Marvel's What If...? season 2's 2022 release is confirmed by head writer A.C. Bradley in response to a report that it would be arriving this year. The animated Marvel Cinematic Universe series adapts to comic storyline of the same name in which alternate realities are explored having branched off from iconic moments in hero's lives occurring differently. For Marvel's What If...?, these are branched off from notable MCU events, including Tony Stark being saved by Killmonger, T'Challa becoming Guardians of the Galaxy leader Star-Lord and the Avengers being transformed into zombies.
Jeffrey Wright led the cast of Marvel's What If...? as Uatu, better known as the Watcher, a member of an alien race who observes the Multiverse but refuses to interfere with its events until necessary. The series also featured the returns of most major MCU stars including Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Hiddleston and Chadwick Boseman in his final performance as T'Challa prior to his death. Marvel's What If...? received largely positive reviews from critics and audiences alike for its vocal performances, unique stories and animation, though some criticism was directed towards the pacing of some episodes.
In response to a report from The Direct on Twitter of the release window, head writer A.C. Bradley confirmed that Marvel's What If...? season 2 will premiere in 2022. Bradley confirmed the release by stating "See you later this year, kids!" paired with hashtags for the studio and series. Check out Bradley's announcement below:
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Unlike most of its Disney+ counterparts, Marvel's What If...? season 2 was all but guaranteed ahead of the show's premiere with studio head Kevin Feige confirming it was in development nearly two years before season 1 even premiered whilst the writers and cast continually teased ideas and progress in the lead up to its debut. Bradley's confirmation that season 2 will release in 2022 may not come as much of a surprise as recent reports pointed towards both it and Secret Invasion premiering later this year while producer Brad Winderbaum indicated last August that it would likely premiere this year. Additionally, with scripts for What If...? season 2 having been confirmed to be complete as of October and production running smoother on MCU projects than earlier on in the pandemic, it seems likely production is already underway on the animated series' return.
With Marvel's What If...? season 2 now confirmed for a 2022 release date, MCU fans have a lot to look forward to in the rest of the year both on the big and small screens. Cumberbatch is currently finishing reshoots for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness slated for May, Oscar Isaac is gearing up for Moon Knight's premiere at the end of March, Taika Waititi is wrapping Thor: Love and Thunder for its July release and future Ironheart star Dominique Thorne has finished filming on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ahead of its November arrival. In the meantime, audiences can catch up with Marvel's What If...? season 1 streaming on Disney+ now.
Source: A.C. Bradley/Twitter
