On the coronary heart of the MCU’s ongoing multiverse saga is the animated anthology sequence What If…?, which is about to enter its third and remaining season. Guided by The Watcher, we’ve been launched to many alternate worlds throughout the sprawling multiverse, the place the tales of acquainted characters play out wildly totally different to their principal timeline counterparts. Some are comedic gems or action-packed adventures, whereas others result in heartbreak, however in the long run, they’re “every a mirrored image of what may have been.”

On this remaining batch of episodes, there can be a bigger deal with characters from Section 4 than ever earlier than, permitting the sequence to showcase new ‘What If?’ eventualities post-Endgame. Saying that, many fan-favorite characters from the unique Infinity saga are nonetheless set to seem too, so there can be an incredible mixture of heroes and villains on-screen. For those who’re able to face the unknown and ponder the query “What If?” one final time, try our solid and character information for Season 3 under!

Jeffrey Wright

Uatu / The Watcher

As his title completely describes, The Watcher observes tales all through the multiverse, and he acts as our information/narrator in each episode. The Watcher as soon as had a strict vow to not intrude with any occasions. Nonetheless, he has been compelled to interrupt it on two main events, involving characters similar to a reality-conquering model of Ultron and Unusual Supreme. During the last two seasons, The Watcher has additionally shaped a robust bond with Captain Carter, who seems subsequent on this checklist…

Jeffrey Wright has appeared in roles similar to Beetee in The Starvation Video games movie franchise, Valentin Narcisse in Boardwalk Empire, and Bernard Lowe in Westworld. Extra lately, he portrayed Jim Gordon in 2022’s The Batman.

Hayley Atwell

Peggy Carter / Agent Carter

Peggy Carter is a talented spy, who first crossed paths with Steve Rogers in World Struggle 2. On Earth-616 (the principle MCU timeline), Steve was given super-solider serum and have become Captain America. In What If…, Peggy acquired the serum as an alternative, changing into Captain Carter. She was later recruited by The Watcher to affix the Guardians of the Multiverse, serving to defeat Ultron, in addition to Unusual Supreme.

Hayley Atwell lately starred as Grace in Mission Unattainable: Lifeless Reckoning, a job she is going to reprise in subsequent yr’s sequel. She additionally performed Aunt Diane in Heartstopper Season 3 and voiced the titular character in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.

Anthony Mackie

Sam Wilson / Captain America

Sam Wilson was a Pararescueman within the US Air Drive earlier than changing into a detailed good friend and ally of Steve Rogers. After serving to Steve take down Hydra, he adopted the hero persona ‘Falcon’ and was recruited by the Avengers. Their friendship deepened throughout a stint on the run collectively as a result of Sokovia Accords, in addition to preventing the Mad Titan, Thanos, and his forces. Following Thanos’ defeat, Steve decides to return to his personal time interval to spend his life with Peggy, providing Sam the chance to take up his defend and turn into the brand new Captain America.

Anthony Mackie lately starred within the TV sequence Twisted Steel as lead character John Doe, and the sci-fi motion movie Elevation. He’s set to reprise his MCU function subsequent yr in Captain America: Courageous New World.

Sebastian Stan

Bucky Barnes / The Winter Soldier

Bucky was one in all Steve Rogers’ childhood finest associates and later brothers in arms, preventing collectively in World Struggle 2. Bucky is seemingly killed in motion, however returns within the current day as The Winter Solider, a brainwashed Hydra agent from the Soviet Union with superhuman energy. He slowly regains his inside humanity because of Steve and the Avengers, changing into one in all their shut allies.

Sebastian Stan has lately appeared in movies similar to Dumb Cash, A Totally different Man, and The Apprentice, in addition to the miniseries Pam & Tommy. He’s set to reprise his MCU function subsequent yr in Thunderbolts*.

David Harbour

Alexi Shostakov / Purple Guardian

Alexi is a Russian super-solider, equal to that of Captain America. He acted as a father determine for each Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova, elevating them earlier than they have been despatched to the Purple Room and educated to turn into assassins. After escaping incarceration, Alexi helps Natasha and Yelena destroy the Purple Room and take down its chief, Normal Dreykov.

David Harbour is probably finest identified for his function as Jim Hopper within the TV sequence Stranger Issues. He has additionally lately appeared in movies similar to Violent Night time and Gran Turismo. He’s additionally set to reprise his MCU function subsequent yr in each Thunderbolts* and the animated Marvel Zombies TV sequence.

Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Banner / Hulk

Bruce was a physicist who, upon experimenting with gamma radiation, started reworking into the Hulk, a big green-skinned creature with unbelievable energy when offended or at risk. Whereas studying to regulate these skills, Bruce turns into a founding member of the Avengers, serving to defeat the likes of Loki, Ultron, and Thanos, in the end being answerable for reversing The Blip.

Mark Ruffalo has lately starred in movies similar to Darkish Waters, The Adam Venture, and the multi-award-winning Poor Issues. He additionally portrayed Daniel LeBlanc within the Netflix miniseries All of the Gentle We Can not See.

Teyonah Parris

Monica Rambeau

Monica is an agent of S.W.O.R.D., who was as soon as tasked to analyze unusual anomalies in Westview, New Jersey, the place a grieving Wanda Maximoff encased the city beneath a hex spell. Throughout this project, she unexpectedly gained the flexibility to control electromagnetic radiation. These powers led Monica to reunite together with her “aunt” Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) for an intergalactic mission alongside Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel).

On TV, Teyonah Parris has portrayed characters similar to Daybreak Chambers in Mad Males and Missy Vaughn in Survivor’s Regret. She additionally lately appeared in movies like Candyman and They Cloned Tyrone.

Kathryn Hahn

Agatha Harkness

Agatha is a treacherous witch, who killed her coven, and siphoned immense energy from others by deceiving them with tales of the Witches’ Street. After trying to steal Wanda Maximoff’s powers, she was left trapped in her personal thoughts for years earlier than being rescued by the “Teen”, later revealed to be Billy Maximoff. Agatha sacrifices herself to save lots of Billy from Demise, however returns as a ghost to assist him discover his brother Tommy.

Kathryn Hahn has starred in movies similar to Step Brothers, The Secret Lifetime of Walter Mitty, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller. She has additionally appeared in TV reveals like Parks and Recreation, The Shrink Subsequent Door, and most lately, Tiny Lovely Issues.

Dominique Thorne

Riri Williams / Ironheart

Riri is an MIT scholar and inventor from Chicago, who builds armor fits much like these of Iron Man. Upon making a vibranium detector, her machine is stolen by the CIA, resulting in Riri being tracked down by each Wakanda and the underwater kingdom of Talokan. She later turns into an ally of Wakanda following a truce with Talokan’s chief, Namor.

Dominique Thorne has starred in movies similar to If Beale Road Might Discuss and Judas and the Black Messiah. She is about to reprise her MCU function subsequent yr in each her personal titular live-action TV sequence and Marvel Zombies.

Simu Liu

Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi

From a younger age, Shang-Chi was educated to turn into a martial artist and murderer by his father, Wenwu, founder and chief of the Ten Rings terrorist group. Making an attempt to go away his prison previous behind, Shang-Chi and his sister Xialing transfer to San Francisco to steer regular lives. They’re drawn again residence years later by Wenw,u who sacrifices himself to assist defeat a soul-stealing demon. Following their father’s passing, Shang-Chi is contacted by the Avengers, whereas Xialing takes over the Ten Rings.

Simu Liu is probably finest identified for portraying Jung Kim within the TV sequence Kim’s Comfort. Lately, he has additionally starred in movies similar to Barbie and Arthur the King, and is about to reprise his MCU function subsequent yr in Marvel Zombies.

Hailee Steinfeld

Kate Bishop

Kate is a extremely expert archer who grew up idolizing Clint Barton (Hawkeye) after she and her mom have been saved by him throughout the Battle of New York. Years later, now in her early twenties, Kate will get the chance to work alongside Clint to take down the Tracksuit Maifa, headed by Wilson Fisk / Kingpin, and in the end turn into his protégé.

Hailee Steinfeld lately portrayed Emily Dickinson within the titular TV sequence primarily based on the creator’s life. She additionally lent her voice to characters like Vi in Arcane and Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse. She is about to reprise her MCU function subsequent yr in Marvel Zombies.

Chris Hemsworth

Thor

Thor is the Norse god of Thunder, residing from the realm of Asgard, and a founding member of the Avengers. Alongside his all-star teammates, he has helped defend Earth from the likes of his adoptive brother Loki, in addition to Ultron and Thanos. Thor has additionally confronted many nice threats in Asgard, like his long-lost sister Hela, a battle which resulted within the destruction of his realm and its surviving residents being relocated to Earth.

Chris Hemsworth has lately portrayed characters similar to Tyler Rake within the Extraction movie sequence, in addition to Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. He additionally voiced Orion Pax / Optimus Prime in Transformers One.

Tom Hiddleston

Loki

Loki is a Norse trickster god, who has a fractured relationship together with his brother Thor. Initially a crafty villain, his devious plans to invade and rule Earth in the end led to the creation of the Avengers. Later, following imprisonment on Asgard and faking his dying, Loki finally sees the error of his methods, teaming up with Thor to save lots of their residence from Hela, restoring their brotherly bond. Loki was tragically killed by Thanos, although a variant has gone on to work for the Time Variance Authority (TVA), embracing his heroic nature to guard the multiverse.

Tom Hiddleston has appeared in movies similar to Midnight in Paris and Kong: Cranium Island. He additionally lately starred within the Apple TV+ sequence The Essex Serpent.

Josh Brolin

Thanos

Thanos, also called the Mad Titan, is an alien who seeks the highly effective Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all life throughout the universe to counter overpopulation. Thanos’ conquest to gather all six Infinity Stones locations him at odds with the Avengers and their allies, in addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy, who in the end fail to cease him. 5 years after The Blip, the Avengers develop a dangerous plan involving time journey to reverse Thanos’ damaging act, resulting in his demise.

Josh Brolin lately portrayed Royal Abbott within the sci-fi TV sequence Outer Vary. He has additionally starred in movies similar to Sicario, Deadpool 2, and Dune and its sequel.

Alison Sealy-Smith

Ororo Munroe / Storm

Storm is a mutant who can management the climate and ambiance. She can be a member of the X-Males, preventing for peace and equal rights between each humankind and mutants. Her look in What If…? Season 3 marks the character’s MCU debut.

Alison Sealy-Smith initially portrayed Storm within the critically acclaimed X-Males: The Animated Sequence, which ran from 1993 to 1997. Earlier this yr, she returned to reprise this function within the revival sequence X-Males ’97.

Additionally Showing in ‘What If…?’ Season 3

The next actors and actresses can even be returning in What If…? Season 3 to reprise their MCU roles.

Different characters confirmed to seem throughout this season embody Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Tony Stark / Iron Man, White Imaginative and prescient, Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Shuri, Melina Vostokoff, Wong, Ying Nan, Dormammu, Quentin Beck / Mysterio, Kaecilius, and Okoye.

Along with this in depth checklist of returning MCU characters, Season 3 can even mark the debut of different new voice expertise and characters too! These embody America Ferrera as Ranger Morales, Natasha Lyonne as Byrdie, in addition to Jason Issacs, D. C. Douglas, and Darin De Paul as different Watchers named the Eminence, the Incarnate, and the Executioner.