Disney Plus is all set to release What If Season 3, bringing a fresh wave of alternate universe tales from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Get ready for the exciting debut as we explore the release timings, episode line-up, and where you can watch the new season.
What If Season 3 Release Date and Time
The highly anticipated first episode of What If Season 3 will be available on December 22 at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT) in the United States. Here’s when international fans can watch the new episodes:
- Canada: 9 PM (ET)
- Brazil: 10 PM
- United Kingdom & Portugal: December 23, 2 AM
- Spain & Central Europe: December 23, 3 AM
- India: December 23, 6:30 AM
- Australia: December 23, 11 AM
- New Zealand: December 23, 1 PM
Episode Release Schedule
Season 3 of What If consists of eight episodes, marking a reduction from the previous seasons, which each had nine episodes. The reasoning for this change remains unclear. However, unlike the usual weekly release pattern seen with most MCU series, this season will drop one episode per day from December 22 to December 29. Here’s the release lineup:
- Episode 1: What If… The Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers? – December 22
- Episode 2: What If… Agatha Went to Hollywood? – December 23
- Episode 3: What If… The Red Guardian Stopped The Winter Soldier? – December 24
- Episode 4: What If… Howard The Duck Got Hitched? – December 25
- Episode 5: What If… The Emergence Destroyed the Earth? – December 26
- Episode 6: What If… 1872? – December 27
- Episode 7: What If… The Watcher Disappeared? – December 28
- Episode 8: What If… What If? – December 29
What If Season 3 Cast
America Ferrera as Ranger Morales
America Ferrera joins What If…? Season 3 as the voice of Ranger Morales. Known for Ugly Betty and her recent role in Barbie, Ferrera brings her talent to this new character in the MCU’s multiverse.
David Harbour as Red Guardian
David Harbour reprises his role as Red Guardian from Black Widow. Best known for Stranger Things, Harbour’s return to the What If…? universe adds a new twist to his beloved character.
Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier
Sebastian Stan returns to voice Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier, continuing his role from previous What If…? seasons. Stan is well-known for his MCU work and films like I, Tonya and The Martian.
Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher
Jeffrey Wright will once again guide viewers through the multiverse as The Watcher, a role he has voiced throughout the series. Wright’s extensive career includes notable roles in The Hunger Games and James Bond films.
Hayley Atwell as Captain Carter
Hayley Atwell is set to reprise her role as Captain Carter, a fan-favorite alternate version of Peggy Carter. Atwell has portrayed this character in several MCU projects, including Agent Carter.
Sam Wilson as Captain America
Anthony Mackie will voice Sam Wilson’s Captain America in Season 3, continuing his journey from the MCU to the What If…? multiverse.
Where to Stream
All episodes of What If Season 3 will be available exclusively on Disney Plus. Subscribed viewers can access the episodes anytime after their release, ensuring plenty of content for fans to enjoy during the festive season.
Plot of What If Season 3
If you’re eager to know what’s in store for the upcoming season of What If…?, here’s a sneak peek at what we’ve learned so far:
While past seasons of What If…? have touched on the Watcher’s role, we haven’t seen much of his personal journey. However, Season 3 is set to delve much deeper into his character.
In an interview with The Direct back in July 2022, Brad Winderbaum, the head of Marvel Studios’ streaming, television, and animation divisions, revealed that this season will focus more on the Watcher. Audiences can look forward to discovering more about his character, particularly exploring his “humanity” in ways we’ve never seen before.
FAQs
- When will the new episodes of What If Season 3 be available?The episodes will be released daily from December 22 to December 29, offering fresh content each day during the holiday season.
- How many episodes are in What If Season 3?This season consists of eight episodes, which is one episode fewer than the first two seasons.