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What If...? season 3 episode 5 shall be released via Disney+ on December 26, 2024. The episode, titled "What If... the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?", shall likely focus on a cosmic event on Earth that leads to the birth of a Celestial, while simultaneously destroying the planet.
A part of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, What If...? explores alternate timelines and stories in the Marvel multiverse. Each episode focuses on certain characters and circumstances, showing what would happen if major moments in the characters' lives occurred differently.
What If...? season 3 episode 5 shall feature the voices of prominent actors already present in the MCU. The title roles will be essayed by Dominique Thorne as Ironheart, and Alejandro Saab as Mysterio. The other characters expected to feature in the episode include Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), and Arishem (David Kaye).
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What If...? season 3 episode 5 release schedule explored
As mentioned, the episode will be released on December 26, 2024, at 6 pm PT. The episode will be released at different times based on regions and time zones. The full release schedule for the same has been listed below:
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Where to watch What If...? season 3 episode 5?
The audience can watch the episode on Disney+. The platform officially hosts Marvel's movies, miniseries, and shows, including WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Agatha All Along, and many more.
Viewers will require a subscription to the service to view the content. Disney+ offers various packages at different prices for the same. Disney+ is also available in partnerships with other platforms for different regions, including platforms like Hulu, Hotstar, and ESPN.
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What to expect for What If...? season 3 episode 5? Characters and context
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Emergence is a cosmic event on a planet that leads to the birth of a Celestial, while simultaneously destroying the planet. The upcoming episode will explore the aftermath of this event on Earth.
The episode will feature Riri Williams or Ironheart, first featured in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Riri is a brilliant MIT student who created a suit similar to Iron Man's, soon being recruited by Wakanda for her prowess. She shall be accompanied by the iconic Spider-Man villain Mysterio. In Spider-Man: Far From Home, the character was responsible for revealing Peter Parker's identity to the world, cementing his role as a villain.
The other characters expected to feature in the episode include the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Power Broker Sharon Carter, the Asgardian leader Valkyrie, and the Celestial Arishem.
Audiences can watch What If...? season 3 episode 5, releasing via Disney+ and associated regional platforms on December 26, 2024.
