After just three short seasons in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, What if…? It's coming to an end. The animated anthology debuts in 2021 and dives into the madness of the Marvel Multiverse. What if…? Starting with Season 3 in 2024, it feels like things come to an abrupt halt.
A departure from the live-action adventures of the MCU, What if…? It arrives as part of the franchise's ever-expanding Disney+ slate. There are other animated outings in the form of: X-Men '97, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manand delayed marvel zombies serve as What if…? Spin-off. But there are only eight episodes left in the series, which explores alternate timelines.
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What if…? Season 3 is the end of the road
while What if…?'s versatile character broke away from the MCU's main canon to tell his own story, and fan favorites like Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, Hayley Atwell, Elizabeth Olsen, and the late Chadwick Boseman all reprized their roles in live-action. What if…? Season 3 introduces another Multiverse story overseen by Jeffrey Wright's Uatu, also known as the Watcher.
highlights What if…? Season 3 includes the return of White Vision. WandaVisionThe long-awaited re-release of Moon Knight, and X-Men: The Animated Series' Alison Sealy-Smith reprises her role. X-Men '97 Like a storm. The storm-wielding Mjölnir was a highlight of the Season 3 trailer. And in 2019, Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox brought the X-Men to the MCU, ushering in a new era for the franchise.
likewise What if…? Season 2 introduced Kahhori as a new hero expected to make the leap to live-action, while Natasha Lyonne made her MCU debut in season 3 as a new creation named Byrdie. There are also rumors that Wright's Uatu will play a major role in the future of the franchise, and stalwart Captain Carter would seem like a good fit for Wright. Avengers: Secret War'It is believed to be a recreation of Battle World. This comes after Hayley Atwell played a version of the character in . Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
What if…? It primarily told its own story over the course of a season, culminating in a massive multi-team setup. So far, we haven't had to worry about the main canon of MCU Earth-616. Nonetheless, many people are looking forward to it as the series concludes. What if…? It's about going out loud and preparing for future live-action projects for the MCU. in 2 Avengers If the movie is coming out soon, it's logical to start sowing these seeds now.
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The MCU is missing the potential of What If…? season 4
Even though it's unlikely that Sealy-Smith will play Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot. What if…? It reminds fans of the potential of future seasons. What if…? It was able to be held. Similar to method Deadpool & Wolverine Includes Channing Tatum's Gambit and Wesley Snipes' Blade. What if…? Season 4 allowed a familiar face to lend his vocals to a classic role. Imagine a Ghost Rider episode starring Nicolas Cage, an episode with Ben Affleck voicing the animated Daredevil, or a Spider-Man-centric episode that never appeared in Drew Goddard's Sinister Six movies.
More importantly, the upcoming debut of the Fantastic Four and X-Men includes a variety of characters that will be perfect for you. What if…? story. Ultimately, a live-action version of Charles Xavier becomes the Juggernaut (What if…? #13) Dazzler is Galactus (What if…? #33) It is highly unlikely that it will run on a mainline MCU. Beyond that, Wolverine's potential to fight Conan the Barbarian (What if…? #16), The Punisher becomes Venom (What if…? #44) And things that turn into mutants like the Hulk (What if…? #37) are just some of the stories the audience is missing.
The exact reason is unclear What if…? It seems to be planned as a three-part story that will end but could always lead to other projects. This has already been presented. marvel zombies Derived from Season 1's “What If… Zombies?!” In an interview with the Official Marvel Podcast in July 2024, executive producer Brad Winderbaum said of Season 3: “Feels like the completion of a trilogy”:
Watchers was briefly teased Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2The live-action MCU has yet to live up to its potential. As the franchise introduces more cosmic entities such as Thor: Love and Thunder I did it with Eternity Agatha all together With Death, it looks like the Watchers (especially Uatu) are ready to take on the role.
What if…? Season 3 features an alternate Avengers lineup with Sam Wilson, Shang-Chi, and Monica Rambeau, which is convenient since they're all potential recruits for the MCU's anticipated New Avengers. diarrhea What if…? Since it ends in the traditional sense, it's possible to continue exploring some of the ideas in a spinoff like this: marvel zombies. Through interesting ideas that are too ‘wild’ for live-action, What if…? At least it served as a testing ground for unusual concepts. There was already one Christmas episode, so it might be nice to revisit it. What if…? Sometimes for special purposes.
So disappointing What if…?It may be the end of , but it's important to remember that it's the only Disney+ series to receive a three-season order. Most of Marvel's shows have been limited to a single season, even the critically acclaimed ones. rocky I don't think it will return for a third season. also, secret war We've been informed to destroy the Multiverse and end the current Multiverse Saga before heading into the rumored 'Mutant Saga'. What if…? It ends. It's a shame fans didn't get to see Wolverine become a vampire lord (What if…? #24) Even the Watcher does not know what the future holds. What if…? Included.
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