WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 (2015)
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In-universe news reports (5 episodes) covering the Avengers’ fallout, made as viral marketing for Ant-Man. In story order it’s #22 of 81; by release date it was the first MCU series season, part of Phase Two. Skipping it won’t cost you anything plot-wise; we grade it Optional. All 5 episodes are free to watch with ads on YouTube in the US, about 10 minutes in all.
| Release date | July 2, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 5 × ~2 min |
| Phase | Phase Two |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #22 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
World-building shorts that flesh out the MCU’s media landscape.
About WHIH Newsfront: Season 1
The 2015 run of WHIH Newsfront presents itself as a real cable news broadcast from WHIH World News, the network that appears throughout the MCU. Over five short videos, anchor Christine Everhart covers the world after Avengers: Age of Ultron, including relief efforts in Sokovia. She also follows a story that becomes important two weeks later: the upcoming prison release of Scott Lang, the burglar behind the 2012 VistaCorp break-in.
Marvel Studios made the series as viral marketing for Ant-Man, posting it on a WHIH YouTube channel from July 2 to 16, 2015, with some videos debuting through Mashable, BuzzFeed and WIRED Insider. Leslie Bibb reprises Everhart from the Iron Man films. Paul Rudd appears as Lang in a video interview from San Quentin, and Corey Stoll plays Pym Technologies CEO Darren Cross in a WIRED Insider segment. The clips run from 28 seconds to just over three minutes. Critics thought it was one of Marvel's smarter marketing ideas.
Good to know
- Paul Rudd and Corey Stoll both appear in character in clips released ahead of Ant-Man's opening.
- Security footage of Lang's VistaCorp break-in shows the crime that sent him to prison.
- The on-screen news ticker includes MCU Easter eggs, including references to Jane Foster and Stephen Strange.
- The videos appear as bonus features on the Ant-Man Blu-ray.
How to watch it
Watch these five clips after Avengers: Age of Ultron and right before Ant-Man, which is when they're set. Together they take about ten minutes. The Scott Lang interview and the Darren Cross segment matter most, since they set up both sides of Ant-Man. Completists will want them, and they're a fun look at the MCU from the point of view of ordinary people watching the news.
Where to watch WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Not currently on a US subscription service |
|---|---|
| Free with ads | YouTube (more free Marvel) |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 FAQ
Is WHIH Newsfront canon?
Loosely, yes. Marvel Studios made it with actors reprising their roles, and it's set between Age of Ultron and Ant-Man. It was released as marketing, though, so nothing in the films depends on it.
Who is the WHIH news anchor?
Christine Everhart, played by Leslie Bibb. She first appeared as a reporter in Iron Man (2008) and returned in Iron Man 2.
Can you skip WHIH Newsfront: Season 1?
Yes. It’s Optional: it’s background texture.
How many episodes does WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 have?
WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 has 5 episodes, around 2 minutes each.
Where does WHIH Newsfront: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #22 of 81 in our story order.