Marvel's What If...? Season 2 episode list unveiled: Mind-bending narratives revealed

Marvel Studios' animated foray into the multiverse, "What If...?," continues to captivate audiences with its mind-bending narratives and visually stunning animation. As the second season unfolds, critics and fans alike are hailing it as "extremely entertaining and intriguing," elevating the bar set by its predecessor.

Here's an exclusive peek into the confirmed episode list for "What If...? Season 2," promising even wilder concepts and unexplored dimensions:

Episode 1: Nebula's Cosmic Odyssey
Release: December 22, 2023
The season kicks off with "What If... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?" In this alternate reality, Ronan's successful overthrow of Thanos alters the course of Guardians of the Galaxy events. The absence of the titular group leads to Xandar fortifying itself with a planetary shield. Nebula, now a member of the Nova Corps, embarks on an investigation into the demise of Yondu Udonta, introducing a Vin Diesel-less Groot.


Episode 2: Quill's Earth-Shattering Return
Release: December 23, 2023
In a twist of fate, "What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?" explores a reality where Yondu delivers a young Peter Quill to his father, Ego. The repercussions set off a vengeful return to Earth, forming a unique Avengers team featuring Peggy Carter, Howard Stark, Bill Foster, King T’Chaka, Bucky Barnes, Dr. Wendy Lawson, Hank Pym, and Thor.

Episode 3: Hogan's Festive Hulk
Release: December 24, 2023
Christmas takes an unexpected turn in "What If... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?" as Justin Hammer infiltrates Avengers Tower during the team's absence. This Die Hard-inspired tale unveils a new purple Hulk, adding a festive twist to the MCU mythos.

Episode 4: Stark's Sakaar Sojourn
Release: December 25, 2023
Originally slated for Season 1, "What If...Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster?" explores an alternate timeline where Tony Stark crash-lands on Sakaar after the events of The Avengers. Gamora, seeking vengeance, crosses paths with Stark in a storyline entwined with the Grandmaster's gladiatorial reign.

Episode 5: Carter's Winter Saga
Release: December 26, 2023
Picking up from Season 1, "What If...Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?" delves into the continuation of Captain Carter's narrative. The episode unfolds as an alternate Winter Soldier, featuring surprising connections to the broader MCU.

Episode 6: Kahhori's World-altering Power
Release: December 27, 2023
Introducing a historic new superhero, "What If... Kahhori Reshaped the World?" explores a reality where a young Mohawk woman, Kahhori, gains immense power from a Tesseract encounter. The repercussions reshape history, challenging the colonization of America.

Episode 7: Hela's Rings of Power
Release: December 28, 2023
In "What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?" Cate Blanchett's Hela encounters Tony Leung Chiu-wai's Wenwu and the powerful Ten Rings, promising a collision of cosmic forces.

Episode 8: Avengers Unleashed in 1602
Release: December 29, 2023
Delving into historical Marvel lore, "What If… the Avenger Assembled in 1602?" envisions a reality where the Avengers existed centuries earlier, drawing inspiration from the Marvel 1602 comics.

Episode 9: Strange Supreme's Return
Release: December 30, 2023
While shrouded in mystery, "What If… Strange Supreme Intervened?" hints at the return of the enigmatic Strange Supreme. As the multiverse unfolds, anticipation builds for potential stakes surpassing even Infinity Ultron.

FAQs

What is the story of the What If series?
The inaugural season of the American animated anthology series "What If...?," inspired by the Marvel Comics series of the same name, delves into alternate timelines within the multiverse, depicting the consequences of significant events unfolding differently in the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The series is firmly situated within the MCU.

What is What If based on Marvel?
One such project in development is an animated series for Disney+ inspired by the Marvel Comics series "What If...?". Produced by Kevin Feige, the anthology series aims to explore alternate scenarios within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), examining how pivotal events might unfold differently. Examples include imagining Loki wielding Thor's iconic hammer, Mjolnir.