WandaVision Episode 8 finally gave Marvel fans something they’ve been waiting for since Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) was introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The official “Scarlet Witch” codename! The new WandaVision episode “Previously On…” sees Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) take Wanda on a trip down memory lane, revisiting the key traumas of the past that inspired Wanda’s unprecedented outburst of reality-altering magical power. (Spoilers) At the end of that journey is the inevitable final showdown between these two magically-powered women, and it’s during that battle that Agatha drops some magic-based knowledge on Wanda – namely that she’s a “Scarlet Witch” who’s channeling the power of Chaos Magic!
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Naturally, as soon as Marvel fans heard Scarlet Witch’s name officially being dropped in the MCU, they took to social media to revel in the hype – despite the fact that many of those same fans have been calling Wanda “Scarlet Witch” for years, regardless. Agatha’s monologue wasn’t our only Scarlet Witch teaser in Wandavision Episode 8: A flashback of Wanda getting her powers from the Mind Stone also hinted that a full Scarlet Witch MCU costume is one the way, as well.
Check out the Scarlet Witch mania currently sweeping through social media:
There It Is!
// #wandavision episode 8 spoilers!!
— jessie // wandavision spoilers!! (@JEDIODINSON) February 26, 2021
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“and that makes you, the scarlet witch”
*please stand by* pic.twitter.com/EgvgWuiC3y
The collective reaction of Marvel fans when they heard that “Scarlet Witch” name get dropped.
BEHOLD: The Scarlet Witch
#WandaVision SPOILERS
— alias – WV SPOILERS (@itsjustanx) February 26, 2021
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THE SCARLET WITCH pic.twitter.com/sAI8Uee4SS
This is the vision of the all-powerful being Wanda saw herself as, within the Mind Stone. “Scarlet Witch” will clearly be more than just a codename, in this MCU context.
Love It, Even If We Knew It
#WandaVision
— Kelly 🕷📚 (@garfydaya) February 26, 2021
Wanda: has been Scarlet Witch for 6 years
Me: knows that
Agatha: you’re the Scarlet Witch
Me: pic.twitter.com/lBNBBotbHx
Marvel fans have been using the Scarlet Witch codename for years – even if Marvel Studios hasn’t. Still, that name hits different when it’s official.
She Seent It!
#Wandavision SPOILERS
— promising young row (@anyaswf) February 26, 2021
THE FACT TJAT SHE SAW HERSELF AS THE SCARLET WITCH AND DIDN’T KNOW IT THAT’S SO POWERFUL OF HER YOU KNOW pic.twitter.com/sFsTMADnhD
Wanda saw her destiny as an all-powerful Scarlet Witch way back when her powers were first unlocked. That’s some anime-style heroic destiny that only deepens her arc in the MCU.
Kevin Smith Feels It
Vision and the Scarlet Witch… Sokovia… The reason they’re in Westview… My God, I love @wandavision! pic.twitter.com/zLASuLb1kl
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 26, 2021
As one of the biggest comics fans around, Kevin Smith especially enjoyed seeing Wanda’s Marvel Comics destiny unfold.
Scarlet Witch: The Strongest Avengers
#WandaVision
— leann || wandavision spoilers (@moonchildloki) February 26, 2021
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after watching episode 8, how can you not agree that wanda aka scarlet witch is the strongest avenger? pic.twitter.com/Zha0LhxQKO
Put some respect on her true name!
Best. Hero. Reveal. Ever.
#wandavision spoilers
— kenna 🕊🌿 | wv spoilers (@redromancva) February 26, 2021
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AGATHA REVEALING WANDA TO BE THE SCARLET WITCH IS ACTUALLY THE BEST SUPERHERO TITLE REVEAL IN THE WHOLE MCU ITS TRUE https://t.co/sQnK5UmGUM
No other MCU hero has gone through so much pain, to earn his/her codename. Change our minds.
Bring On Finale Friday!
WANDAVISION SPOILERS
— Luna 🌼 (@xlunaone) February 26, 2021
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AGATHA FINALLY CALLED WANDA THE SCARLET WITCH I CANT WAIT FOR NEXT FRIDAY pic.twitter.com/1TIaHEZc73
One episode left to go – so much Scarlet Witch awesomeness waiting for us in the future. LFG.
WandaVision will finish season one next Friday on Disney+.
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