Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 Episodes Revealed With Surprising MCU Connections

Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 Episodes Revealed With Surprising MCU Connections

As a longtime Marvel fan who has witnessed the highs and lows of their cinematic universe, I must say that I am genuinely intrigued by the upcoming Season 3 of “Marvel’s What If…?” The idea of exploring alternate timelines and the story of the Watcher is fascinating, and the way each season manages to intertwine these seemingly disparate stories is commendable.

Marvel’s “What If…?” offers MCU fans an immersive exploration of the Multiverse by delving into alternate timelines that deviate from the main movie narrative. Yet, it’s not just a series about different realities; it also focuses on The Watcher (voiced by Jeffrey Wright), a multidimensional entity who typically adheres to his oath of non-interference for the Multiverse’s sake. Each season cleverly connects seemingly unrelated stories, but the announcement of episode titles for Season 3 leaves us wondering, as it includes episodes centered around the Eternals and surprisingly, Howard the Duck.

For the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), The Eternals made their debut in the film “Eternals,” directed by Chloé Zhao. However, this film’s grand scale and the focus on ten previously unrecognized heroes didn’t resonate with critics, leading to it being the first MCU project not to receive a positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes upon release. Additionally, despite earning $402 million at the box office, this was made on a budget of $236 million, meaning The Eternals did not yield any profit for Marvel Studios. Consequently, a sequel for the movie was never produced, and the characters have since been sidelined in the MCU.

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Although some find it contentious, I must admit that “Eternals” boasts an extraordinary ensemble of characters deserving of even more limelight. Moreover, the movie’s conclusion left quite the imprint on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as it revealed Earth to be a cosmic egg for a Celestial – one of Marvel’s mightiest races. In “Eternals,” our heroes managed to thwart the birth of an Earth-bound Celestial, an occurrence known as The Emergence. Now, the petrified form of Tiamut lies in the heart of the ocean, serving as a pivotal plot point for “Captain America: Brave New World.

The squad comes back for “What If…?”, season 3, in an installment called “What If… The Emergence Destroyed the Earth.” This episode will illustrate the consequences if the Eternals failed to prevent Tiamut’s birth, adding depth to the Cosmic Entities’ lore within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a smart move to reintroduce the characters without immediately planning for a sequel film. What’s even more intriguing is that season 3 of “What If…?” dedicates an entire episode to a lesser-known character, which serves as a comedic twist.

What If…? Season 3 Has a Howard the Duck Episode

Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 Episodes Revealed With Surprising MCU Connections

First, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Season 3 of “What If…?” will debut an episode named “What If… Howard the Duck Found True Love?” This decision is intriguing, given Howard’s past adventures.

1986 saw Howard appearing in George Lucas’ first Marvel production, the theatrically released “Howard the Duck.” With much anticipation, this film turned out to be both critically and financially unsuccessful. It encountered several production issues, was panned for its uneven tone, humor, and portrayal of Howard, and has since been remembered as one of the most disappointing blockbusters in history by critics and viewers alike.

As a devoted Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fan, I can’t help but feel exhilarated by the resurgence of everyone’s favorite sentient, raccoon-like creature – Howard the Duck! Making his grand entrance in a post-credits scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014), he was voiced by none other than Seth Green. Since then, Howard has graced our screens with multiple theatrical cameos in films like “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, “Avengers: Endgame”, and most recently, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”.

It’s intriguing to contemplate whether the appearances of The Eternals and Howard the Duck in “What If…?” could pave the way for them to receive more focus within the Main Timeline. Considering that Season 3 is hinting at some significant advancements related to the classic “Secret Wars,” it wouldn’t be unexpected.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement! Marvel’s “What If…?” is gearing up for its third season, and it’s set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ starting December 22. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of alternate realities as eight new episodes will be dropped daily, wrapping up by December 29. Can’t wait!

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2024-12-16 17:11