The Watcher Becomes the Stan Lee of Marvel Animation

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The Watcher has become a recurring character in Marvel animated projects, much like Stan Lee was in live-action Marvel films and shows before his death. He’s popped up in several series already, including *What If…?*, *I Am Groot*, *What If…? – An Immersive Story*, *X-Men ’97*, *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*, and *Eyes of Wakanda*. Recently, viewers have also noticed him appearing in *Marvel Zombies*.

Did you notice The Watcher’s latest cameo in Marvel Zombies?

Fans recently noticed The Watcher appearing in the background of Marvel Zombies and shared their discovery on X (formerly Twitter). One user, @syriangeekvibes, posted a screenshot and asked how many others had spotted him watching the events unfold.

Additionally, the @MCUReport Twitter account shared a collection of images showing The Watcher in various Marvel animated series, with the caption, “The Watcher sees all.”

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “The Watcher” usually refers to Uatu, a member of an alien race. Jeffrey Wright has provided the voice for this character in several projects, including narrating the show *What If…?* and appearing in *I Am Groot*. Amuche Chukudebelu voiced The Watcher in the interactive *What If…? – An Immersive Story*. The character also made brief, silent appearances in other shows like *Marvel Zombies*.

Uatu, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in The Fantastic Four #13. He’s since become a well-known figure in the Marvel Universe, showing up in video games and animated series before the Marvel Cinematic Universe began.

Uatu appearing in Marvel movies and shows suggests he’s a key figure connecting the different stories. We’ll likely get a clearer picture of his role as more animated series are released.

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2025-09-25 13:36