MCU Fans Can Expect Longer Runtimes from Agatha
Marvel fans have something exciting to look forward to with the upcoming Agatha All Along, which is set to feature longer runtimes than its Disney+ predecessor, WandaVision. This series will be the MCU’s third Disney+ show of 2024, following Echo and X-Men ’97. As a sequel to WandaVision, the MCU’s first Multiverse Saga project, Agatha All Along promises to bring back the fan-favorite villain, Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn.
Agatha All Along Runtimes Outdo WandaVision
Recent reports from X (formerly Twitter) user @ScarletWitchUpd reveal the runtimes for the first four episodes of Agatha All Along. These episodes are approximately 20 minutes longer in total than the first four episodes of WandaVision, averaging about five extra minutes per episode.
Here’s a breakdown of the exact runtimes for the first four episodes of each series:
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Agatha All Along:
Episode 1: 39 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 2: 41 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 3: 37 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 4: 40 minutes, 52 seconds
WandaVision:
Episode 1: 30 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 2: 38 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 3: 34 minutes, 1 second
Episode 4: 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Agatha All Along is set to be nine episodes long, tying WandaVision for the most episodes in a live-action MCU series. The only Marvel Studios series with more episodes is the animated X-Men ’97, which has 10 episodes.
What to Expect from Agatha All Along
As with other Disney+ shows, Agatha All Along is expected to have a total runtime of about six hours across its nine episodes. Unlike WandaVision, which featured shorter episodes that paid homage to various sitcom eras, Agatha is likely free from such thematic restrictions. This means the episodes should have a more consistent length, averaging around 40 minutes each, as seen in the first four episodes.
The first episode is expected to feature footage from the show’s early trailers, where Agatha plays detective and discovers Wanda Maximoff’s dead body. This likely leads to Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio, helping Agatha break free from Wanda’s spell and return to her identity as Harkness.
While much of the plot remains under wraps, the pacing is expected to be similar to other Disney+ series. Early critic reviews have teased that Agatha All Along is shaping up to be a must-watch, leaving fans eager for its release.
It will debut on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, September 18.
