What If?
What If?

Movie spotlight

What If?

2021
Movie
10 min
English

Ater a bad break-up, Jess focuses on rebuilding her life and her self esteem. Dating someone new might help, but what if it all goes wrong? Only one way to find out.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users87%
Director: Bryan Andrews, AC BradleyGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Superhero

Plot Summary

This animated anthology series explores alternate timelines in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where key moments from the films unfold differently. Each episode presents a unique scenario, asking 'What if...?' a pivotal event had taken a different turn, leading to vastly altered realities and character fates. The Watcher, a cosmic being, observes these infinite possibilities across the multiverse.

Critical Reception

What If...? was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its creative exploration of the MCU multiverse, its diverse animation styles, and the voice performances that faithfully echoed the original actors. Some critics noted that the quality and impact of the episodes varied, but the series was largely seen as an inventive and engaging addition to the Marvel canon.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative storytelling and unique take on beloved MCU characters and events.

  • Applauded for its diverse animation styles and strong voice cast.

  • Some episodes were considered stronger than others, but the overall concept was well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's creativity in reimagining familiar stories and characters, with many appreciating the unexpected twists and turns. The animation and voice acting are frequently commended. Some viewers found the varying tones and concepts across episodes to be a point of discussion.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.

Fun Fact

The series features many of the original MCU actors reprising their roles, including Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, but it also introduces new actors to voice familiar characters when the original actors were unavailable or when the alternate reality demanded a different performance.

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