What If...?: Season 2 (2023)
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The Watcher returns with more alternate-reality stories, including new hero Kahhori. It was the 18th MCU series season released, part of Phase Five, and it’s #66 of 81 in story order. Skipping it won’t cost you anything plot-wise; we grade it Optional. All 9 episodes stream on Disney+ in the US, about 6h 45m in all.
| Release date | December 22, 2023 |
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| Episodes | 9 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Five |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #66 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
More alternate-reality episodes. Optional, but it continues the story of the original character Kahhori and Captain Carter.
About What If...?: Season 2
Season 2 of What If...? moves beyond small tweaks to familiar MCU events and gets noticeably looser and stranger. Its nine episodes jump between genres: a Nova Corps noir mystery starring Nebula, an '80s-style Avengers story with a young Peter Quill, a Die Hard-style Christmas episode for Happy Hogan, and a Marvel 1602 adventure. The standout is Kahhori, a new Mohawk hero from a world where European colonization never took hold. Captain Carter returns for a spy-flavored follow-up to season 1's mid-credits scene.
A. C. Bradley returned as head writer, and Bryan Andrews directed most of the season, with Stephan Franck directing the premiere. Jeffrey Wright is back as the Watcher, alongside returning MCU actors such as Hayley Atwell, Karen Gillan, Cate Blanchett, Kurt Russell and Benedict Cumberbatch. Devery Jacobs voices Kahhori. Episodes run about 30 minutes, and Disney+ released one a day from December 22 to 30, 2023, the first time Marvel Studios used a daily schedule for a show. It scored 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Good to know
- "What If... Kahhori Reshaped the World?" is presented in the Mohawk language and was made with input from Mohawk Nation members and Smithsonian consultants.
- The season includes the Tony Stark and Gamora episode that was originally planned for season 1.
- "What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?" earned a Humanitas Prize nomination.
- "What If... The Avengers Assembled in 1602?" is based on the Marvel 1602 comic.
- The finale debuted an updated Marvel Studios logo built from the show's animation.
How to watch it
Watch season 1 first, since several episodes continue its threads, especially Captain Carter and Strange Supreme. The more Phase Four you've seen, the more cameos land: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings helps with the Hela episode. If you only have time for a few, choose the Kahhori, Captain Carter and finale episodes. The Christmas episode works as a stand-alone holiday watch. Season 3 picks up Kahhori and Captain Carter again.
Where to watch What If...?: Season 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch What If...?: Season 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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What If...?: Season 2 FAQ
Who is Kahhori in What If...?
Kahhori is an original character created for the show, a young Mohawk woman from a timeline without European colonization. Devery Jacobs voices her, and she returns in season 3.
Do I need to watch What If...? Season 1 before season 2?
Most episodes stand alone, but Captain Carter's story and the finale build directly on season 1, so watching in order helps.
Can you skip What If...?: Season 2?
Yes. It’s a side story we grade Optional; nothing big later hinges on it.
How many episodes does What If...?: Season 2 have?
What If...?: Season 2 has 9 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does What If...?: Season 2 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #66 of 81 in our story order.
Does What If...?: Season 2 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.