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Wanda Maximoff awakens in VisionQuest's post-credits scene, setting the stage for a mysterious new chapter in the MCU AFP News

Marvel fans have another reason to keep an eye on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As Marvel's VisionQuest finale delivers a major Scarlet Witch reveal, Marvel Studios has shared a cryptic binary message that could hint at Wanda Maximoff's future.

The mysterious post, published on Marvel Studios' official X account on November 10, sent fans scrambling to decode its meaning. What appeared to be a random string of ones and zeros turned out to be a familiar line from WandaVision — one that carries plenty of emotional weight for the Maximoff family.

What Does Marvel's Binary Message Say?

At first glance, Marvel's post looks like a meaningless sequence of numbers. However, translating the binary code into standard text reveals the message: 'We could never truly leave each other, even if we tried.'

The line comes from WandaVision's emotional finale, when Wanda says goodbye to her twin sons, Billy and Tommy, as she prepares to dismantle the Hex surrounding Westview. The moment marks the end of the family she created, including her husband, Vision, and their children.

The quote is also reportedly accompanied by a second coded message shared through the official WandaVision Instagram account: 'We'll say hello again.'

How Does the Message Connect to 'VisionQuest'?

VisionQuest is the third instalment in Marvel's television trilogy following WandaVision and Agatha All Along. The series follows Vision as he attempts to recover his memories and identity. Although Wanda is absent from most of the main storyline, her connection to Vision and their children remains central to the narrative.

In the finale, Tommy asks Vision whether they might ever see their mother again. Vision responds, 'We have said goodbye before. So I suppose it stands to reason we might say hello again,' echoing an emotional exchange he previously shared with Wanda in WandaVision.

That exchange makes Marvel's coded messages particularly meaningful. Rather than simply teasing another project, the studio appears to be bringing attention back to the family's unfinished story.

Does Wanda Return in 'VisionQuest'?

Now, here's where things get interesting (and yes, spoilers ahead!). The biggest development comes in the surprise post-credits scene, which finally addresses Wanda's fate after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

In the 2022 film, Wanda seemingly sacrifices herself when she destroys Mount Wundagore and the Darkhold. Her fate remained uncertain, leaving fans questioning whether the Scarlet Witch was truly gone.

Now, VisionQuest provides a major answer. The post-credits scene revisits Wanda beneath the mountain's rubble before introducing Victor von Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. Doom clears the debris and delivers a chilling command: 'Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine.'

What Could This Mean for Wanda in 'Avengers: Doomsday'?

Doom's words have already sparked plenty of questions among Marvel fans. Does he want Wanda as an ally, or is he planning to take control of her powers? Either way, his interest in the Scarlet Witch could mean she has a major part to play in his plans.

One popular fan theory points to Marvel Comics' The Children's Crusade storyline. In the comics, Billy and Tommy search for their missing mother, with their journey eventually involving Doctor Doom and Wanda's powers. While Marvel has not confirmed that Avengers: Doomsday will borrow from this storyline, the similarities have fans wondering whether the film could bring the Maximoff family back together.

Is Marvel Confirming More Wanda?

The binary message alone would not confirm Wanda's return. However, paired with the VisionQuest post-credits reveal, it takes on a much bigger meaning. Marvel has connected the emotional ending of WandaVision with the events of VisionQuest, while opening the door to Wanda's involvement in the next Avengers film.

Her return is now established, but the extent of her role and whether she will fall under Doom's control remain unanswered. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to arrive in December 2026. If Marvel's latest clues are anything to go by, Wanda's story is far from over — and her next chapter could be her most dangerous yet.