Top 10 Things to Know Before the Final Season of Marvel’s What If…?

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Marvel Studios’ What If…? is heading into its final season, and fans are hyped for what’s coming next. 🌌  In this video, we cover the Top 10 things you need to remember before watching the final season—from key multiverse twists and returning characters to unresolved storylines and fan theories that could play a major role in the show’s conclusion.  📺 Whether you’re a casual viewer or a hardcore Marvel fan, this guide will get you caught up and ready for the epic finale of Marvel’s groundbreaking animated series.  👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and follow for more Marvel breakdowns and superhero content!

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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking over the essential facts and trivia you should

00:12be aware of before Marvel's What If? debuts with its third and final season.

00:22Number 10. Killmonger is alive and kicking.

00:25The mercenary forever fueled by his desire to liberate Black people from oppression across the

00:30world, yet will kill whoever stands in his way, Killmonger remains one of the most realistic

00:36yet brutal villains the MCU has ever given us, which was further showcased when he succeeded

00:41in taking over Wakanda for himself in his own What If? episode.

00:44The cure is power, and now I have it.

00:47Because you stole it, power and hand can be a very volatile force, Kazan.

00:53While it might have been easy to lose sight of during the chaos during season 2's finale,

00:58Killmonger was, in order, freed from Strange Supreme's prison, stripped of the power of

01:03the Infinity Stones, and sent back to his own reality.

01:06We'll need that Infinity Armor if we're going to stand a chance against Strange.

01:14Which means he remains a threat to his world, and could potentially make a return in season 3.

01:20Number 9. Zombies.

01:22Be careful, Dad.

01:23Yeah, I know.

01:24Zombies are pretty universal.

01:26Whether you're an old-school comic fan or were first exposed to them back in season 1,

01:30Marvel Zombies is a property that will likely always find a way to claw its way out of its

01:35grave and back into the mainstream.

01:36I think you've had enough, Cap.

01:38While it's still getting its own animated spin-off, which we're more than a little hyped for,

01:50don't be surprised if the undead collective of superheroes makes another appearance in season 3.

01:56You can't just tease us with zombie Thanos and leave it at that.

01:59At the very least, give us more talking head Scott Lang.

02:02The guy deserves something after Quantum Mania.

02:05What I wouldn't give to get chewed out by that old grump one last time.

02:08I did it again!

02:09Zombie pun.

02:10Number 8. X-Men Debut.

02:13For years now, we have had hints and easter eggs galore of mutants existing within the MCU.

02:18How to control our mutant powers for the benefit of mankind.

02:24Then, along came Deadpool and Wolverine to blow the doors wide open,

02:28with the two universes now irreparably joined together.

02:32Following the official trailer,

02:34What If Season 3 seems to be taking further measures to blend their worlds together

02:38by having iconic X-Men Storm take on Thor's role of God of Thunder.

02:42Maybe it's time that we called in some help?

02:44Adding to the awesomeness is that she'll be voiced by Alison Seeley-Smith,

02:57who flawlessly portrayed the character in both X-Men The Animated Series and X-Men 97.

03:03We'll never get tired of seeing this goddess ride the lightning.

03:06Surrender the boy, or face my fury!

03:11Number 7. Nova Corps Nebula.

03:13Someone did this to him.

03:18But the question is...

03:21Who?

03:26Nebula has had a few different incarnations over the course of What If's tenure,

03:30but arguably her best was the one where she found herself being recruited into Xandar's elite squadron.

03:36You swore an oath to defend Xandar.

03:39Very much a neo-noir take on the character.

03:42This version of Nebula is no-nonsense, willing to bend the rules, but always pursuing justice.

03:48Throughout her investigation to solve a murder, she unveiled a planet-wide conspiracy

03:52and demonstrated her leadership qualities all within what felt like one night.

03:57It's a reimagining that fits the character so well, we're praying for a second appearance.

04:02Seek the light, be the light, never stray from its path.

04:06The moment you told me to solve this by any means necessary, I knew you'd broken our oath.

04:12Number 6. The New Avengers.

04:15One of the best parts of What If? has been how they've allowed background characters to redefine themselves and take the spotlight,

04:21often for the better.

04:22Case in point, this alternative gathering of the Avengers set decades before the roster we've all come to know and love.

04:33In order to stop a rampaging Peter Quill now infused with Ego's celestial abilities,

04:38it falls to Hank Pym's Ant-Man, Thor, Goliath, Bucky Barnes, Wendy Lawson, a.k.a. Mar-Vell,

04:45and King T'Chaka's Black Panther to overcome the threat.

04:48Is it really you?

04:51If you are referring to your doom, then yes.

04:54Bummer. I thought you were the dude from Van Halen.

04:59They worked shockingly well as a team, creating a new lineup we would be delighted to see make a reappearance,

05:05especially now that they've recruited a god-tier quill to their ranks.

05:09Actually, old man, my mom says I'm a Star Lord.

05:14Peter!

05:17Number 5. Hela Gone Good.

05:19I cast you out!

05:21No! No!

05:25One of the biggest surprises of Season 2 was what they did with the infamous Goddess of Death.

05:30Given her bloody history and insidious wish to take revenge on Asgard,

05:33a redemption arc wasn't on our bingo card.

05:37I am Jai Yi.

05:38I speak for the Elder Council of Ta Lo.

05:41I am Hela.

05:42We know who you are.

05:44Your compatriot filled us in.

05:46But in a brilliant move, they took Hela out of the Norse realm and into the mystical haven of Ta Lo.

05:51It's there she's given the Shang-Chi treatment, learns inner peace,

05:55and becomes a capable warrior who now only seeks to protect the Nine Realms.

05:59It's like you said, no god should have dominion over death who has so little appreciation for life.

06:10Don't get us wrong, she still has sass for days,

06:13but it's a believable heel turn,

06:15and one dripping with potential now that she's one of the strongest heroes in the multiverse.

06:20Number 4. Into the Multiverse Again.

06:23Captain Peggy Carter is without a doubt one of the biggest standouts from What If,

06:40and has become a beloved character in her own right.

06:43Swapping the espionage for a vibranium shield,

06:46she's gone on to showcase her skills and heroism multiple times,

06:49to the point where she set herself apart from Steve Rogers,

06:52and far beyond a gender-swapped copycat.

06:55I take it this means I'm not dead.

06:58Following Season 2's finale,

07:00The Watcher agrees to take Peggy home,

07:02but she decides she'd rather take the scenic route.

07:05Which, of course, leaves the possibilities wide open

07:08for an infinite number of universes for her to hop between along the way.

07:12Perhaps we could take the scenic route home.

07:15Surely there's something worth seeing along the way.

07:18Oh, Captain.

07:21Just you watch.

07:28Number 3. Return of the Hydra Stomper

07:31Steve!

07:32Hey, Peggy. Now you owe me one.

07:35It seemed as if Peggy and Steve's romance was strong enough to outlast all realities,

07:40since Season 1 ended with her discovering the Hydra Stomper in a container,

07:44which apparently still contained Steve inside.

07:47The Hydra Stomper?

07:49Yeah.

07:51And there's someone inside.

07:53Steve.

07:55Unfortunately for them,

07:57Season 2 revealed that Steve had since been brainwashed by the assassins of the Red Room,

08:02and with every activation, his life diminished.

08:05Mission accomplished, ma'am.

08:08What did you do to him?

08:10Oh, he's happier this way.

08:11No regret, no loss.

08:14Only me and his mission.

08:16Following a final sacrifice.

08:18It's unclear if this version of Steve Rogers is gone for good or still out there somewhere.

08:22We're just hoping the two lovebirds get a happy ending.

08:26Number 2.

08:26Kahori

08:27Out of all the surprises Season 2 threw our way,

08:30none matched the introduction of Kahori.

08:33Who is Kahori, you may ask?

08:35She's an original character, purposely created for What If.

08:39As a young Mohawk woman who came into contact with the Tesseract,

08:42Kahori soon developed powers matching that of the Space Stone,

08:45like super speed, strength, and cosmic energy manipulation.

08:48She and her people were able to defeat the invading Conquistadors and essentially rewrite history,

09:03all before being recruited by Strange Supreme.

09:11While it seems like such an out-of-left-field move,

09:14Kahori's story and unique background were so captivating

09:17that she's become an MCU icon in her own right,

09:20practically a deuteragonist.

09:22My name is Kahori, and I think we can help each other.

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09:41Number 1.

09:42The Death of Strange Supreme

09:44What If's high point remains the downfall of this alternative version of Dr. Strange,

09:49whose desire to save his beloved Christine from an apparently inescapable death

09:53led him to tear his universe asunder.

09:55Stephen?

09:59What did you do?

10:02No, no, no, no, no.

10:06Eventually paying for his actions by acting as a guard dog

10:09for the likes of Killmonger and Arnim Zola.

10:11That is, until his demons got the better of him.

10:14Strange isn't trying to save universes.

10:17He's trying to resurrect his universe.

10:19The one he destroyed.

10:20I will not let you stop me.

10:23In a bid to restore his universe,

10:25Strange Supreme was willing to purge the lives of countless villains

10:28and variants from across the multiverse,

10:31only to eventually be stopped by Captain Carter and Kahori.

10:34It was curtains for the misguided doctor,

10:36though at least his final act of redemption brought back his universe.

10:40You saw the good in our friend.

10:43And in the end, it was that part of him,

10:46even if only for a brief moment,

10:49that conquered his demons and saved his world.

10:52Are you hyped for What If's Swan Song?

10:54Let us know in the comments.

10:56This is where your story ends.

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