Watcher (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
| The Watcher | |
|---|---|
| Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
The Watcher in What If...? | |
| First appearance | |
| Based on | |
| Adapted by | A. C. Bradley |
| Voiced by | Jeffrey Wright Amuche Chukudebelu (What If...? – An Immersive Story) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Uatu |
| Species | Watchers |
| Occupation | Observer of the Multiverse |
Uatu, also known as the Watcher, is a character voiced by Jeffrey Wright, appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is a member of the Watchers race, and observes the branching timelines of the multiverse in What If...? (2021), initially pledging not to interfere with events, but eventually breaking his pledge and siding with heroic characters of various universes against destructive forces. The Watcher serves as the narrator for the series.
As of 2025, the character has appeared in seven projects: the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2021–2024), I Am Groot (2023), and had non-speaking cameos in the animated series X-Men '97 (2024–present), Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025–present), Eyes of Wakanda (2025), and Marvel Zombies (2025); and the mixed reality experience What If...? – An Immersive Story (2024).