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The final season of Marvel’s *What If…?* ventures beyond the Sacred Timeline, yet still offers intriguing glimpses into the MCU’s future. This article contains spoilers for season 3 of *Marvel’s What If…?*
The third and final season of *Marvel’s What If…?* presents exciting alternate realities outside the MCU’s established continuity. From old Hollywood glamour to Russian buddy comedies and Wild West showdowns, the season playfully explores the Marvel universe. While most stories significantly diverge from established MCU characters, the season effectively sets up crucial elements of upcoming films, *Thunderbolts* and *Captain America: Brave New World*, albeit in unexpected ways.
Episode 4, “What If…The Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?”, is a fun buddy comedy depicting an alternate scenario where the Red Guardian prevents the Winter Soldier from assassinating Howard and Maria Stark. This act alters the timeline, preventing the events that lead to *Captain America: Civil War* in the Sacred Timeline. In this altered reality, the Red Guardian and the Winter Soldier are forced to go on the run, their partnership tested when Bucky is ordered to kill Alexei. Bucky’s refusal, despite still being under Hydra’s control, hints at a surprising loyalty and foreshadows their dynamic in *Thunderbolts*. While the episode’s timeline differs significantly, it offers a glimpse into their comedic partnership and hints at the challenges they’ll face on their first mission together.
*Captain America: Brave New World* appears initially unconnected to the more mystical and cosmic aspects of the MCU, unlike the glamorous “What If…Agatha Went to Hollywood?” episode. However, both share a common thread: the Celestial Tiamut from *Eternals*. In *What If…?,* Agatha Harkness absorbs Tiamut’s power, transforming into a cosmic entity. While the extent of Tiamut’s role in *Brave New World* remains unclear, the episode demonstrates the immense power residing within even a dormant Celestial. While direct power absorption is unlikely in *Brave New World*, the Celestial’s remains will undoubtedly trigger a race to claim the resources they offer. A trailer shows Captain America (Anthony Mackie) flying near Tiamut’s emerging corpse, suggesting its significant influence on the film’s central plot and conspiracy. The potential for this immense power falling into the wrong hands, perhaps someone like The Leader, poses a significant threat, highlighting the stakes involved.
All eight episodes of *Marvel’s What If…?* season 3 are streaming now on Disney+.