What If...? (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 4,560 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2021-08-11
Seasons: 3 · 26 episodes
Is What If...? worth watching?
Worth watching. A clever anthology that retells Marvel movie moments with a twist each week. Some episodes are great, others thin, but it's easy to dip into.
Watch it if you
- are a Marvel fan
- like what-if stories
- want short episodes
Skip it if you
- want continuous plot
- don't know the Marvel films
Best for: Casual weeknight viewing
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch What If...?
- Stream: Disney+
- Free with ads: PBS
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.
What If...? parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that What If...? is a TV-14 animated Marvel superhero anthology exploring alternate timelines.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Superhero action-adventure anthology with alternate-timeline conflicts; TV-14 rated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025) — 83%: Fresh animated Marvel story
- Justice League Unlimited (2004) — 86%: Great ensemble superhero storytelling
Cast
- Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher (voice)
What If...? FAQ
Is What If...? worth watching?
Worth watching. A clever anthology that retells Marvel movie moments with a twist each week. Some episodes are great, others thin, but it's easy to dip into.
Where can I watch What If...??
In the US you can stream What If...? on Disney+ and watch it free with ads on PBS.
Is What If...? OK for kids?
What If...? is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that What If...? is a TV-14 animated Marvel superhero anthology exploring alternate timelines.
What shows are like What If...??
If you liked What If...?, try X-Men '97, Loki, Invincible and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.