Elizabeth Olsen, 36, remains open to reprising her role as Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), despite acknowledging that some viewers may feel “exhausted” by superhero films. The actress shared her thoughts during a wide-ranging conversation at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival on Saturday, October 4, as part of the festival’s “A Conversation With…” series.

“It is something that I love, and it’s something I always want to return to,” Olsen said at Sag Harbor Cinema. “The thing that’s been so special about the last five years is I’ve gotten to do so much with the character that I never thought I would. There are still storylines from the comics I’d love to explore, and I think fans also want to see that.”

Olsen emphasized that superhero movies are made for fans rather than critics. “I mean, these movies aren’t for critics, these movies are for fans,” she explained.

Reflecting on her decade-long journey as Wanda Maximoff, Olsen recalled feeling “very lucky and very scared” when she first joined the MCU. Her performance in the 2021 limited series WandaVision earned her an Emmy nomination and deepened her connection with the character.

Olsen also addressed the notion of superhero-movie fatigue. “Some people have ongoing television series they can return to. Very few get to be part of franchises that, yes, we might culturally get a little exhausted by, but there’s something very familial about them,” she said. “There’s nothing else really like it, and I don’t know that I’ll have that again unless it’s for an ongoing show. That kind of consistency feels good — job security feels nice, I think we can all agree on that.”

Beyond her work in Marvel, Olsen discussed her experiences on set as both an actor and producer, emphasizing the importance of creating a healthy, respectful environment. “Creative arguments are delicious, and debates are great. But you can only really do that in a healthy way coming from a place of respect,” she said.

Olsen’s latest project, the A24 romantic comedy Eternity, opened the Hamptons International Film Festival on Friday, October 3. The film, directed by David Freyne, stars Olsen alongside Miles Teller and Callum Turner. It follows Joan (Olsen), who, in the afterlife, has one week to decide where to spend eternity — choosing between her lifelong partner (Teller) and her first love, who died young (Turner). The film also features John Early, Olga Merediz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and is set for theatrical release on November 26.