The VisionQuest series finale confirms that Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, is alive, with a post-credits scene showing Doctor Doom awakening her and declaring his intention to take her power.
The scene returns to the closing moments of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where Wanda, played by Elizabeth Olsen, appeared to sacrifice herself to destroy the Darkhold. In the finale, Doctor Doom pulls rubble away from her body and says, "Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine," before her eyes snap open and the scene cuts to black.
What Wanda's Return Means for the Avengers
The post-credits sequence suggests Wanda could appear in one or both of the forthcoming Avengers projects, though it does not confirm the extent of her involvement. Doom's declaration raises questions about whether she will be able to resist him and how her return might affect her family.
Billy and Tommy Maximoff, the twin sons of Wanda and Vision, played by Joe Locke and Ruaridh Mollica, are reunited with their father during the finale. After Tommy ventures into the astral realm to find Billy, the brothers embrace and discuss plans to rescue Vision, bringing the family back together.
The Client's True Identity Revealed
The finale also answers the season's central mystery about the figure pursuing Vision. Despite the penultimate episode suggesting The Client was an alternative version of Ultron, he is revealed to be Virgil Horton, the grandson of Phineas Horton, the scientist who created the original android.
Virgil holds Vision, Jocasta (T'Nia Miller) and Ultron (James Spader) prisoner at the former Horton mansion. He explains how he obtained his grandfather's scientific journal and used his own mind alongside Horton's code to create artificial general intelligence. His plan is to implant his consciousness into Vision's body, but Tommy frees the prisoners. Virgil kills Jo, prompting Ultron to crush him to death.
Ultron's Fate and Fan Reactions
Jo's death reignites Ultron's hatred of humanity, and he prepares to seize control of everyone's consciousness. Vision intervenes but has his mind invaded by Ultron. Close to death, Vision persuades Ultron to abandon his mission, and Ultron fades away, saying, "I had strings, but now I'm free." The ending reveals that all the AIs survived, including Ultron, whom Vision gives a second chance.
Viewers have shared their reactions on X, with one writing: "#VisionQuest was a great conclusion to The WandaVision Trilogy. Paul Bettany and James Spader were easily the standouts, Ultron's arc was great and Speed/Paladin are great new additions to The MCU. The AI stuff was super creative too and that finale was INSANE." Another commented: "YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THE FINAL CHAPTER OF VISION QUEST. It has excitement, it has standout moments, it has magic, it has the Wandavision vibe, and it has incredible dialogue."
VisionQuest airs on Disney+.
