The wacky Marvel series returns with new episodes on Disney+ in December. Watch the first trailer for the second season of “What If…?” here.
Just over two years ago, a new, crazy Marvel series was launched which – as the name suggests – brings us closer to selected “what if” scenarios from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Peggy Carter benefits from the super-soldier serum, Captain America becomes a zombie and T’Challa becomes the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Anyone who can’t get enough of these kinds of stories has reason to rejoice: “Marvel’s What If…?” is going into extra time. Confidence in the series is high, as work on season 2 began long before the start of the series. We will be able to take a look at the finished result shortly before Christmas. But a first trailer is already available:
What If…?: Season 2 just before Christmas 2023 – what can we expect?
As if the movie multiverse wasn’t enough, the animated series “What If…?” also shows us alternative scenarios and turning points in the MCU. As the trailer announces, we can expect nine new, largely self-contained episodes that completely turn what has happened so far on its head.
Since the first season had to be shortened by one episode due to corona, we assume that season 2 will bring us the already leaked Tony Stark episode in which he becomes a gladiator on Sakaar. In addition, it has already been hinted that the Hydra stomper will play a role again. The battle suit and its wearer, Steve Rogers, could have fallen into Hydra’s hands. If Rogers has been brainwashed in a similar way to Bucky, we assume that Rogers and Captain Carter will clash. Season 2 will also take a closer look at the Guardians of the Multiverse. We can also expect new stories with the protagonists from Phase 4 of the MCU, so there will be a reunion with Shang-Chi, the Eternals and Hela.
Since the production and animation of the individual episodes is quite and time-consuming, the break between the first two seasons is relatively long. Originally scheduled to start at the end of 2022, it was announced at San Diego Comic Con that the new episodes of “What If…?” will be even later and won’t be released until 2023 (via The Direct). But fans will also be waiting a long time for new episodes this year: instead of at the beginning of the year, it will not continue on Disney+ until December 22, 2023. You can then tune in daily for a new episode on Disney+.
Who will be there?
The animated series remains true to itself and Jeffrey Wright will once again lead through the episodes as The Watcher. We assume that numerous other MCU stars will also be on hand for the second season to lend their voices to the characters. In addition to Chris Hemsworth, we will most likely also hear Hollywood greats such as Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman and Zoe Saldana.