Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wanda is one of the characters who has been through the most.

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9Wanda Threatens S.W.O.R.D.

‘WandaVision’ (2021)

Wanda’s descent into madness is one of the scariest parts ofWandaVision.

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as they approach the barrier between the town and the real world.

With numerous guns pointed at her, Wanda verbally threatens the S.W.O.R.D.

It was a badass show of power but also one ofthe darkest moments in any MCU movieor show.

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It’s a heart-wrenching scene, and Olsen’s performance is wonderful in almost every way.

7"You are an Avenger."

She can either run and hide or become an Avenger and fight.

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Wanda’s big exit from hiding and stepping onto the battleground is epic and cathartic.

Many are still pretty upset with this scene due to how easily Wanda dismantles the Illuminati.

Still, as a pure showcase of the Scarlet Witch’s might, this scene is wild.

Wanda facing off against S.W.O.R.D. agents in Wandavision

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The Illuminati must eventuallyreturn from the death to the MCU, but their deaths will forever remain iconic.

While her brother gets the innocent civilians out of the way, Wanda stops the high-speed train.

It’s also wonderful to see the two siblings teaming up and becoming better together before tragedy strikes.

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It might not justify her actions, but it does help recontextualize them.

The fight was exciting and intense and almost took out Thanos for good.

Surrounded by red skies and dark clouds, the two witches' fight around Westview is visually electrifying.

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With Agatha absorbing her power, Wanda begins to lose steam while her concerned family watches.

As all hope seems lost, Wanda shows her cunning with a secret trick down her sleeve.

Thus, Wanda Maximoff became the character she was always meant to be and gaveWandavisiona pretty perfect ending.

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Wanda Maximoff using powers as Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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Professor X (Charles Xavier) in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’

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Wanda crying at a Westview lot in WandaVision

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Quicksilver checking Ultron to the side in Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) watches Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) relive her past in ‘WandaVision’

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Scarlet Witch holding back Thanos' sword with magic in Avengers: Endgame

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Scarlet Witch with glowing red eyes in WandaVision

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