Though time will tell if the rumors of Kevin Feige’s further interest in expanding the MCU via animation are true, what we do know is that there are already some exciting animated endeavors on the way. First and foremost is the third season of “What If…?”, which will feature Sam Wilson. Then there’s the “What If…?” spin-off title “Marvel Zombies,” where the zombified universe showcased in Season 1’s “What If… Zombies!?” takes center stage. The series is expected to arrive sometime in 2024.
Additionally, there are two non-“What If…?” productions on the way. One is the highly-anticipated “X-Men ’97,” which will continue the story of the beloved ’90s program, “X-Men: The Animated Series.” “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” — formerly known as “Spider-Man: Freshman Year” — is also in development and will chronicle Peter Parker’s early high school life. “X-Men ’97” aims to premiere on Disney+ sometime in 2024, with “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” slated for a debut this year as well.
Animation is alive and well in the MCU, and, should these projects succeed, it stands to reason we’ll see the rumors of Feige wanting to do more with the franchise in the medium become reality.
