Highlights
- WandaVision introduced the concept of the MCU sitcom, with Scarlet Witch creating a fake reality to cope with Vision's death.
- White Vision, created by S.W.O.R.D., lacks compassion and memories of his past with Wanda and is designed to eliminate her.
- In the intense battle, Hex Vision restores White Vision's memories before he abruptly departs, leaving his fate unknown in the MCU.
MCU's Phase 4 kicked off with their brand-new TV show, WandaVision. Instead of being a regular superhero action TV show, WandaVision took a different approach and became the first MCU sitcom. The show follows the journey of Scarlet Witch as she grieves over Vision's death after he was killed by Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. Unlike the rest of the fallen heroes, Vision wasn't able to return after the snap. To cope with her loss, Wanda held the residents of Westview Town hostage and creates a fake reality where she and Vision had two kids and led a happy life
The manifestation of Vision in this fake reality possesses all the emotions and features of the original Vision. Throughout the episodes, Vision gradually becomes aware that he is not the real Vision, but merely a product of Wanda's imagination. When he attempts to leave Wanda's constructed reality, known as the Hex, he discovers that he is unable to do so. However, he isn't the only Vision appearing in the TV show as White Vision initially appears to be the antagonistic version of the Avenger.
Who Is White Vision?
After the death of Vision, S.W.O.R.D. spent five years trying to disassemble his body due to its valuable Vibranium composition, which could potentially be worth billions of dollars. In the early episodes of the series, Wanda was falsely accused of stealing Vision's body. However, it is later revealed that the Vision living with Wanda in Westview is not the real Vision, and S.W.O.R.D. still retains possession of Vision's body.
In an attempt to counter Wanda's control over Westview, S.W.O.R.D. utilizes the remnants of Vision's original body to construct a new version called White Vision. To power White Vision, Wanda's residual magic is harnessed, which she had used to destroy one of the S.W.O.R.D. drones that infiltrated the Hex. Unlike the original Vision, White Vision lacks compassion towards Wanda, has no memories of their past together, and is specifically designed to carry out the task of eliminating her.
In the final episodes, it is revealed that Wanda's seemingly friendly neighbor, Agnes, is actually Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch with abilities that rival Wanda's and is the series' main antagonist. Agatha manages to trap Wanda in her lair and casts a spell that grants her exclusive access to magic, stripping Wanda of her powers. This sets the stage for a final confrontation between Wanda, Agatha Harkness, and White Vision against the Vision residing within the Hex.
However, Wanda, with her limited powers, manages to regain control over the Hex and restricts magic usage solely to herself. She also gains control over Agatha's mind. Simultaneously, the Vision within the Hex and White Vision engage in an intense battle as they come to different understandings of their existence and purpose.
What Happened To White Vision?
During their intense battle, Hex Vision manages to convince White Vision that he is being manipulated by S.W.O.R.D. Hex Vision successfully restores all of the original Vision's memories within White Vision, starting from his creation in Avengers: Age of Ultron up until his demise in Avengers: Infinity War. As a result, White Vision's eye colors change back to the original Vision's blue-colored eyes. Overwhelmed and confused by the influx of past memories, White Vision abruptly departs from Westview, and his whereabouts remain unknown in the MCU to date.
Following the battle, Wanda takes her family within the Hex back home and puts her children to sleep. She bids a final farewell to Hex Vision before ultimately dismantling the Hex and setting the residents of Westview free.
It's important to note that White Vision is not a resurrection of the original Vision who died in Avengers: Endgame. Instead, he is a distinct being with the memories of the original Vision. Since leaving Westview in WandaVision, White Vision has not made any appearances in the MCU. Although there were speculations about his potential return in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, he did not appear in the film.
As Phase 5 of the MCU has already begun, there is currently no official information about White Vision's fate. Previously there were also rumors suggesting a Vision spin-off series in development at Disney+. In the comics, when White Vision was reassembled by Hank Pym, it took time for him to regain his personality. Given the considerable time that has passed since viewers last saw him, fans hope to see White Vision make a comeback on the big screen in the near future.