What If...? (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.
TV-PG • 2021 • 3 seasons
What If…? flips the script on the MCU by reimagining events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios' first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles.
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Is What If...? appropriate for kids?
What If…? flips the script on the MCU by reimagining events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios' first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in What If...?
No explicit sexual content. Mild flirting, crushes, suggestive jokes, or stylized costumes may appear.
Violence and gore in What If...?
Moderate fantasy, sci-fi, or martial-arts violence with battles, weapons, explosions, injuries, monsters, and sustained peril. Gore is not expected to be graphic.
Language in What If...?
Mild-to-moderate insults, threats, arguments, and intense action dialogue may occur. Strong profanity is not expected to be frequent.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in What If...?
No prominent substance use; occasional background alcohol or older-teen references may appear depending on the episode.
Mature themes in What If...?
Moderate-to-strong themes of war, sacrifice, grief, identity, revenge, loyalty, justice, fear, and choosing between duty and friendship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is What If...? appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests What If...? is best for ages 12+. It's rated TV-PG. What If…? flips the script on the MCU by reimagining events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios' first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host…
What age rating does What If...? have?
What If...? is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is What If...? about?
What If…? flips the script on the MCU by reimagining events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios' first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles.
How many seasons does What If...? have?
What If...? has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in What If...??
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across What If...?.
How violent is What If...??
Violence isn't a standout concern across What If...? per our reviewers.
Is the language in What If...? appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across What If...?.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in What If...??
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across What If...?.
What mature themes appear in What If...??
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of What If...?.
Where can I read the full What If...? parent guide?
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