The ‘Scarlett Witch’ Elizabeth Olsen has magically carved out her spectacular path in Hollywood. Over the years, she has showcased her range as a magnitudinal superhero as well as a skilful actor in indie dramas. Olsen brings an emotional depth to her characters that's impossible to ignore. Are you ready to dive into her impressive cinematic arc? We've put together the ultimate Elizabeth Olsen watchlist of movies and TV shows for you.
Fresh off the screen: The Assessment (2025)
Lizzie's newest venture takes her into dystopian territory alongside Academy Award Winner, Alicia Vikander. In The Assessment movie, she navigates a future where AI determines if couples are truly compatible. Critics and reviews suggest that Olsen delivers exactly what we've come to expect: a simultaneously restrained and emotionally explosive performance. The New York Times describes it as “visually stark and emotionally chilling”
When Elizabeth Olsen entered the MCU
Before we knew it, the shy girl with telekinetic powers became one of the most compelling characters in superhero cinema. Elizabeth Olsen's journey as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch is a masterclass in character development:
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): Remember when we first met her? She was vengeful and manipulating the Avengers' minds, all for her to turn into the hero she is.
Captain America: Civil War (2016): A stunning display of powers expressed by eyes as much as the VFX
Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame (2018-19): She destroyed the Mind Stone while watching the love of her life die, making us feel emotions in ways few superhero films have managed
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022): Love it or hate it, Elizabeth Olsen's descent into darkness as the Scarlet Witch was mesmerizing.
The WandaVision moment
WandaVision was more than a show; it was a cultural phenomenon. A genre-defying exploration of grief wrapped in sitcom nostalgia and mind-bending mystery.
We all collectively lost our minds each Friday when a new episode dropped. Also, Olsen's physical comedy in the early episodes deserves its own award. The "What is grief, if not love persevering?" line that broke the internet is something that we all remember. If you haven’t yet, it's your calling to check this masterpiece out.
Movies with Elizabeth Olsen you can't miss
Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
Playing a young woman escaping a cult, Olsen's eyes alone tell a story of trauma and disassociation that will haunt you for days. Sifting between timelines, the storytelling is as gripping as Olsen’s performance.
Wind River (2017)
Bundled up against the Wyoming winter, Olsen plays an FBI agent way out of her depth but determined to solve a murder on a Native American reservation. The scene where Elizabeth Olsen performs an autopsy while trying not to break down? Devastating.
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
We all know the Instagram influencer whose life seems impossibly perfect. Olsen embodies this character with just enough humanity that when the facade cracks, you feel both vindicated and heartbroken. Plus, her chemistry with Aubrey Plaza is wonderfully tense.
Kodachrome (2017)
In this understated road trip drama, Olsen proves she doesn't need superpowers or intense trauma to command the screen. Sometimes the most powerful acting happens in the quiet moments.
His Three Daughters (2024)
A riveting, bittersweet and touching portrait of family dynamics, it is a transformative tale of three sisters reunited to care for their ailing father. A decorated window to reflect upon relationships and their complexity. Olsen shines as one of the sisters in the movie
Small screen, big impact: TV shows with Elizabeth Olsen
Sorry for your Loss (2018-19)
In the wake of her husband’s unexpected death, Leigh Shaw’s grief takes an unexpected turn in this engaging drama series. The phenomenal writing complements the magnetic cast perfectly.
Love & Death (2023)
Based on the true story of Texas housewife Candy Montgomery, who killed her friend with an axe (yikes!), Olsen transforms into a 1980s suburban dream turned nightmare. The way she balances Candy's picture-perfect exterior with the darkness underneath is precisely why we can't look away from Olsen's performances.
Elizabeth Olsen has proven she's a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood movies and TV shows. If you've only seen her as a powerful superhero, you're missing out on the full spectrum of what makes her one of today's most compelling performers. Trust me that by the end, you'll be wondering why she doesn't have that Oscar yet. So, Wanda ya think? Which one of these are you going to explore first?