VisionQuest‘s eight-episode run is over, meaning the next entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. For all of the discussion about the lack of setup for the latest comic book movie event, the Multiverse Saga of the MCU has been dense and full of connective tissue – even if there have been plenty of misses to go along with the numerous hits.
If you aren’t caught up on VisionQuest but want to know how its events lead into the crossover event of the decade, here is a breakdown of how the show sets up Avengers: Doomsday.
(Warning: Spoilers for VisionQuest ahead.)
What happens in the VisionQuest finale?
Vision and Jocosta finally came face to face with the mysterious client who has been lingering throughout the series’ run. As it turns out, the man behind the curtain was Virgil Horton – the grandson of Phineas Horton, who invented the Synthetic Man nearly a century earlier. Virgil was Josephine’s husband, too, before she died. He revealed to the synthezoids that he worked at S.W.O.R.D. to rebuild Vision before the events of WandaVision, siphoning off parts to build Josephine a vibranium body and imbue it with her new Jocosta identity.
Short story short, the speedy Tommy Maximoff freed Vision from Virgil’s control, Virgil shot Jocosta and Jocosta threw Ultron’s code into a cloud of nanobots before she died. Enraged, Ulton gave himself physical form and killed Virgil. Ultron sent his new army of nanobots to infect and kill every human in London, before Vision tried to talk him out of it. Vision ultimately caught Ultron in a trap that would destroy them both if the murderbot followed through on hits plan. That convinced Ultron to terminate the nanobots, while Tommy and Billy – who arrived from New Jersey via magic portal – joined forces to bring Vision back from the brink of death.
How does VisionQuest lead into Avengers: Doomsday?
After the first post-credit scene that shows a contemplative Ultron holding a drive containing Jocosta’s code, we see the climax of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. But after Wanda Maximoff crushes herself and the Darkhold under Mount Wundagore, the scene cuts to a hooded figure removing the rubble. We see Wanda’s face as a voice says “Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine.”
The voice belonged to Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, who is the titular villain in the upcoming Avengers film. This post-credit scene followed a very similar structure to one of the stingers attached to Avengers Endgame: Encore, when Doom captured Bruce Banner after the events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. So whether Wanda and the Hulk appear in Avengers: Doomsday or next year’s Avengers: Secret Wars, it’s safe to say that both heroes will somehow factor into Doom’s broader plans – maybe even on Battleworld.
Is Vision in Avengers: Doomsday?
The initial cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday from March 2025 did not include Paul Bettany. Mark Ruffalo wasn’t a part of that five-hour chair video either, though, and we already know his character’s future is intertwined with Doom. Hayley Atwell, Owen Wilson and Ke Huy Quan are among the other actors who showed up in Encore‘s Doomsday sneak preview footage despite not being a part of the viral cast announcement video. We also know that Chris Evans is coming back as Steve Rogers – a reveal that wasn’t confirmed until the film’s initial teaser trailer in December 2025. Vision is in the same camp as Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Deadpool and Wolverine as notable characters whose status for the film remains up in the air.
Bettany has appeared as Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, filling a key role on the sprawling team of heroes in each film. Elizabeth Olsen is in all of those films, too, so Scarlet Witch’s revival could signal Vision’s return to the big screen as well. Vision has reunited with his superpowered sons, who were key motivators for Wanda’s villain turn in Multiverse of Madness, after all.
VisionQuest FAQs
When did the VisionQuest finale come out?
VisionQuest Episode 8 premiered at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 10. It was the last episode of the season.
Where can I watch VisionQuest?
VisionQuest is available to stream on Disney+. WandaVision and Agatha All Along, both of which laid the groundwork for VisionQuest, are also available on the streaming service, as is every other MCU show and movie.
Who is in VisionQuest?
Paul Bettany returned as Vision in VisionQuest. James Spader also reprised his role as the evil Ultron after an 11-year hiatus, while James D’Arcy once again portrayed Jarvis following his previous outings in the Agent Carter TV show and Avengers: Endgame time travel sequence. Elizabeth Olsen also made a cameo as Wanda Maximoff – a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch – alongside the voice of Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in a post-credit scene that set up Avengers: Doomsday.
Is Vision in Avengers: Doomsday?
We still do not know if Paul Bettany will be back to play Vision in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday or its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars. But with the living members of the Maximoff family reunited and Scarlet Witch coming back from the dead, he could make more appearances moving forward.
