Marvel's What If...? Season 3 Explores Multiverse with Easter Eggs and Teases for Future MCU Projects

Marvel 's What If ...? Season 3 recently launched containing various easter eggs plus references to other MCU projects through different character variants adding to the series focus on an endless possibility theme through multiverse exploration. The animated series season which recently launched featured eight new stories presented and narrated by Jeffery Wright who voiced Uatu the Watcher who also deals with repercussions of breaking his own oath and other Marvel related implications.

Blade's Variant as Moon Knight Plus other notable appearances throughout animated Marvel series

What If...? Season 3 episode 8 featured a large variant montage in conclusion with Marvel Zombies series Mahershala Ali’s Blade as an interesting and brand-new Moon Knight variant. Marvel Zombies series an expansion of a What If...? season 1 episode features his role of Blade within an animated landscape to debut later in 2025 and offers the first look for his Marvel character to exist in onscreen media despite not being the MCU main version. MCU fans continue waiting for Ali’s live action Blade film that was first introduced in 2019 however Marvel Zombies provides some action in meantime and offers intrigue about how and why Khonshu would pick this alt reality character.

Kwai Jun-Fan's Past in Alternate Timeline as Nod to Comic Book Lore for What if…?

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What If...? Season 3 episode 6 provided an alt-universe showing Shang-Chi acting as The Ten Rings and teamed with Kate Bishop’s Hawkeye in 1872 during wild west settings while hunting a criminal with a focus on kidnapping Chinese immigrants. This duo encountered young Kwai Jun-Fan a character with a strong comic book history being that of Iron Fist in the year 1878 which also fits well within setting of the show. The implications of a compliment towards the "iron fists" shows he is destined to be the Iron Fist from that timeline as he was also saved by Uatu the Watcher showing his importance for Marvel Universe overall.

Captain Carter In Kang's Time Sphere as an Omen for Potential Future Marvel Showdowns

What If...? Season 3 episode 7 started with Captain Carter inside Kang the Conqueror’s Time Sphere suggesting larger implications for that characters power. Kang was prominently featured in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania hinting at larger Kang timelines through the Council of Kangs however Marvel’s focus has shifted away from this threat into potentially the character Doctor Doom featured in the next Avengers Doomsday project leaving space for speculation how exactly she received it. This show placement could demonstrate an implication that Captain Carter’s allies may have handled Kang and variants off-screen or may suggest Captain Carter had to overcome specific trials to enter that scene showing major possibilities.

Natasha Lyonne Joins the MCU as Voice Actor for Byrdie's Character Showing Linkage to Fantastic Four Universe

Episodes 7 and 8 of What If...? Season 3 starred Natasha Lyonne as Byrdie the Duck the now fully grown child of Darcy Lewis and Howard the Duck whose hatching occurred in episode 4. Lyonne may play a role with live action parts or even Byrdie’s role due to it existing beyond main Earth-616 MCU reality within her next Marvel venture Fantastic Four: First Steps. The role might also be for HERBIE the robot or Alicia Masters who is Ben Grimm’s main love interest however the Multiverse protecting aspects of Byrdie’s characters make the choice feel as though its not out of realm of possibility within Fantastic Four live action film.

Hood's Introduction Prior To 'Ironheart' Shows Marvel Crossover of Characters Across Universes

What If...? Season 3 episode 6 identified the main villain to have been The Hood alias Parker Robbins the classic criminal set to debut live action within the 2025 Ironheart title featuring actor Anthony Ramos though the show was intended to launch as far back as 2023 which is another crossover between properties. While that villainous version of The Hood ended up being killed off-screen while Shang-Chi’s sister took up his criminal operation this showcased the teleportation based abilities plus corrupting influences which will most likely be reused for the live-action version of the character within Ironheart series regardless of host which keeps main characters somewhat consistent across all timelines.

Marvel Easter Eggs: Foosball Table in "What If...?" Provides Preview for Many Characters Across Multiverse

What If...? Season 3 episode 7 presented Byrdie with her own foosball table on her ship however the players were represented by Marvel heroes and villains including some yet to exist within the current MCU timeline. The main player list was represented as Thanos Luke Cage Iron Fist Red Skull Kang Hela Black Panther Scarlet Witch Zemo Mystique Magneto Rogue Wolverine She-Hulk Captain America Galactus Loki Doctor Doom Invisible Woman Iron Man Beta Ray Bill plus Infinity Ultron showcasing characters across diverse universes which could show some easter eggs to which direction some of these projects may head.

Cameo Appearances from Daredevil's Matt Murdock And Karen Page During "What if...?" Episode

What If...? Season 3 episode 4 saw The Grandmaster was not the only character wanting the eggs of Darcy and Howard for their unique powers and influence within timelines during a chaotic banquet at the table with cameos featuring characters such as Daredevil Matt Murdock plus his associate Karen Page. Matt Murdock and Karen Page appeared at Grandmaster's chaotic event prior to a massive fight and it was unlikely the two were aware of chaos that was about to happen at that time providing subtle humor.

Scott Summers plus Jean Grey Cameo Further Solidifies X-Men Into Wider Multiverse Timeline of the MCU

What If...? Season 3 episode 3 shows yet another Marvel couple cameos. When Red Guardian plus Winter Soldier were pursued in Las Vegas from Bill Foster’s Goliath they are displayed moving through the streets above and near Cyclops Scott Summers and Jean Grey both of which will soon receive MCU live action projects. These cameos help solidify connections to larger interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe while providing another chance for fan favorite characters to be seen.

Madisynn Makes a Cosmic Return As Uatu’s Most Hilarious Rule Breaking Act in What If…? Series

What If...? Season 3 episode 8 demonstrated Uatu's many infractions as presented by fellow watchers from across universe. Some include his interactions with Strange Supreme Kwai Jun-Fan and Captain Carter along with other less known help for Reed Richards and Nick Fury. What makes most surprising moment of these infractions however is Uatu’s violation for helping Madisynn known for her popular character within She-Hulk (featuring two n's and one y) also friend to Wong’s and her interaction with untrained sorcerer Donny Blaze’s portal which sends her to hell. Madisynn who provided a very specific unique form of energy through humorous tone even within hell receives a nod and recognition for fans.

Astra Islands Featured within Animated Series a Reference to Old Marvel Lore

What If...? Season 3 episode 1 demonstrated Bruce Banner's story taking place in an alternate universe where Bruce transforms himself into a hermit attempting to get rid of The Hulk by exposing to further Gamma rays which instead created the powerful Apex Hulk plus its army beginning The Gamma War. The Astra Islands where Banner lives on during What If...? Season 3 is reference to the original comic source as this was the location where Banner created Absorbatron that could absorb the force of a full nuclear blast. This fitting nod has great implications where Bruce becomes a giant size Kaiju Hulk when he also uses similar technology from previous experiences from different universes making some interesting comparisons.

Controversy Around Quality Of What If…? Season 3 Despite Large Connections To Wider MCU Projects

What If… ? had a promising start that explored expansive ideas while showing alternate timelines in early stages as the animated marvel series developed. Season 1 included the story line led by Peggy Atwell’s Captain Carter which was generally well received however later seasons may have had weaker content. Some critics indicate Season 2 is not on the same level as season 1 with Season 3 garnering very mixed reviews that some critics say had too few viewers with less than optimal reception making many fans ask questions . Despite being the final season many open ended plot points left open ended questions regarding where the series has concluded along with many wondering where the concept will continue if anywhere in coming years. Some critics felt this series may have ultimately failed to capitalize on its possibilities and was not utilizing concepts of alternate dimensions with very few exceptions in a show. Fans also state they would want Captain Carter live action but do not want any more iterations of animated universe version which could explain reception by fans.