Every Confirmed Alternate Universe in the MCU Before Avengers: Doomsday

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dramatically expanded its scope with the introduction of alternate universes and timelines during what’s known as the Multiverse Saga. For most of its history, the MCU focused on a single, main reality – Earth 616, also called the Sacred Timeline. But after the time travel events in *Avengers: Endgame* created numerous alternate timelines (many of which were eliminated), Marvel Studios began showcasing a diverse range of new realities. These different universes could all collide in the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars* films in Phase 6.

The Multiverse Saga has shown us glimpses of different universes, but there are countless more yet to be discovered. The upcoming movies, *Avengers: Doomsday* (December 2026) and *Secret Wars* (2027), promise to bring together characters from these alternate realities for a huge battle against Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. *Secret Wars* will wrap up the entire Multiverse Saga and set the stage for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, potentially revisiting universes we’ve already seen.

24) Earth 616

As a lifelong Marvel fan, it’s cool to finally have confirmation that the main MCU – the one with the Avengers we’ve been following since the beginning – takes place on Earth-616. That’s the primary Earth from the comics, not just *another* universe within the larger Marvel multiverse. It was officially established in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*. And, as we learned in the first season of *Loki*, the character He Who Remains was essentially safeguarding Earth-616 – what he called the Sacred Timeline – by eliminating any alternate realities that started to form. It really adds another layer to everything that’s been happening!

23) Steve Rogers & Peggy Carter’s New Timeline

Although Steve Rogers (Captain America) returned the Infinity Stones and fixed most of the alternate timelines created during the Time Heist in *Avengers: Endgame*, one timeline remained untouched. He chose to stay in the 1950s with Peggy Carter, finally finding happiness with her. Rumors suggest the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* might explore this alternate reality, potentially bringing Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

22) Loki’s Timelines

The Disney+ series *Loki* was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe project to seriously explore the idea of the multiverse. It did this by focusing on a version of Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston) who escaped during the Avengers’ time travel mission in 2012. This Loki is brought to the Time Variance Authority (TVA), an organization that exists outside of time and space. The TVA’s job was to protect a single, designated timeline – the ‘Sacred Timeline’ – by stopping any new timelines from forming. Throughout the series, Loki assists TVA agents in finding his variant, Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), as they travel through different timelines, and we see glimpses of many other alternate realities in the broader Multiverse Saga.

TVA Variants’ Universes

In the first season of *Loki*, it’s discovered that all the employees of the Time Variance Authority are actually different versions of people from across the multiverse. This means each TVA staff member once lived a life on the main timeline before being captured or specifically chosen by He Who Remains to work at the TVA. Loki and Sylvie learned this during their journey and, using a variant of Ravonna Renslayer named Rebecca Tourminet, were able to show the other TVA members the truth: that many alternate realities exist within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Loki Variants’ Universe

When Loki and Sylvie battled the TVA, they were both eliminated and sent to the Void, a strange place at the end of time. This marked the first time audiences saw the Void in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a desolate wasteland populated by many different versions of Loki, all of whom were removed from their own timelines by the TVA. Characters like Kid Loki, Classic Loki, Boastful Loki, and even a President Loki appeared, alongside countless other variants, each with their unique backgrounds and stories.

Sylvie’s McDonald’s Universe

Sylvie originates from a different version of time. As a child, she was taken by the TVA and spent years evading them. After the events of the first season of Loki – where she defeated He Who Remains and unleashed multiple universes – Sylvie attempted to start a new life in the 1980s, even working at McDonald’s. Though this peaceful existence was cut short by the destruction of the Temporal Loom in season 2, she did experience a period of calm.

Loki’s Team Returned

The explosion of the Temporal Loom in *Loki* season 2 sent Loki and his TVA allies back to their original lives on the main timeline. While Loki’s actions created new paths for them – with Mobius selling jet-skis, B-15 working at a hospital, Casey as an Alcatraz escapee, and Ouroboros a science-fiction writer – they ultimately reunited to help Loki return to the TVA.

21) Kang Variants’ Timelines

Introduced in the first season of *Loki*, He Who Remains and his alternate versions were established as the central villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga. However, Jonathan Majors’ legal issues and subsequent firing from Marvel in 2023 created uncertainty about the character’s future. Although some fans hoped for a recasting, Marvel has now chosen Doctor Doom to be the primary antagonist, who will face off against the MCU heroes in upcoming films, *Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*. It’s been confirmed that while He Who Remains came from the main timeline (Earth 616), the origins of Kang’s different versions exist within the MCU as well.

Kang the Conqueror’s Universe

After a hint about his dangerous alternate selves, *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* formally introduced Kang the Conqueror into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While his original universe is unknown, Kang was eventually banished to the Quantum Realm of Earth-616 after conflicts with other versions of himself and the Council of Kangs. There, he encountered Janet van Dyne and built a new empire. Ultimately, Ant-Man and his team—along with the help of ants and MODOK—defeated and killed Kang, removing a major threat from the MCU.

Council of Kangs Members’ Universes

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania introduced Kang the Conqueror and, even more impressively, a huge group of his alternate versions known as the Council of Kangs. This council included a variety of Kangs – some resembling lizards, others quite basic, and one in a suit who might have been a character named Mister Gryphon. Familiar faces like Immortus and Rama-Tut (an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh) were also present, along with the high-tech Centurion. In the Marvel comics, all these characters are different versions of Kang from various points in his life, with Rama-Tut appearing earliest. It remains to be seen if the Marvel Cinematic Universe will further explore the stories behind the Council of Kangs.

Victor Timely’s Universe

Victor Timely, first appearing in *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* and explored further in the 2023 season of *Loki*, is a version of Kang from a different timeline. This timeline was created when Ravonna Renslayer and Miss Minutes altered events in 1868. These former TVA employees gave young Victor a TVA handbook, allowing him to create designs for the Temporal Loom, hoping to preserve the Sacred Timeline. Ultimately, his efforts in *Loki* season 2 failed, and his timeline was reset, erasing him from existence.

20) Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Universe

Tobey Maguire famously played Spider-Man in three movies directed by Sam Raimi, released in 2002, 2004, and 2007. These films were later established as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s multiverse in *Spider-Man: No Way Home*. Due to a spell gone wrong cast by Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Maguire and several of his classic villains – including Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus, and Thomas Haden Church as Sandman – were brought into the main MCU timeline. Fans have been eagerly speculating about whether Tobey Maguire might reprise his role, particularly because Doctor Strange’s final spell in *No Way Home* could have had lasting effects on Maguire’s universe.

19) Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man Universe

Not only did Tobey Maguire return as Spider-Man in *Spider-Man: No Way Home*, but Andrew Garfield also reprised his role as Peter Parker. His appearance officially connected his universe from *The Amazing Spider-Man* films to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing back villains like Rhys Ifans’ Lizard and Jamie Foxx’s Electro. Because Doctor Strange’s spell affected multiple realities, fans are hoping Garfield’s Spider-Man will appear in future MCU projects.

18) Sony’s Spider-Man Universe

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe struggled to gain momentum, and its efforts to link with the Marvel Cinematic Universe were repeatedly unsuccessful. However, the appearances of Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) in *Spider-Man: No Way Home* and Michael Keaton’s character in *Morbius* prove these franchises exist within the same multiverse. Despite the disappointing end of the SSU – which included films like *Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Morbius, Madame Web, Venom: The Last Dance*, and *Kraven the Hunter* – this could lead to a stronger partnership between Marvel Studios and Sony, potentially bringing some of the SSU’s characters into the main MCU.

17) Earth 838

2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness really delved into the idea of the multiverse within the MCU. The film introduced America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), who has the ability to travel between universes – a power that the Scarlet Witch desperately wanted. This led to a chase across the multiverse for both America and Doctor Strange, ultimately landing them on Earth 838. This version of Earth was quite similar to their own (Earth 616), but it was home to many more superheroes, including a group known as the Illuminati. Unfortunately, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) ended up killing most of them while she was searching through different universes.

In the movie *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*, an alternate Earth (designated Earth 838) featured a team called the Illuminati, comprised of John Krasinski as Reed Richards, Lashana Lynch as Captain Marvel, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Hayley Atwell as Captain Carter, and Anson Mount as Black Bolt. This version of reality proved that the Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, and Inhumans all exist in that universe. The Illuminati had previously defeated Thanos, but the victory came at a terrible price: the Doctor Strange of Earth 838 (played by Cumberbatch) lost his mind and died. It’s important to note that Earth 838 was just one of several alternate realities explored in the film.

16) Utopian Parallel

Okay, so *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* didn’t actually take us to the Utopian Parallel, but we did get a peek at America Chavez’s home world thanks to the Memory Lane device on Earth 838. What’s fascinating is that the Utopian Parallel is *outside* the multiverse itself, which explains why America doesn’t have any alternate versions of herself. And get this – her powers first showed up when she was just a kid and got scared of a bee landing on her hand! It created a portal that brought her moms, and then her, to a new place. Now, in the comics, the Utopian Parallel is an island where America was experimented on, but the movie hasn’t confirmed that’s the backstory they’re going with just yet.

15) Defender Strange’s Universe

In *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*, the origins of Defender Strange remain a mystery, but his universe seems quite similar to our own (Earth 616). He assisted America Chavez in reaching the Gap Junction, but then attempted to steal her powers to fight the Scarlet Witch’s demon. Later, the main Doctor Strange entered Defender Strange’s body while he was deceased, using him as a vessel to help America and ultimately defeat the Scarlet Witch. Interestingly, this version of Strange was fluent in Spanish, though no other details about his life are known.

14) Sinister Strange’s Universe

If Doctor Strange ever dreamt of falling off a cliff, it was likely caused by Sinister Strange, a corrupted version of himself. Sinister Strange was twisted by the power of the Darkhold, a dangerous book that caused his entire universe to start collapsing. He had a third eye, which Doctor Strange later gained, and was eventually defeated by Strange in a bizarre fight involving music. Because of the damage caused by the Darkhold, Sinister Strange’s universe is probably doomed.

13) Doctor Strange & America Chavez’s Multiversal Journey

Before arriving on Earth 838, Doctor Strange and America Chavez were hurled through nineteen different alternate universes. Their journey took them through bizarre worlds, including one overseen by the Living Tribunal, a completely blue void, and even a dimension made of honeycomb. They saw alternate versions of places like New York, and worlds filled with skeletons, pipes, or paint. Some of these universes were playful nods to Marvel comics. They also experienced more dangerous realities, like a post-apocalyptic landscape, a HYDRA-controlled world, and a volcanic dimension.

12) The Marvels’ X-Men Universe

Most of the events in *The Marvels* happen in the main Marvel Universe (known as 616), but a villain named Dar-Benn creates a tear in reality, opening a gateway to another universe. When Monica Rambeau tries to close this tear, she becomes stranded in the alternate universe, where she’s rescued by the X-Men. This storyline brought back Kelsey Grammer as Beast and introduced a different version of Maria Rambeau, who now goes by Binary. There’s a possibility this alternate universe will reappear in the upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday* film, as Kelsey Grammer is confirmed to reprise his role as Beast.

11) What If…?’s Alternate Universes

The animated series *What If…?* from Marvel Studios expanded the Marvel Cinematic Universe by showcasing alternate realities. Narrated by Uatu the Watcher (Jeffrey Wright), the show presented stories similar to our main Marvel universe (Earth 616), but with significant differences. While the Watchers come from a dimension outside of all universes, the series focused on exploring over twenty different versions of Earth with unique twists.

Captain Carter’s Universe

The first alternate storyline in *What If…?* imagined Peggy Carter, instead of Steve Rogers, receiving the super-soldier serum and becoming Captain Carter. In this reality, Steve Rogers became the HYDRA Stomper. Captain Carter defeated the Red Skull and HYDRA’s champion, then traveled to the present day where she led the first team of Avengers – including Black Widow, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. She fought a HYDRA Stomper controlled by the Red Room and ultimately gave her life to save the Watcher and her friends while traveling through different realities.

T’Challa Star-Lord’s Universe

Imagine a Marvel universe where, instead of Peter Quill, the Ravagers mistakenly took a young T’Challa from Earth. In this reality, T’Challa became Star-Lord, using his optimistic spirit to turn the Ravagers into heroes. This even had a positive impact on characters like Nebula and Thanos, while the Collector became a major threat. This alternate storyline served as a touching and heartfelt tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

Hank Pym Yellowjacket’s Universe

In this version of events, Hope van Dyne was a key SHIELD agent before she died, and her death devastated her father, Hank Pym. Driven by grief, Pym, operating as Yellowjacket, systematically eliminated the potential members of the original Avengers. This forced Nick Fury to reluctantly team up with Loki to stop him, unintentionally setting Loki’s invasion of Earth in motion. Fury then assembled a new Avengers team, bringing Captain America (revived from being frozen) and Captain Marvel (summoned from elsewhere), and eventually adding another version of Black Widow.

Strange Supreme’s Destroyed & Pocket Universes

One of the saddest storylines in *What If…?* involves a Doctor Strange who faced an impossible situation: to save his reality, Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams) had to die. Driven by grief, Strange desperately tried to bring her back, turning to a dangerous spell and the help of O’Bengh (Ike Amadi). This spell allowed him to gain immense power by absorbing the life force of others, but it also corrupted him. He became the powerful, but evil, Strange Supreme, and though he managed to save Christine, his actions ultimately led to the destruction of his entire universe.

Marvel Zombies Universe

I’ve always been fascinated by the ‘Marvel Zombies’ universe. It’s a dark turn for the heroes, isn’t it? Apparently, Janet van Dyne brought something terrible back with her from the Quantum Realm – a virus that turned millions into zombies, even some of our most powerful heroes! The really scary part is they kept their powers *after* becoming zombies, which made things incredibly difficult for the few survivors trying to send out a signal that could cure everyone. It turned out their efforts failed, and the Red Queen – Wanda Maximoff – built up a huge army, desperate to steal the power of the Infinity Hulk. Ultimately, she managed to rewrite reality with a little help from Ms. Marvel, creating this false sense of normalcy… it’s a truly chilling story.

Killmonger Black Panther’s Universe

In this version of events, Erik Killmonger doesn’t seek out Ulysses Klaue to reach Wakanda. Instead, he saves Tony Stark and uses Stark’s wealth and technology to build a drone army. After killing Rhodey and T’Challa, Killmonger sends the drones to Wakanda and claims the title of Black Panther. However, his actions trigger a conflict with the U.S. government, setting the stage for an even larger war.

Party Thor’s Universe

This alternate universe imagines a Thor (Chris Hemsworth) who grew up without his brother, Loki. He became a party animal, but his wild celebrations with friends caused chaos throughout the universe, eventually putting Earth in danger. Thor clashes with Captain Marvel (Alexandra Daniels), but it’s his mother, Frigga (Josette Eales), who finally stops his destructive behavior. This version of events resurfaced when Howard the Duck (Seth Green) and Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) had a child, Byrdie (Natasha Lyonne), who later joined Captain Carter’s team of Exiles.

Infinity Ultron’s Original Universe & Alternates

In the animated series *What If…?*, Ultron defeated the Avengers on Earth-616. This version of Ultron, voiced by Ross Marquand, took over Vision’s body, killed several Avengers, and nearly wiped out humanity with nuclear weapons before acquiring the Infinity Stones when Thanos arrived. A battle-hardened Black Widow (Lake Bell) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) discovered a program created by Arnim Zola (Toby Jones) and developed a virus to stop Ultron. However, Ultron learned about the Watcher and began threatening the entire multiverse.

The Guardians of the Multiverse are ultimately responsible for defeating Ultron. However, *What If…?* season 3 showed that numerous Ultron variants followed a similar destructive path. While most chose to live in solitude, one Ultron had a last-minute change of heart. He teamed up with Captain Carter and her group of multiversal Exiles to assist the Watcher. Empowered by the Fifth Dimension, this Ultron became the strongest version of himself and ultimately redeemed his villainous past by sacrificing himself to save his new teammates.

Sakaar Tony Stark’s Universe

Season 2 of What If…? explores an alternate scenario where Tony Stark survived the portal in The Avengers, landing him on Sakaar. There, he joins forces with Valkyrie and Korg to defeat the Grandmaster. Valkyrie ultimately becomes the ruler of Sakaar, and Tony Stark teams up with Gamora, who goes on to become a Guardian of the Multiverse, to defeat her father, Thanos, and save many lives.

Earth 625

Earth 625 is one of the few alternate universes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a number. In this reality, Nebula joined the Nova Corps after Ronan took control from Thanos. Five years after Xandar was isolated to defend against Ronan, Nebula investigates Yondu’s death and discovers a conspiracy: Nova Prime and Yon-Rogg secretly planned to betray Xandar. Nebula overthrows Nova Prime and kills Ronan. Eventually, Captain Carter and the Exiles rescue Earth 625 and help free the Watcher.

1988 Universe

I remember a very different 1988. Peter Quill, instead of being raised on Earth, actually made it to his father, Ego, and came back causing a lot of trouble. It was crazy! That’s when Peggy Carter and Howard Stark decided enough was enough and assembled a team of heroes – the very first Avengers, but not the ones we all know now. They brought together Ant-Man (Hank Pym), Thor, Goliath (Bill Foster), the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), Black Panther (T’Chaka), and even Mar-Vell. This incredible group worked together to defend Earth from Ego – Kurt Russell was terrifying as him! It was a wild time, and honestly, a very different world than the one we have now.

Happy Hogan Freak’s Universe

As a huge MCU fan, I always find the ripple effects of things like Bruce Banner’s condition fascinating! We saw it again in season 2 of *What If…?* This time, it was Happy Hogan—yeah, Jon Favreau himself!—who ended up getting injected with Banner’s gamma-irradiated blood. It turned him into this purple-skinned powerhouse, basically a Hulk-like creature. And get this—while the Avengers were busy elsewhere, Justin Hammer launched this totally over-the-top raid on Avengers Tower, like something straight out of *Die Hard*. Luckily, Hulk-Happy showed up and saved their Christmas party! It was a wild alternate timeline, but honestly, I loved it.

Kahhori’s Universe

As a huge MCU fan, I really appreciated that *What If…?* didn’t *just* show us different versions of characters we already knew. They actually gave us someone completely new: Kahhori. She’s a Native American hero who got her powers from the Space Stone after going through a portal to another dimension. She and her crew became seriously powerful, and she even teamed up with Captain Carter when they both ran into that evil Strange Supreme. Honestly, I’m really hoping we get to see Kahhori brought to life in a live-action movie sometime soon!

Heroic Hela’s Universe

Rather than imprisoning Hela (Cate Blanchett), the Goddess of Death, in Hell, Odin (Jeff Bergman) banished her to Earth, similar to Thor’s exile earlier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This led her to cross paths with Xe Wenwu (Feodor Chin), who leads the Ten Rings organization, and eventually brought her to the realm of Ta Lo, where she learned their fighting techniques. After reclaiming her crown, Hela was enveloped in a bright white light and managed to defeat her cruel father. This new version of Hela and Wenwu then fought on the side of good, even helping to protect Gamora’s people when Thanos attacked.

Marvel 1602

When a time-traveling Steve Rogers appeared, it caused a strange ripple effect, creating a reality where familiar Marvel heroes and villains lived in Elizabethan England in the year 1602. Wanda Merlin and Nick Fury brought Captain Carter from her own world into this new one and asked her to find the source of the problem. She discovered that Rogers was the cause, and sadly had to say goodbye to him again to save everything. The 1602 universe in *What If…?* was a fun and funny take on these characters, imagining them as hilarious historical figures.

Strange Supreme’s Universe Killers’ Universes

In the ninth episode of *What If…?* season 2, titled “What If… Strange Supreme Intervened?,” Captain Carter reconnects with Strange Supreme and discovers he’s been gathering powerful beings capable of destroying universes. Initially, it seems he’s doing this to make amends for his actions, but Carter and Kahhori soon realize he has a hidden agenda. Strange intends to sacrifice these villains to a place called the Forge, hoping to bring back his own universe, which was previously destroyed. The episode reveals a multitude of universe-level threats, each originating from a different alternate reality, further establishing the vastness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and hinting at countless unseen worlds.

Mech Avengers’ Universe

Okay, so season 3 of *What If…?* started with a seriously cool premise: the Mech Avengers! Basically, it was a team fighting this villain called the Apex – he came about when Bruce Banner was *trying* to fix his Hulk problem, but it backfired spectacularly. The original Avengers got wiped out in this big Gamma War, but a new team stepped up, led by Sam Wilson’s Captain America. The really wild part? It was Bruce Banner himself who finally took down the Apex, turning into a Mega-Hulk powered by the radiation from an atomic bomb! It was a pretty epic way to kick off the season, honestly.

Celestial Agatha’s Universe

In this version of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Howard Stark became a film director, and Agatha Harkness was his most famous actress. Agatha secretly planned a magical ritual to steal energy from Tiamut, a powerful Celestial being buried inside the Earth, and she manipulated Kingo, an Eternal, into assisting her. This ritual transformed her into a Celestial, granting her the power to defeat Arishem, another Celestial who intended to destroy the planet. Surprisingly, instead of wielding her immense power, Agatha decided to follow Kingo’s lead and pursue a career in the movie industry.

Red Guardian & Winter Soldier’s Universe

In this alternate version of events, both Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier and Alexei Shostakov’s Red Guardian were sent on the mission to recover the super-soldier serum in 1991. Alexei stopped Bucky from killing Howard and Maria Stark, which altered the course of history. The pair pursued Obadiah Stane, known as the “Rook,” while being chased by Bill Foster. Ultimately, Bucky was returned to Siberia, but Alexei remained in the United States and eventually joined the Avengers.

The Emergence Universe

In a world where the Eternals didn’t stop Tiamut, Mysterio took over what remained of Earth by controlling White Vision and an army of drones. A team of heroes – including Riri Williams, Wong, Ying Nan, Okoye, and Valkyrie – rose up to fight him. The Watcher stepped in to help, guiding Ironheart to finally defeat Mysterio, but this action caused problems for the Watcher himself.

1872 Universe

Imagine an alternate 1872: Shang-Chi and Kate Bishop were partners searching for Shang-Chi’s sister, Xialing. They discovered she was operating as the Hood – a character later played by Anthony Ramos in *Ironheart*. During this adventure, they also met a young Kwai Jun-Fan, who would eventually become a version of the Iron Fist. This timeline brought Walton Goggins back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and introduced the Hood to the MCU before his live-action debut, though his story hasn’t been fully explored yet.

Storm Goddess of Thunder’s Universe

Season 3 of *What If…?* really shook things up, and a highlight was the introduction of a version of Storm from the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This version, called the Goddess of Thunder, combined Storm’s powers with those of Thor, and she even used Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, to amplify her abilities. She teamed up with Captain Carter and surprisingly, Infinity Ultron, to protect the Watcher during a critical moment. It was exciting to see this iconic X-Men character finally appear in the MCU, even if it was through animation.

What If…? Season 3’s Variants’ Universes

The season 3 finale of *What If…?* quickly showed off a huge number of alternate versions of characters, each from their own unique reality. During an attack by other Watchers, we saw different versions of Captain Carter, Storm, Byrdie, and Kahhori – including Storm as Black Panther, Byrdie as Nova, and Kahhori as both Apocalypse and Captain America. Peggy Carter appeared as Deathlok, Wolverine, Black Knight, and several other heroes. The episode also gave us quick looks at many other exciting variants that weren’t explored in detail, but hopefully will appear again in future Marvel Cinematic Universe stories.

The season 3 finale of *What If…?*, titled “What If… What If?”, showed glimpses of many alternate versions of Marvel characters. These included Spider-Man with six arms, a samurai Ghost Rider, Riri Williams taking on the role of the Punisher, Gamora as a bride, a version of Blade similar to Moon Knight (who later appeared in *Marvel Zombies*), Thanos as Wolverine, Kingo as Iron Man, Kamala Khan as the Wasp, Bruce Banner as Maestro, Howard the Duck wielding chaos magic, a dragon-like Hawkeye, Jubilee as the Silver Surfer, a Skrull Captain America, a team-up between Sersi and Howard Stark, a different take on Deadpool, and Shang-Chi as Star-Lord, among others.

10) X-Men ’97’s Alternate Universe

Fans were thrilled to see Storm as the Goddess of Thunder appear in *What If…?*, and Marvel Studios Animation also brought back the beloved *X-Men: The Animated Series* with *X-Men ’97*. This revival introduced a new alternate universe to the MCU’s multiverse, and the first season explored storylines like the rise of Madelyne Pryor, the tragic events on Genosha, and the threat of Bastion and his Prime Sentinels. A second season of *X-Men ’97* is coming, with more seasons planned to further develop this exciting reality.

9) Earth 10005

For a long time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the *X-Men* movies from 20th Century Fox existed as separate entities. However, *Deadpool & Wolverine* officially revealed that the *X-Men* universe is now part of the MCU’s multiverse. This reality, now known as Earth 10005, has a detailed backstory that will be further developed in *Avengers: Doomsday*, with several X-Men characters making a return. In this universe, the X-Men have fought against villains like Sebastian Shaw, Apocalypse, Magneto, the Dark Phoenix, and the Sentinels. Meanwhile, Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) has faced his own challenges in solo adventures, eventually leading to *Deadpool & Wolverine*, where he encounters the TVA.

8) Wolverine Variants’ Universes

In *Deadpool & Wolverine*, the movie showed more than just one alternate Earth. The Wolverine featured wasn’t Hugh Jackman’s first version – he was actually a version known as the “Worst Wolverine” from another reality. This Wolverine came from a world where his refusal to join the X-Men led to the deaths of all his teammates, who he later considered family. Filled with anger, he became a notorious killer, but eventually found redemption by saving Earth 10005 from Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin). He then decided to stay on Earth 10005, a choice that might be further explained in *Avengers: Doomsday*.

Henry Cavill’s Wolverine Universe

In *Deadpool & Wolverine*, Deadpool travels through different universes searching for another version of Wolverine. He needs to find one to take the place of his Wolverine and save his Earth (Earth 10005) from being destroyed. While Hugh Jackman mostly played the various Wolverines, Henry Cavill surprisingly joined the cast as yet another version of the character. Cavill’s appearance was a funny and unexpected addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans are hoping to see this version of Wolverine again, maybe even in a future *Avengers* movie where he could meet Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.

5’3″ Wolverine Universe

When Hugh Jackman was first cast as Wolverine in 1999, some fans questioned the choice because he’s much taller than the comic book character. Wolverine is known to be only 5’3” tall, and the recent film *Deadpool & Wolverine* showed what that might look like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – though that version seemed even shorter than expected! Many would like to see a future Wolverine in the MCU who more closely matches the character’s comic book height.

Patch Universe

In Marvel comics, ‘Patch’ is a name Wolverine once used while operating in Madripoor. But in the movie *Deadpool & Wolverine*, Patch is portrayed as a version of Wolverine from a different universe. This Patch quickly kills Deadpool when Deadpool asks to team up with him on Earth 10005. This suggests they’ve met before, though not much is known about Patch or his world, except that he enjoys gambling.

Old Man Logan Universe

The 2017 film *Logan* drew inspiration from the *Old Man Logan* comic book storyline, focusing on the final chapter in the life of the Wolverine character. However, *Deadpool & Wolverine* presented a more faithful adaptation of Old Man Logan, portraying him as a tough, isolated man protecting his home with a shotgun. He was resistant to Deadpool’s attempts to involve him in anything, and it would have been interesting to see more of the bleak world he inhabited.

Age of Apocalypse Wolverine Universe

This alternate version of Wolverine originated from Marvel’s Earth-295, where he lost a hand fighting Cyclops after Apocalypse began destroying the world. Known as Weapon X, he teamed up with Jean Grey to fight Apocalypse. Seeing this comic-accurate Wolverine appear in a movie was a fun surprise, and it confirms that multiple versions of Apocalypse exist within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s multiverse. This particular Apocalypse could be a major problem for the MCU down the line.

Crucified Wolverine Universe

The striking image of Wolverine crucified on a massive “X” – originally from the cover of the 1989 comic *Uncanny X-Men #251* – was recreated faithfully in live-action, with Hugh Jackman’s version of the character pinned to the structure. The scene, set amidst a sea of skulls, suggests a possible conflict between the X-Men and the Reavers, mirroring events from the Marvel Comics storyline. Currently, little else is known about this alternate universe.

Wolverine vs. Hulk Universe

During his travels across the multiverse, Deadpool encountered a version of Wolverine taken directly from Marvel Comics’ *The Incredible Hulk #340*, published in 1988. This Wolverine was wearing the classic brown and yellow costume and fighting a different version of the Hulk when Deadpool showed up – a moment recreated with the Hulk’s face reflected in Wolverine’s claws, just as it appeared in the comic. As with the other universes Deadpool has visited, there are no further details known about this reality or these characters.

7) Deadpool Corps Members’ Universes

The movie *Deadpool & Wolverine* didn’t just feature different versions of Wolverine; it also introduced a multitude of alternate reality Deadpools. After being removed from the timeline, these Deadpool variants were gathered by Cassandra Nova and formed into a powerful army. This put them on a collision course with a Deadpool from another universe (Earth 10005). The group, known as the Deadpool Corps, included characters like Lady Deadpool, Zenpool, Cowboypool, and many others, and fans are hoping to see more of these unique versions of the Merc with a Mouth in future Marvel Cinematic Universe stories.

6) Blade Trilogy Universe

The movie *Deadpool & Wolverine* not only showed different versions of Deadpool and Wolverine from another universe, but it also officially connected several older Marvel movies to the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Wesley Snipes reprised his role as Blade, bringing the entire *Blade* trilogy into the MCU’s timeline. These films – *Blade* (1998), *Blade II* (2002), and *Blade: Trinity* (2004) – featured Blade fighting various enemies like the Reapers and Dracula. He was previously removed from the timeline and sent to the Void, but it appears he’s now back in his original world.

5) Daredevil & Elektra Universe

In *Deadpool & Wolverine*, Blade teamed up with a group called the Void’s Resistance. This team included Dafne Keen as X-23 and Jennifer Garner reprising her role as Elektra. Garner originally played Elektra in the 2003 *Daredevil* and 2005 *Elektra* films, alongside Ben Affleck as Daredevil. While the movie confirmed Affleck’s Daredevil is no longer alive, Elektra aided Deadpool and Wolverine in escaping the Void before being sent back to her own world. Fans are hoping Élodie Yung, who more recently played Elektra in the Defenders Saga, will return to the role, but Jennifer Garner could also reprise it.

4) Tim Story’s Fantastic Four Universe

A surprising cameo in *Deadpool & Wolverine* was Chris Evans, but not as Captain America. He reprised his role as the Human Torch from the early 2000s *Fantastic Four* movies. This Human Torch is a different version of the character than the one played by Joseph Quinn, and his version was killed by Cassandra Nova. While it’s unknown what happened to Ioan Gruffudd’s Mister Fantastic, Jessica Alba’s Invisible Woman, and Michael Chiklis’ Thing, it’s likely they also perished.

3) Channing Tatum’s Gambit’s Universe

Channing Tatum played Gambit, the kinetically-powered mutant who joined the fight against Cassandra Nova. He’d been eager to take on the role since 2006, almost landing it in *X-Men: The Last Stand*, but didn’t get the chance. While it’s unconfirmed if his version of Gambit came from the same reality as the one played by Taylor Kitsch in *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*, it’s likely Tatum’s Gambit originated from a different universe. Tatum is set to reprise the role in *Doomsday*, which could offer a deeper look into his character’s background and home reality.

2) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’s Universe

Instead of telling the classic origin story of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) from the main Marvel universe, the animated series *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man* introduced a different version of the hero, voiced by Hudson Thames. In this alternate reality, Parker is bitten by a spider that contains his own DNA from the future, creating a time paradox. Surprisingly, Norman Osborn, not Tony Stark, becomes his mentor, providing Parker with access to Oscorp’s technology. This Spider-Man faced villains like Scorpion, Doctor Octopus, and Daredevil, along with a dangerous alien creature, and the series is set to continue his adventures in upcoming seasons two and three.

1) Earth 828

With the introduction of Chris Evans as Johnny Storm and John Krasinski as Reed Richards, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* officially brought Marvel’s First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This version of the Fantastic Four isn’t from our main MCU Earth (designated as 616), but from Earth 828 – a nod to Marvel Comics legend Jack Kirby’s birthday. They’ll become part of the main MCU timeline after the events of *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*. In *First Steps*, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach play the heroic team who save their world from the planet-devouring Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson) and the Silver Surfer (played by Julia Garner).

With the release of *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, it appears Robert Downey Jr.’s version of Doctor Doom originates from Earth-828. He debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the credits of the film, meeting Franklin Richards at the Baxter Building. Doctor Doom is set to be the main villain in *Avengers: Doomsday*, where he’ll be traveling across the multiverse, potentially trying to prevent catastrophic events. This opens the door for exploring many different alternate universes, and fans are eager to see which ones will be featured.

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