‘What If…?’ Season 3 to Introduce a Brand-New Character and a Major Marvel Icon
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Marvel’s dive into animation with What If…? gave fans an exciting twist on familiar stories and characters, much like the comic series it’s based on. This alternate take on the MCU offered a fresh perspective that fans didn’t even know they were craving.
The show, especially its first season, was a hit, and now we’re gearing up for season three, which promises even more thrilling new stories. In a recent interview, Matt Chauncey, Head of Story for both What If…? season three and X-Men ‘97, shared some intriguing details about what’s to come.
From what he revealed, it sounds like the upcoming season has plenty of surprises in store!
Chauncey talked about working on both What If…? Season 3 and X-Men ’97, and when asked to compare the two shows, he admitted that What If…? presents a unique challenge: “Writing What If…? is like creating a new pilot every episode. We have to establish the world, develop character arcs, and wrap up the story within a single episode. It’s tough but incredibly rewarding, as each story stands on its own.”
Beyond these insights into the show’s overall approach, Chauncey also shared two intriguing hints about what fans can expect in the upcoming third season, which is currently in the works.
The first reveal is that the series will introduce an entirely new, original character in Season 3. Unfortunately, we don’t have much detail yet, as Chauncey stayed tight-lipped, explaining that Marvel is very strict about spoilers—and this character definitely falls into spoiler territory.
The second exciting hint is that What If…? Season 3 will also feature the debut of a Marvel legend—a well-known character from Marvel’s history. Once again, Chauncey didn’t share specifics, but there’s plenty of room for speculation, and we have a few fan theories to explore:
What are your thoughts on this news? Who do you think the original character could be, and which Marvel legend might be making their debut? Share your guesses in the comments below!
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