Disney's Unofficial Fantasy Trilogy Gets Even Better The 2nd Time Around

Published Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM EST

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Disney's unofficial fantasy trilogy is so good, it's even better the second time around. While trilogies are common in the fantasy genre, they don't always stay consistent. Sometimes, three installments are one too many; the story is stretched too thin for its runtime. Other times, however, a trilogy can be so well-structured and creative that it becomes infinitely rewatchable, with viewers finding new details each time. It's even more impressive when a trilogy produces that kind of narrative cohesion when it wasn't originally conceived as a trilogy.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's "unofficial" Scarlet Witch trilogy is the perfect example. What began with Marvel's first original Disney+ miniseries has evolved into a sprawling, sci-fi fantasy superhero saga of love, grief, and family. Each installment — WandaVision, Agatha All Along, and the newly released VisionQuest — builds on what came before while forging its own identity, giving MCU characters both old and new a chance to grow in the spotlight.

This is by far Marvel's most creatively ambitious trilogy, but that risk has paid off. Rather than offering a standard superhero story, each show plays around with theme, genre, and tone, digging into the more magical, experimental corners of Marvel's ever-growing multiverse.

Marvel's 'Scarlet Witch' Trilogy On Disney+ Deserves A Rewatch

Now that VisionQuest is nearly at an end, it's the perfect time to rewatch the Scarlet Witch trilogy and relive the story from the beginning (and for anyone who hasn't watched it yet, this is the perfect time to start). What may seem like three very different shows actually fit together perfectly, largely because the story revolves around one single, highly irregular family unit: the (mostly) magically conjured Maximoff family.

Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, superpowered twins Billy and Tommy, and their "father," the Vision, are the emotional glue that holds this trilogy together. WandaVision is about the overwhelming power of grief, a mother's love, and the emotional need for closure. Agatha All Along is equally about Billy Maximoff's identity crisis after the events of WandaVision and Agatha Harkness' quest to harness more power. VisionQuest, meanwhile, is about the turbulent nature of memory, what it means to feel and be human, and the relationships between fathers and sons, as Vision and Tommy are reunited.

What makes the prospect of a Scarlet Witch trilogy rewatch especially rewarding, beyond the Maximoff family's unusual connection, is its unconventional storytelling style. Each show has its own unique creative hook. That makes all three shows extra fun to watch a second (and third) time, either individually or as a connected trilogy.

WandaVision isn't just a story about a superpowered being grieving her lost love and reclaiming her power; it's also a sitcom retrospective. Agatha All Along is a subversive journey through a variety of genres, as Agatha and her coven endure dangerous magical trials along the Witches Road. In VisionQuest, Vision and his friendly neighborhood AIs communicate in his "mind palace," a retro, '70s-inspired digital mansion with narrative tricks and clues peppered throughout every room. Every episode offers something different, a new idea to keep viewers hooked.

The Scarlet Witch Trilogy Is One Of The Most Consistent Series In The MCU

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The so-called Scarlet Witch trilogy isn't just the most creative trilogy in the MCU; it's also one of the most consistent. The story builds organically, as each Maximoff family member tries to reclaim their place in the world. Each stylistic choice has a clear purpose. The writing is strong and always meaningful, offering a different take on the superhero genre and Marvel's trusty formula.

	Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score	Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
WandaVision	92%	88%
Agatha All Along	84%	82%
VisionQuest	86%	83%

Few MCU trilogies can say the same. Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man trilogy suffered with Iron Man 2. The Captain America trilogy is solid, though Captain America: Civil War sidelined its titular character for a bigger, Avengers-level ensemble story. The first two Thor movies are average, largely saved by Tom Hiddleston's fan-favorite performance as Loki. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was a forgettable mess, and while the Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy is good, Peter Parker never got to shine on his own.

The one Marvel trilogy with similar creative vision, narrative cohesion, and deep, character-centric storytelling as the Scarlet Witch trilogy is James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy series. The Guardians are the most well-developed group in the franchise, both as a superhero unit and individually. Their dynamic anchors the trilogy the same way the Maximoff family ties the Scarlet Witch saga together. While the Disney+ trilogy doesn't have a primary director, it still feels like one overarching story: each show has a similar mission. A full, 20-hour rewatch will fly by. The Scarlet Witch trilogy is truly some of Marvel's best work yet.

The VisionQuest finale premieres Tuesday, November 10 on Disney+.

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