Note: Complete SPOILERS INCLUDED!
Marvel Studios has officially delivered one of its darkest projects yet with Marvel Zombies (2025). Spanning four blood-soaked episodes, this Disney+ and Hotstar animated miniseries takes fans deep into a post-apocalyptic Marvel universe where beloved heroes are either dead, undead, or struggling to survive.
If you missed key details or want the full story explained, here’s your complete episode-by-episode breakdown of Marvel Zombies Season 1, including every major character death and the shocking cliffhanger ending.
Episode 1: “Five Years Later”
The season opens five years after the Quantum Virus outbreak first seen in What If…?.
- Survivors include Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), Riri Williams (Ironheart), and Kate Bishop (Hawkeye).
- While scavenging in New York, the trio discover a S.H.I.E.L.D. device that could hold the key to a cure.
- On their way to Ohio, tragedy strikes:
- Kate Bishop is killed in an explosion.
- Riri Williams is bitten by a zombie Black Widow. She injects herself with an experimental serum but eventually sacrifices herself so Kamala can escape.
- Kate Bishop is killed in an explosion.
By the end of the first episode, Kamala is the sole survivor, setting her up as the emotional core of the series.
Episode 2: “The Queen of the Dead”
Kamala journeys to New Asgard, now a fortified survivor hub led by Valkyrie. Here, she meets allies like Blade Knight (a hybrid of Blade and Korg’s weaponry) and Shang-Chi.
- They soon learn that Asgard’s benefactor, the so-called “Queen of Sokovia,” is actually Zombie Scarlet Witch.
- Wanda has been manipulating survivors, feeding on them to build her undead army.
- A brutal massacre of Asgardian warriors follows, as Wanda unleashes her dark power.
Episode 3: “Infinity Hulk”
The survivors attempt to transport the S.H.I.E.L.D. device to Kamar-Taj, but things only get worse.
- They encounter Infinity Hulk, a zombified Hulk fused with the Infinity Stones. His unstoppable rampage devastates the resistance.
- In a heartbreaking moment, Shang-Chi is torn apart while buying time for Kamala.
- Valkyrie and Blade Knight lead Kamala to safety, but morale is shattered.
Episode 4: “Illusions of Hope” (Finale)
The final battle takes place at Kamar-Taj.
- Scarlet Witch reveals her true goal: to merge Kamala’s polymorphic powers with the Infinity Stones and reshape reality — not cure the virus.
- In the climactic showdown:
- Valkyrie is killed by Wanda.
- Blade Knight sacrifices himself to stall Infinity Hulk in a fiery explosion.
- Valkyrie is killed by Wanda.
- With no allies left, Kamala reluctantly allows Wanda to use her powers. Reality explodes in blinding light.
The Ending Twist
- Kamala wakes up in Jersey City with her parents, friends, Kate, and Riri alive. It looks like the world has been restored.
- But cracks soon appear: zombie shadows flicker in mirrors, and Riri warns Kamala that this perfect world is not real.
- The series ends with Kamala realizing she might be trapped in Wanda’s illusion — leaving fans on a chilling cliffhanger.
Major Deaths in Season 1
Here’s a quick list of confirmed deaths:
- Kate Bishop (Episode 1)
- Riri Williams (Episode 1, later seen in illusion)
- Shang-Chi (Episode 3)
- Valkyrie (Episode 4)
- Blade Knight (Episode 4)
- Countless Asgardians and resistance fighters
The fates of Scarlet Witch and Infinity Hulk remain ambiguous, teasing more stories to come.
Themes and Tone
Unlike the mainstream MCU, Marvel Zombies embraces graphic horror, moral dilemmas, and psychological twists. Kamala Khan’s “loss of innocence” becomes the heart of the story, as she transforms from wide-eyed hopeful into a broken survivor who questions what’s real.
The finale echoes WandaVision, blurring the line between illusion and reality, setting up potential for future seasons.
What Season 2 Could Explore?
While Marvel hasn’t confirmed a continuation, the ending leaves several possibilities:
- Kamala battling to break free from Wanda’s illusion.
- The return of Infinity Hulk as a cosmic-level threat.
- A resistance storyline inside Wanda’s “perfect world.”
- More undead versions of Marvel heroes and villains.
Final Thoughts
Marvel Zombies Season 1 is brutal, emotional, and unflinchingly dark — a rare R-rated feel inside the Marvel universe. With its mix of superhero spectacle and survival horror, it delivers a story both terrifying and heartbreaking, especially for fans of Kamala Khan.
The cliffhanger proves this universe is far from finished, leaving fans hungry for a potential Marvel Zombies Season 2.
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