Over the years,Elizabeth Olsenhas become one of the biggest names in Hollywood with her MCU role launching her into mainstream success, and the actress has plenty more exciting projects in the works to look forward to. Having made a few small appearances in the 1990s, Olsen’s career really took off with 2011’sMartha Marcy May Marlene, eventually leading to her landing the role of Marvel’s Wanda Maximoff in 2014. This has undoubtedly been her biggest part so far, with some of her Marvel projectsranking among the best movies of Elizabeth Olsen’scareer.
However, since stepping back from the franchise in 2022, her profile has only gotten larger, having been a part of numerous critically acclaimed hits. Rather than jumping to the next big IP, the actress has picked some exciting shows and films that have really impressed, provingOlsen’s MCU break has paid off. Although her Marvel return isn’t as far away as many first anticipated, she still has plenty of other projects in the pipeline that are sure to continue her momentum, and her ongoing success makes her one of the most exciting actresses in the industry right now.
7Avengers: Doomsday & Avengers Secret Wars (Rumored)
The Actress May Return As Wanda Maximoff In The Upcoming Avengers Film
Although Olsen isn’t confirmed to be part of the upcomingAvengersmovies, it remains highly likely that she will return as Wanda/ Scarlet Witch. After making her first appearance inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier’s post-credit scene, Wanda became one of the biggest characters in the MCU, even getting her own show.WandaVisionwas the MCU’s first-ever limited series, highlighting the popularity of Olsen’s character, with her last appearance coming as the villain inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Unfortunately, Wanda’s fate is left unknown during the film’s conclusion, and she’s presumed dead, but a return is possible.
With Olsen leaving the door open to her character having a future appearance and sounding optimistic about the prospect,Scarlet Witch’s MCU return is surelya matter of time. Therefore,Avengers: DoomsdayorSecret Warssounds like the perfect place to bring her back, as four or five years would have passed since Olsen’s last live-action role in the franchise, giving audiences enough time to miss her. The role remains unconfirmed for now, but Wanda’s importance to the overall story makes her all but certain to feature in at least one of the nextAvengersmovies.
6Once There Were Wolves (Rumored)
There Has Been Plenty Of Speculation That Olsen Will Be Part Of The Novel’s Adaptation
The other unconfirmed project that seems to be on Olsen’s radar is a TV adaptation of the novel,Once There Were Wolvesby Charlotte McConaghy. The story follows a woman and her twin sister attempting to reintroduce wolves into the Scottish Highlands alongside a team of biologists. Despite its seemingly innocent premise, the book is filled with mysteries and deep themes that have helped make it a New York Times bestseller, and Olsen’s name has been heavily associated with the upcoming series; however, details about the project remain unknown.
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News aboutOnce There Were Wolves' TV show came out around mid-2024, suggesting Apple had picked up the adaptation with Alice Addison set to write alongside Garth Davis, who is also rumored to be the showrunner. In addition, Olsen was penned to lead the limited series, but a lack of updates since then has left questions about the project’s status. Although it sounds like an interesting role for the actress and the sort of environment where she could deliver a memorable performance, time will tell if the project gets the go-ahead, especially with Olsen already having a stacked schedule.
5The Assessment
Olsen’s Sci-Fi Thriller Is Still Awaiting Its Full International Release
Despite premiering at numerous film festivals around the world,The Assessmenthas yet to have a global release. The sci-fi thriller will reportedly come out in Germany on July 07, 2025, with Amazon Prime Video picking up the rights to distribute the movie elsewhere. Although an international release date hasn’t been set,The Assessment’s reviewsare strong, as it is currently sitting on a 7.3 IMDb rating alongside receiving an 86% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. The story is set in the near future where having children is a much more strict and formal process.
Prospective parents have to undergo a series of tests set by a regulator who decides whether they are eligible to have kids or not, creating a stressful and chaotic plot. Assuming Prime Video is set to premiere the film in early 2025, it could be another streaming success for Olsen less than a year afterHis Three Daughters. The dystopian premise and gripping elements set upThe Assessmentto be one of the most unique movies of next year, and if the early reception is anything to go by, Olsen’s next project should be a hit.
4Love Child
Olsen Is Set To Star In A Sinister Love Story
The Assessmentisn’t Olsen’s only upcoming movie about parenthood, asLove Childseems like a darker spin on Hollywood’s typical romance story. The actress is set to star as a mother in a loveless marriage, who is pointed in the direction of a handsome stranger by her 11-year-old son. Wanting to see his mother happy, Junior supposedly hatches a plan to set Olsen’s character up with Easy (Charles Melton), but his sinister schemes have some huge ramifications. Based on the synopsis,Love Childseems like it will be a comedy with some dark undertones, which sounds perfect for Olsen.
She has already proven her dramatic and comedic chops, and the devious undertones could allow her to deliver a stand-out performance. Unfortunately, the film was originally supposed to be shot in the summer before things collapsed, casting some doubt on the project’s future. In addition, frequent cast changes - including Olsen herself replacing Penelope Cruz - alongside difficulties getting the movie financed are worrying signs forLove Child, but Olsen has remained committed to her role and has even campaigned hard to get the film made, giving it a strong chance of being funded sometime soon.
3Eternity
A24 Will Pair Olsen With Miles Teller & Callum Turner In The Upcoming Romantic Comedy
Eternityis another romantic comedy Olsen has in the works, but this one has an extremely different premise. Joan (played by Olsen) has to choose who she will spend the rest of eternity with after death, with the character stuck between her first love who got away or the man she built her life with. The comedy elements of the film suggest it could be relatively light-hearted, but the plot also creates the potential for some emotional scenes, making it one of the actress' most interesting projects. With A24 producing the movie, it seems to be in safe hands.
Miles Teller and Callum Turner have been cast to play Olsen’s two love interests, and it’ll be intriguing to see how the chemistry is between the trio. Although no release date has been announced,Eternityis in post-production, suggesting news about the project could come sooner rather than later. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Olga Merediz, and John Early are also confirmed to appear, although little is known about their roles other than their character names. Much of the plot remains a mystery, but Olsen’s rom-com sounds great on paper and doesn’t look in jeopardy of suffering any late production issues.
2Marvel Zombies
The Actress' Return As Scarlet Witch Will Happen In 2025’s Marvel Project
While Olsen’s return to the MCU in the upcoming Avengers films remains uncertain, she will play Scarlet Witch again next year inMarvel Zombies. AlthoughWhat If…?already had an episode surrounding the zombie premise, the popular storyline is set to get a full miniseries in October 2025 that will follow the events of the anthology show. Having been announced back in 2021,news aboutMarvel Zombiesbroke in October after the superhero franchise showcased their upcoming TV slate, which confirmed its release date while showing some small snippets, and Olsen was confirmed to be part of the cast.
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Despite being a different version of Scarlet Witch, it’ll be interesting to see what sort of role the character plays in the story, considering she was in a zombified state in “What If… Zombies?” The show is set to make some major changes from the popular comic series to keep audiences on their toes, but if it’s anything like the source material, it should be great. It may not be the Elizabeth Olsen MCU return that everyone wanted, butMarvel Zombiesis still a great next superhero role for the actress and keeps her close to the franchise.
1Panic Carefully
Olsen’s Upcoming Thriller Has Been Compared To Silence Of The Lambs
Out of all the actress' upcoming projects,Panic Carefullyis the most recent announcement, with Olsen set to join Julia Roberts in the leading roles. Having been compared toSilence of the LambsandMr. Robot, the movie has gathered plenty of hype and will debut in theaters after Warner Bros. acquired the rights. Sam Esmail is set to direct, who is known for his gripping thrillers, and withElizabeth Olsen officially part ofPanic Carefully’s cast, the film provides even more reason to be excited.
Details are limited about the exact plot or who Olsen and Roberts will be playing, with no release date being announced either. Despite this, the talent onboard indicates that it’ll be a huge success if given the proper investment, meaning it could eclipse everything elseElizabeth Olsenhas in the works. Although some of her other projects remain in doubt,Panic Carefully’s future looks pretty secure, and it is bound to make plenty of noise when it finally premieres in cinemas.
