Wanda Maximoff’s Fate in Secret Wars 2027—Savior or Destroyer?

For years, Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, has been one of the most powerful and enigmatic characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From her tragic origins to her near-godlike powers, Wanda’s journey has been filled with heartbreak, destruction, and moments of terrifying greatness.

But now, with Secret Wars (2027) on the horizon—the biggest multiversal event in Marvel history—the burning question remains:

Is Wanda Maximoff destined to save the multiverse… or destroy it?

After her shocking fate in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), many believed her story had come to an end. But as new leaks, rumors, and theories emerge, it’s becoming clear: Wanda Maximoff’s role in Secret Wars will be bigger than anyone ever imagined.

Will she be the key to stopping the collapse of reality? Or will she finally embrace her darkest nature and become the greatest villain the MCU has ever seen?

The answer may change everything we know about Marvel’s future.

The Scarlet Witch’s Tragic Past: A Warning of What’s to Come?

From Hero to Villain… and Back Again?

Wanda Maximoff’s journey in the MCU has been one of pain, loss, and unimaginable power. Introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), she began as an enemy of the Avengers, only to later join them and become a beloved hero.

But with each loss—Pietro, Vision, her children, and her sanity—Wanda’s grip on reality weakened. Her full descent into darkness began in WandaVision (2021), where her grief caused her to reshape an entire town, imprisoning its people in a false reality.

Then came Multiverse of Madness. No longer just Wanda, but the Scarlet Witch, she became a ruthless force, hunting America Chavez across realities to claim her powers. Driven by the loss of her children, Wanda massacred the Illuminati, proving that she was far beyond redemption.

But in the end, she seemingly sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold, collapsing Mount Wundagore upon herself. Her body was never found.

Was this truly the end of Wanda Maximoff? Or was it only the beginning of something even more terrifying?

The Prophecy of the Scarlet Witch

One crucial detail from Multiverse of Madness stands out:

According to the Darkhold, the Scarlet Witch is prophesied to rule over—or destroy—the multiverse.

This wasn’t just some throwaway line. It was a warning.

If Wanda is truly alive, Secret Wars could be the moment when she fully realizes her prophecy—one way or another.

Theories Surrounding Wanda’s Role in Secret Wars (2027)

With Marvel heading toward its biggest crossover event ever, Wanda’s role in Secret Wars could reshape the entire franchise. Here are the biggest theories about what her fate may hold.

1. Wanda Will Return as the Multiverse’s Greatest Threat

One of the most compelling theories is that Wanda will return not as a hero, but as the ultimate villain of Secret Wars.

Imagine a version of Wanda who never turned back at Mount Wundagore. One who truly embraced the Darkhold’s forbidden power and ascended beyond any force we’ve seen.

If the multiverse is collapsing, could it be because of her? Could Secret Wars reveal that Wanda Maximoff is the true cause of the chaos, warping realities in search of her lost children?

A Scarlet Witch corrupted by absolute power would make her even more dangerous than Kang, Doom, or any villain the MCU has introduced so far.

Could she be the final threat that all heroes must unite to stop?

2. Wanda Will Be the Key to Stopping Kang

Despite her descent into darkness, Wanda may still have a redemptive arc ahead of her.

If Kang the Conqueror is the primary villain of Secret Wars, then Wanda could be the only one powerful enough to stop him.

With her ability to manipulate chaos magic, reality itself, and even time, Wanda might be the ultimate weapon against Kang’s dynasty.

Imagine the final battle of Secret Wars: the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four—all struggling to defeat Kang’s empire. And then, in the final moment, Wanda Maximoff returns, more powerful than ever, and rewrites the fate of the multiverse.

Would this be her moment of redemption? Or would she still be too dangerous to trust?

3. The Multiversal Wanda War

Another mind-blowing theory suggests that Secret Wars will introduce multiple versions of Wanda Maximoff—and they won’t all be on the same side.

In Multiverse of Madness, we saw Earth-838 Wanda, a version who lived peacefully with her children. But what if there are even more variants?

• A heroic Wanda, determined to prevent another version of herself from destroying everything.

• A Dark Scarlet Witch, fully consumed by the Darkhold’s magic, seeking multiversal domination.

• A Wanda who has already lost her reality, now desperate to forge a new one.

If Secret Wars is about the collision of realities, what happens when multiple Scarlet Witches meet? Could the greatest battle of the multiverse be between Wanda… and herself?

4. Wanda’s Ultimate Sacrifice—The Death That Ends the Multiversal War

One final theory suggests that Wanda’s arc will end in tragedy—but this time, on her own terms.

If Secret Wars is about the multiverse collapsing, then it might require an unimaginable sacrifice to restore order.

What if Wanda—knowing that she is the key to the chaos—chooses to erase herself from existence to save reality?

It would be the ultimate full-circle moment:

• A woman who accidentally created worlds would now have to erase herself to save them.

• A woman who once lost her children would now become the reason countless realities could survive.

Would Marvel really kill off Wanda for good? Or would this just set the stage for her inevitable resurrection?

Is Wanda Maximoff the MCU’s Greatest Hero or Greatest Threat?

No matter which theory proves true, one thing is certain:

Wanda Maximoff is not done.

Her absence from The Kang Dynasty leaks and recent films is only the calm before the storm. Marvel wouldn’t build her up for years—drop a multiversal prophecy about her fate—only to let her story end at Mount Wundagore.

The real question is: When she returns, will she be the hero that saves the multiverse… or the force that finally destroys it?

Could Wanda’s fate be worse than death?

Could she become the final villain of the MCU?

Or is she the one character powerful enough to reset everything and forge a new future for Marvel?

With Secret Wars (2027) set to redefine the entire franchise, Wanda Maximoff’s return could be the most shocking event in MCU history.

Will she be the savior of reality? Or its executioner?

The multiverse will never be the same.