The newest Marvel superhero show to arrive on Disney+ is What If…? And if you were expecting another relatively standard show like Loki or WandaVision, you're in for a surprise. Marvel's What If…? is an animated series that takes everything you know about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turns it on its head.
If you're wondering when and how you'll be able to watch What If…?, keep on reading. Below, you'll find everything you need to know.
Where to Watch What If…?
There's only one way to watch What If…?, and that's by subscribing to Disney+. If you're not already a member, you have two options. You can get a standard Disney+ subscription for $7.99 per month or $79.99/year. Alternatively, you can go with a bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for $13.99 per month.
Sign up for either of those, and you'll be all set to watch Marvel's What If…? right now.
When Does What If…? Episode 9 Come Out?
The ninth episode of What If…? will appear on Disney+ on Wednesday, October 5, 2021. It's the penultimate episode, with the season finale airing on October 12.
What Time Do New Episodes of What If…? Release?
New episodes of What If…? appear on Disney+ at 12:01 am PT / 3:01 a.m. ET each Wednesday.
What If…? Episode Release Schedule
All told, there are 10 What If episodes in the season. Here's when you can expect to watch each episode of What If…?
- What If…? Episode 1 – August 11, 2021
- What If…? Episode 2 – August 18, 2021
- What If…? Episode 3 – August 25, 2021
- What If…? Episode 4 – September 1, 2021
- What If…? Episode 5 – September 8, 2021
- What If…? Episode 6 – September 15, 2021
- What If…? Episode 7 – September 22, 2021
- What If…? Episode 8 – September 29, 2021
- What If…? Episode 9 – October 5, 2021
- What If…? Episode 10 – October 12, 2021
What If…? Trailer
Marvel's What If…? Episode Titles
We only know the episode titles when the episodes air, so with that in mind, here are the titles of the episodes currently available on Disney+.
- Episode 1 – What If… Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?
- Episode 2 – What If… T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?
- Episode 3 – What If… the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?
- Episode 4 – What If… Dr Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?
- Episode 5 – What If… Zombies!?
- Episode 6 – What If… Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
- Episode 7 – What If… Thor Were an Only Child?
- Episode 8 – What If… Ultron Won?
What If…? Cast
Want to know which MCU actors are reprising their roles in What If…? Want to know who's voicing that new character with a voice that sounds familiar but you can't quite place it? You're looking for our complete rundown on the cast of What If…?, with complete breakdowns of who voices whom in each episode, updated weekly.
What If…?'s Most Shocking Moments So Far
It's no exaggeration to say that What If…? is something of an eventful series. Things happen in each episode — wild things you probably never had considered could happen in the MCU. Because the list of jaw-dropping moments keeps expanding with each week's new episode, we've gathered all of What If…?'s most shocking moments into one place.
What If…? Comics
As with most of these Marvel shows and movies, What If…? is based on a comic book. If you'd like the full rundown on the comic series, check out our What If…? Explained article.
What If…? Funko Pops
As the old saying goes, if it's a cultural hit, there's probably a line of Funko Pop figures for it. Okay, maybe I just made that up. But it's true! And Marvel's What If…? is no exception. You can find a bunch of What If…? Funko Pops related to specific episodes of the show. Here's a selection of what's available:
What Is Marvel's What If…?
What If…? is Marvel Studios' first animated series. It explores the MCU multiverse by showing how things might be different if characters appeared in alternate circumstances. For instance, what if Killmonger saved Tony Stark at the beginning of Iron Man? What if T'Challa didn't become the Black Panther, and instead joined the Ravagers gang from Guardians of the Galaxy?
Some big-name actors from the MCU also reprise their roles in What If…?, including the late Chadwick Boseman as different versions of T'Challa in each of the four episodes featuring the character. Other voice actors include Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Josh Brolin, Taika Waititi, and more.
Also, be sure to take a look at 9 wild stories from the What If…? comic and what Marvel's What If…? understands that previous MCU shows don't.
And for more reading, check out our explanation of Sorcerer Cagliostro, our look at Hank Pym's dark past, and our fact checking about whether Thanos ever actually turned good in the comics.