love of her life. However, there is no moment where she attempts to resurrect Pietro—at least not the Pietro from Age of Ultron. Instead, she creates a version of him played by Evan Peters, a blatant distortion of reality that serves as a painful reminder of Wanda’s refusal to face the actual grief of losing her brother.

Fan Reactions: Love or Selfishness?

Fans of the MCU have long debated Wanda’s motivations and whether her actions towards her brother were influenced by pure grief or more complicated feelings. Some argue that her relationship with Pietro was one of the few constants in her life, and her refusal to bring him back only demonstrates her tragic, human flaw: a desire to keep her loved ones alive by any means necessary, even at the cost of others. Others, however, feel that Wanda’s emotional growth was marred by selfishness, using her brother’s death as a vehicle for her personal journey rather than addressing the reality of loss.

Still, there are those who argue that Wanda Maximoff’s complex, sometimes cold, demeanor toward her brother is entirely understandable. After all, Wanda has suffered so many losses—losing her parents, her brother, and eventually, her love—each time evolving into someone stronger but perhaps more distant. Perhaps her failure to resurrect Pietro was simply a reflection of her own internal struggle, one that made her unable to deal with the grief in a healthy way.

A Dark Question with No Easy Answer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson may have made a joke, but his question has hit a raw nerve with Marvel fans. Wanda Maximoff’s complex character arc has always been filled with contradictions, and her relationship with her brother remains one of the most enigmatic aspects of her journey. Was she truly the worst sibling in the MCU, or was she simply a woman overwhelmed by the weight of her own powers and emotions?

As we wait for the future of the MCU and Wanda Maximoff’s story, one thing remains clear: her actions towards Pietro will continue to spark debate, with no easy answers in sight. Whether Wanda’s choices were driven by love or selfishness, they reflect the ambiguity and depth of the character herself—an anti-heroine who fans love, question, and never quite understand.