5 Ways Elizabeth Olsen Is Completely Redefining Her Career In 2025 (Beyond The MCU)
Elizabeth Olsen, the actress best known globally as the powerful Scarlet Witch, is currently in the middle of her most transformative career phase yet. As of December 2025, Olsen is strategically pivoting from the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to a slate of challenging, high-profile independent films and dark comedies, a move that is exciting critics and fans of her early, acclaimed work.
This comprehensive look at Olsen’s 2025 and beyond reveals a calculated shift toward complex, character-driven roles that showcase her immense versatility, proving she is far more than just a superhero. From an afterlife romance to a dystopian sci-fi drama, here is everything you need to know about the actress’s latest projects, recent interviews, and the real future of Wanda Maximoff.
Elizabeth Olsen: Full Biography and Career Milestones
Elizabeth Chase Olsen, often affectionately referred to as "Lizzie" by fans, has built a career that successfully bridges blockbuster cinema with indie film credibility. Her early life and education laid the foundation for her nuanced approach to acting.
- Born: February 16, 1989, in Sherman Oaks, California.
- Family: She is the younger sister of famous fashion designers and former child stars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
- Education: Olsen attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and studied at the Moscow Art Theatre School for a semester, focusing heavily on classical acting and technique. She recently joked in an interview about skipping her actual college graduation ceremony.
- Breakout Role: Her 2011 feature film debut in the independent thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene garnered immediate critical acclaim, earning her nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Critics' Choice Movie Award.
- Global Recognition: She joined the MCU as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (post-credits scene), cementing her global superstar status through films like Avengers: Age of Ultron and the Emmy-winning Disney+ series WandaVision.
- Key MCU Projects: WandaVision (2021) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).
The 2025 Film Slate: A Complete Career Pivot
The year 2025 marks a significant departure from the superhero genre for Olsen, with her starring in three highly anticipated, diverse projects. These roles see her collaborating with major indie studios and acclaimed directors, reinforcing her commitment to challenging cinematic material.
1. Eternity (A24’s Fantasy Romantic Comedy)
Olsen is set to star in A24’s fantasy romantic comedy, Eternity, directed by David Freyne. This film is highly anticipated and is expected to be a major festival hit, with an official trailer already released.
The premise is unique and emotionally complex: Olsen plays Joan, a recently deceased woman who finds herself in the afterlife. In this new reality, souls are given one week to decide with whom they will spend eternity. Joan faces an impossible choice between two men she loved in life. The film also co-stars Miles Teller and Callum Turner.
2. The Assessment (A Dark Sci-Fi Thriller)
Premiering at film festivals and receiving strong buzz, The Assessment is a dark sci-fi thriller set in a near-future, climate change-ravaged world. The story explores a utopian society where population growth is strictly controlled through mandatory "assessments" for parenthood.
Olsen stars as Mia, who, alongside her husband Aaryan (Himesh Patel), undergoes a rigorous assessment process. The film delves into themes of societal control, reproductive rights, and the lengths people will go to for a family in a dystopian setting. The film was a major topic of discussion during Olsen's March 2025 interview on the Today Show.
3. Love Child (Todd Solondz’s Dark Comedy)
Adding a truly unique entry to her filmography is Love Child, the much-anticipated dark comedy from controversial independent filmmaker Todd Solondz. Olsen is attached to star in this project, which promises the kind of provocative and uncomfortable humor that Solondz is known for, further establishing her as a serious dramatic actress willing to take risks.
The Scarlet Witch’s Future: What Olsen Says About Her MCU Return
Despite her busy schedule of non-Marvel projects, the question of Wanda Maximoff’s return remains the most persistent topic in every Elizabeth Olsen interview. Her latest comments, made during the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival, offer a candid perspective on her decade-long tenure and a hint at her future.
Acknowledging the 'Exhaustion'
At the Hamptons International Film Festival in October 2025, Olsen reflected on her long career within the Marvel franchise, acknowledging a sentiment shared by many viewers and actors. She openly stated that she understands why some people feel "exhausted" by the sheer volume of Marvel content. This candidness resonated with fans, showcasing her self-awareness regarding the current cinematic landscape.
The 2025 MCU Project Rumor
While her character's fate at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was ambiguous, rumors of a return are strong. Industry insiders have suggested that Elizabeth Olsen is set to return for an upcoming MCU project that is scheduled to begin filming in 2025. This aligns with the long-held fan theory that the Scarlet Witch, being a nexus being, is never truly gone.
Olsen herself has hinted that a return would hinge on a specific, dream plot—one that allows for a meaningful and complex character arc, rather than a simple cameo. The persistent speculation, fueled by Marvel's quiet confirmation of the character's live-action return, suggests that Wanda Maximoff’s story is far from over.
Why 2025 is Olsen’s Most Important Year
The current year is critical for Elizabeth Olsen because it represents a calculated move to diversify her portfolio and ensure her legacy is not solely defined by the MCU. By choosing projects like Eternity and The Assessment, she is actively demonstrating her range and commitment to independent, thoughtful cinema, similar to her breakout work in Martha Marcy May Marlene. This careful selection of roles is a masterclass in career management, allowing her to take creative risks while maintaining a global profile.
Her ability to transition seamlessly between a massive superhero franchise and intimate, character-focused dramas secures her position as one of Hollywood's most versatile and bankable stars. As the 2025 film festival circuit continues, all eyes are on Olsen to see which of her new, non-Marvel roles will earn her the next wave of critical acclaim.
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