Get ready to dive into the multiverse one last time! Marvel Animation’s animated anthology series What If…? is gearing up for its highly anticipated third season, arriving exclusively on Disney+ starting December 22, 2024. The new trailer promises even more mind-bending tales, where classic MCU characters find themselves in bizarre, mashup timelines, making unexpected choices that change everything we thought we knew about the Marvel Universe.
Since its debut in 2021, What If…? has been a surprising hit for Disney+, offering viewers alternate universe adventures that flipped familiar stories on their head. The first two seasons introduced fans to nine incredible “what if” scenarios, exploring different realities where beloved characters took entirely different paths. Season 3 is set to push those boundaries even further with new, strange worlds and a fresh batch of jaw-dropping stories.
Created by A.C. Bradley and once again narrated by the all-seeing Uatu the Watcher (voiced by Jeffrey Wright), this final season consists of eight episodes, with one new adventure dropping every day, culminating in the grand finale on December 29. If you thought the multiverse was already wild, you haven’t seen anything yet.
The series is inspired by the What If…? comic book anthology that first launched in 1977, but the animated series reimagines these stories with a modern twist. Over the past few years, What If…? has been praised for its innovative storytelling and stunning animation, delivering both nostalgia and fresh takes on the Marvel Universe that fans didn’t know they needed.
The official season synopsis promises that What If…? Season 3 will feature even more bizarre and thrilling alternate versions of the MCU, taking classic characters down unexpected and wild roads. The Watcher will guide us through new genres, mind-blowing spectacles, and jaw-dropping new characters—many of whom are voiced by the stars who brought these heroes to life on the big screen.
Fan-favorites like Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, Captain Peggy Carter, and Shang-Chi return to voice their characters. But this season doesn’t stop there—it also introduces us to new versions of familiar heroes, including Storm the Goddess of Thunder and Agatha Harkness, adding to the ever-growing multiverse madness.
As always, the show boasts an incredible voice cast, featuring Simu Liu, Karen Gillan, Taika Waititi, Danai Gurira, Elizabeth Olsen, Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hiddleston, Oscar Isaac, and David Harbour—all reprising their iconic MCU roles.
What If…? has consistently delivered exciting and fresh takes on the MCU, and Season 3 promises to be no different. With new universes, new risks, and new versions of your favorite characters, this final season is sure to take fans on an unforgettable ride. If you’ve ever wondered, “What if…?” this is your chance to find out—don’t miss it when the first episode hits Disney+ on December 22!
