The Original Plans for Iron Man's Return
Rumors about the original Avengers' return have sparked excitement and curiosity among Marvel fans as details of the missing episode from What If...? season 2 have emerged. The episode, initially intended to feature Iron Man's return, was set to take a unique approach to Tony Stark's storyline. A. C. Bradley, the head writer of What If...?, revealed that the episode was originally envisioned as 'a Tony/Pepper love story' with Iron Man and Star-Lord meeting each other. However, unforeseen circumstances led to a significant change in the episode's development, eventually leading to its exclusion from season 2.
Marvel's What if...? Season 2 image of Gamora with Thanos' armor
The episode's original concept, titled 'What If... Iron Man Crashed into the Grandmaster?', was slated to be part of What If...? season 1's episodes but was later rescheduled for season 2 due to COVID-related production issues. Despite this shift, Bradley confirmed that the episode has now been pushed from season 2 to season 3, adding to the anticipation surrounding its content and impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.
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The Teased Episode and Its Potential
The speculation surrounding the missing episode has intensified with A. C. Bradley's intriguing teasers about its content. The head writer not only confirmed the absence of the episode from season 2 but also hinted at its significance by expressing that it 'might be [her] favorite episode ever.' This statement has fueled discussions and theories about the episode's potential impact on the overarching narrative of the What If...? series and its connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.
Leaked storyboards in October 2022 further added to the mystery, featuring the Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and other Avengers engaging in a battle against Thor: Ragnarok's Surtur. The leaked description of the episode, 'What If... Surtur came to Earth instead of Asgard?', aligns with the rumored content of the missing episode, raising the possibility that it could be the story that was shifted to season 3. With the remaining episodes of What If...? season 2 offering excitement through their unique storylines, the anticipation for the missing episode and its potential impact continues to grow.
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Implications and Anticipation
As Marvel's What If...? season 2 unfolds with daily releases on Disney+ until December 30, the absence of the teased episode has sparked discussions about its implications for the series and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The remaining episodes, including 'What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?,' 'What If… the Avengers Assembled in 1602?,' and 'What If… Strange Supreme Intervened?,' offer intriguing storylines that set the stage for the series' season 3 and potentially compensate for the absence of the missing episode.
The return of Captain Carter and Strange Supreme in the final two episodes holds the promise of setting the stage for the series' future narratives, further heightening the anticipation for the missing episode's eventual release. As fans eagerly await the unraveling of the remaining stories and the potential impact of the missing episode, the speculation surrounding the original Avengers' return and the missing episode from What If...? season 2 continues to captivate audiences and contribute to the ongoing excitement within the Marvel fan community.
