Olsen Won't Do Studio Films Without Theatrical Release

Elizabeth Olsen told InStyle she will no longer sign onto Hollywood studio films that don’t guarantee a theatrical release, though she remains open to independently made movies that later sell to streamers. She said the communal, in-person experience of cinema — people gathering, shared reactions and even in-person auditions — is essential and likened it to the unifying power of sports. Since her last MCU appearance in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Olsen has concentrated on indie titles including 2023’s His Three Daughters (Netflix-backed with a limited theatrical run), 2024’s The Assessment, and the upcoming A24 romantic fantasy Eternity slated for November 2025. Olsen praised the MCU’s scale and community and said she would “jump at the chance” to return as Scarlet Witch. She framed her theatrical-only condition as part of a broader Hollywood pushback against streaming-first release strategies that can undercut wide theatrical windows.