What If…? is the primary animated present within the MCU, which explores various prospects of what might have occurred in traditional Marvel storylines. For instance, what if Peggy Carter acquired the super-soldier serum as a substitute of Steve Rogers?
All 9 episodes in season 1 have now aired – however will there be extra? We’ve pulled collectively every thing we learn about the way forward for What If…?, together with the deliberate episodes, solid and plot predictions.
You’ll be able to learn up on our ideas on the present after viewing the primary three episodes. You may also take a look at all of the Marvel exhibits and movies which might be on Disney Plus proper now.
Will there be a What If…? season two?
There might be a couple of season of What If…?. In an interview with Discussing Movie, showrunner Ashley Bradley confirmed that round 30 episode concepts have been written – so if all of them get used, there might be room for 3 seasons in whole.
What If…? season 2 launch date & variety of episodes
At San Diego Comedian-Con, Kevin Feige confirmed that What If…? season 2 will air in early 2023. Nonetheless, we’re three months into the yr, and there was no information so far.
It’s presently labelled as ‘coming quickly‘ on Disney+, which might suggest that it has been pushed again from its authentic slot. Ought to we hear extra, we are going to replace this text.
There might be 9 episodes in whole, the identical quantity seen in season 1.
Which solid and crew members are returning for season 2?
No actors have but been confirmed to be return for season 2 of What If…?. Nonetheless, it’s anticipated that Jeffrey Wright might be again because the Watcher – the storyteller for the sequence. We additionally anticipate to see different actors equivalent to Hayley Atwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston and extra to return.
The present will proceed to be written by A.C. Bradley and directed by Bryan Andrews. The animation has been co-developed by Marvel Studios and Squeeze, with Stephan Franck serving as head of animation and Brad Winderbaum serving as an government producer.
What If…? season 2 episode plots
What If…? is an anthology sequence, so most episodes stand alone as their very own tales. Nonetheless, season 1 arrange an overarching narrative by Uatu, often known as the Watcher. The Watcher is an extra-terrestrial being who performs out various timelines inside the multiverse to see how the tales finish.
Brad Winderbaum confirmed to iO9 that Captain Carter may have a number of episodes throughout the seasons, and might be connecting thread for the overarching narrative.
Season 1 did find yourself constructing in the direction of a narrative about Ultron taking up the world, and in the end battling towards the guardians of the multiverse. Nonetheless, the showrunners have confirmed that the subsequent season might be extra character-driven (EW).
Season 2 will function an episode associated to the Black Widow movie, in response to The Direct. Director Bryan Andrews additionally confirmed that there might be episodes associated to Eternals and Shang-Chi, and probably even Spider-Man. These will seemingly be extensions of the plots instructed in part 4 of the MCU.
There might be a brand new superhero launched in season 2. She is a younger Mohawk lady known as Kahhori who discovers the Tesseract when it falls to earth and lands within the sovereign Haudenosaunee Confederacy earlier than the colonization of America.
This episode will inform the historical past of the Akwesasne area, which nowawdays is Upstate New York. Here’s a first have a look at her design:
You’ll have additionally noticed that within the remaining episode of season 1, there was reference to a narrative that starred Gamora and Tony Stark. This episode was minimize attributable to manufacturing delays, and can now air in season 2. We assume that this may discover the Infinity Crusher.
At Comedian-Con, attendees in Corridor H acquired to view the primary unique trailer for What If…? season 2. This confirmed off Steve Rogers because the Winter Soldier, in addition to an episode set in Neil Gaiman’s restricted sequence, 1602.
Methods to watch What If…?
What If…? is a Disney Plus unique, which implies you possibly can solely watch it on there. On the time of writing, Disney+ prices $10.99/£7.99 per thirty days for a rolling subscription, and $109.99/£79.90 for an annual move. You’ll be able to join Disney+ right here.