SummaryThe animated four-part series follows the survivors battling zombified heroes and villains in the zombie apocalypse alternate timeline introduced in the What If...? episode "What If... Zombies?!".
SummaryThe animated four-part series follows the survivors battling zombified heroes and villains in the zombie apocalypse alternate timeline introduced in the What If...? episode "What If... Zombies?!".
What emerges is Marvel’s most gripping animated project yet, a nightmare of loss and resilience that proves alternate universe stories can be its sharpest tool.
Cons: Some cringey forced humor here and there. Pros: WOW, did this 4 episode event blow me away. By the end of the series, I felt like I had just rode a dark ride at Universal Studios. It is that epic and gripping. You really never knew what was gonna happen next with characters being killed off left and right. No one was safe in this series. And don't even get me started on the plot twists. They had me intrigued and constantly guessing. The standouts for me in this series were Ms. Marvel (her best appearance in an MCU project so far), the Scarlett Witch (an eery villain whose intentions remain mysterious), Shang-Chi, Blade Knight, Spider-Man, Thor, and Hulk. The action and fight scenes in this series were also top notch. That final fight between Hulk and the survivors vs. Wanda and her zombie horde was absolutely epic. There are so many great character interactions that we have yet to see in live action MCU projects such as Kamala getting to meet Peter Parker and Shang-Chi getting nervous around Yelena Belova. The animation is the same as the animation that What If had, but, to me, it seemed more stunning and dynamic in this series. It really worked well with the apocalyptic, edgy, and dark vibes of the show. Finally, the ending of the show will leave you on the edge of your seat and wanting more, the perfect ending to an entire season of trying to find somewhere safe to hide only to discover that you're not safe anywhere. Bring on season 2! Don't let us down, Marvel Animation!
Marvel rarely lets itself go this far. Marvel Zombies starts at full speed and never slows down, throwing its heroes into a hell of blood, chaos, and dark humor. From the very first minute, it’s clear that the studio is having fun breaking its own icons — literally — and reveling in its own **** animation is stunning: fluid, violent, and visually powerful. Some sequences feel straight out of a 90s comic, packed with raw energy and constant danger. Sure, everything moves fast, but that relentless rhythm fits the apocalyptic tone perfectly. Amid explosions and animated gore, there are clever touches and fan nods that show real love for the source material.Iman Vellani, as Kamala Khan, becomes the emotional center of the story. Her optimism and belief in humanity contrast beautifully with the chaos around her, and that balance between warmth and despair gives the series an unexpected depth. The supporting cast may vary in strength, but they all bring tension and charisma worthy of the Marvel name.What works best is its willingness to break the rules. There are no grand speeches about power or sacrifice here — just raw survival and a sharp sense of irony that recalls the best moments of What If...?. Each episode leaves you hoping Marvel keeps exploring this twisted universe, because it clearly works.Marvel Zombies isn’t perfect, but it’s bold, fast, and wildly entertaining. It’s a rare gem in the MCU — proof that the franchise can still reinvent itself when it stops playing safe. Four episodes aren’t enough, and let’s hope this zombie madness doesn’t end here.
It’s a recognizable Marvel series, with quippy banter among an ever-growing array of powerful beings (while they’re still alive, anyway). Emotional stakes are high, there’s action all over the place, and the scale ranges from claustrophobic enclosed spaces to mass mayhem and cosmic proportions.
It cannot escape some wider What If...?-adjacent issues that link to the wider franchise as a whole, but for those looking for a bloody standalone adventure, Marvel Zombies should satisfy.
Giving other characters like Valkyrie, Yelena, and Red Guardian more backstory during the zombie uprising would also have resulted in more payoff. Instead, Marvel Zombies, while entertaining, never fully lives up to its potential.
Zombies is in the unenviable position of experimenting with their chemistry, and the resulting alchemy proves alarmingly inert. Even with the zombie apocalypse there to spice up their lives, Marvel’s newest heroes are less lively than the arm-munchers surrounding them.
Unfortunately, the series, which is paced as swiftly as a “28 Days Later” zombie, encapsulates the weakest of the MCU’s tropes through an underdeveloped and underwhelming horror venture for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
This outstanding animated series follows the adventures of the last surviving heroes as they seek to reverse the zombie plague that has destroyed humanity. It's more fun than it sounds, with plenty of humor, well-choreographed action and gross-out violence. It's perfectly suited release for Halloween.
گرافیک و موسیقی در سطح قابل قبول ظاهر میشوند اما نویسندگی ضعیف است؛ نه حضور قهرمانان تأثیرگذار از کار درآمده و نه داستان توانسته جذابیت کافی داشته باشد. دیالوگها، بهویژه در لحظات احساسی، سطحی هستند و ارتباطی با بیننده برقرار نمیکنند. در مجموع با امتیاز 6.75 از 10، این انیمیشن در سطح ضعیف انیمیشنهای رده میانی قرار میگیرد
Marvel Zombies expands on the What If...? episode that first teased this macabre world, but it takes a moment to realize that. Initially, it feels like a standalone spin-off before the parallels and familiar faces start to surface. The show cleverly builds upon that foundation, blending familiarity with unpredictability. The tone leans heavily into horror and action — gory, gritty, and surprisingly grounded — with comedy playing only a passing role. The world-building is immersive and deliberate, hinting at a broader connection within the Marvel Animation universe while leaving its placement in the MCU timeline deliberately ambiguous. The narrative sustains tension despite moments of predictability. Part of the fun lies in guessing who joins the survivors next, and who’s about to fall victim to the outbreak. While the spectacle remains intact, it’s the emotional core that keeps the story steady — survival here isn’t just physical, but deeply human. The pacing, tight across four episodes of roughly 30 minutes each, makes it feel almost cinematic in flow. Character dynamics shine through the chaos. Watching unlikely heroes forge quick alliances in a collapsing world becomes the show’s emotional backbone. Hulk gets a refreshing new dimension, Alexei (Red Guardian) adds charm, and the duo of Shang-Chi and Katy evolve meaningfully across the episodes. Meanwhile, Scarlet Witch and Namor embody raw, intimidating power, and Blade commands every scene he’s in with unshakable aura. The only downside — some characters like Death Dealer and the Mystic Arts members deserved more time to breathe. Visually, Marvel Zombies trades the usual MCU gloss for a darker, pulpy texture. The animation style feels cinematic — gritty survival horror with splashes of Marvel heroism. The transitions between emotional and high-octane sequences can feel rushed, occasionally overwhelming, but the direction handles tension well, maintaining suspense till the very end. Zombie designs are inventive in parts, though not uniformly so — the undead heroes can feel repetitive, but the survivors’ looks carry more freshness. The sound design heightens the dread, emphasizing a world that’s alive with fear yet still fueled by hope. Thematically, the series thrives on the sense of togetherness amid despair. Beyond the gore, it’s a story of unity, endurance, and holding onto fragments of humanity when all else decays. It doesn’t reinvent the superhero genre but gives it a rawer, more emotional edge .Marvel Zombies ends on an intentional cliffhanger — a setup for future arcs more than a self-contained tale. It’s a bold, balanced experiment for Marvel Animation: imperfect, ambitious, but undeniably compelling. Sum up - A tense and emotionally charged apocalyptic spin that proves Marvel still knows how to take risks — even if it doesn’t always tie up the loose ends.
Depuis que la compagnie Marvel a été rachetée par la corpo Disney-Woke, la contamination wokiste s’est étendue sur tout l’univers et le multivers des marvelleries ! de fait, la très grande majorité de leurs productions sont les victimes récurrentes de la propagande woke. Aussi ne faut-il pas s’étonner si ce « MZ » déborde de wokisme et de tous les agendas récurrents DEI ESG SJW BLM etc, etc… Ce n’est pas cependant le plus gros souci de cette série animée très courte et malgré tout étonnamment barbante… En vérité, dès le début, on se demande si on n’a pas loupé le début (?!)… Et ça se confirme par la suite : quel est ce foutoir qui est censé tenir lieu d’histoire (?!)… Bien sûr, ils tiennent à caser le plus grand nombre de héros et d’héroïnes différent.e.s (écriture inclusive obligatoire) dans leur bordel à cul mais tout de même, c’est à la fois embrouillé, peu crédible (le mot est faible) et à la limite du grotesque (à l’insu de leur plein gré, je présume). En outre, les tentatives d’humour sont régulièrement gênantes de maladresse et de nullité… et tranchent (!) avec le reste de l’ambiance très brutale… on a rarement vu aussi sanglant et brutal d’ailleurs dans une marvellerie, c’est inédit… Autre bon point, l’animation est réussie grâce à l’emploi d’images de synthèse spectaculaires (malgré des effets encore nombreux en 2d). Au final, on ne va pas se mentir, ça reste de la merde mais pas autant qu’on aurait pu s’y attendre… bien qu’un petit peu (beaucoup) quand même, certainement. J’ai arrêté à la fin de l’épisode 3, ma tolérance à ce concentré de connerie ayant été atteinte.