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Agatha All Along may be a spin-off from WandaVision, but it stands out for being refreshingly self-contained from the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the complex web of recent projects, which often left fans scratching their heads about continuity (looking at you, Deadpool & Wolverine), this series is a welcome change.
To fully appreciate Agatha All Along, viewers primarily need familiarity with WandaVision, although a nod to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might help. This makes it a great entry point for those who may have drifted away from the MCU but are now intrigued again, especially after enjoying Deadpool 3.
For die-hard fans who have followed the MCU closely, the question remains: where does Agatha All Along fit within the Sacred Timeline? Fortunately, with Disney Plus updating its chronological viewing order in light of the show’s two-part premiere, we have clarity on its placement.
While many Marvel projects can be classified as prequels to others (for example, Black Widow released after Avengers: Infinity War but is set before it), Agatha All Along is not a prequel. In fact, it pushes the MCU timeline further into the future than ever before.
The first episode indicates that Agatha has been living in Westview for three years. Since WandaVision took place in 2023, this situates Agatha All Along in 2026. Given that nearly three and a half years have passed in the real world since the original show aired, it’s plausible that Agatha could take place in early 2027.
Agatha picks up where other recent entries like Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and The Marvels left off, establishing a new present-day for the MCU. Notably, The Marvels was the last project to occur in this current timeline, paving the way for Agatha to further extend the narrative.
Future projects like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts are expected to build on the developments introduced in Agatha All Along, making 2027 the new anchor point for the MCU’s timeline. As Wade Wilson famously noted, the timelines can get incredibly confusing, but Agatha is a clear step forward in the ongoing saga.
Overall, Agatha All Along serves as a bridge between the past and the future of the MCU, ensuring that even as it references its origins, it boldly ventures into new territory.