Benedict Cumberbatch reveals Doctor Strange's pivotal role in future MCU installments. While skipping Avengers: Doomsday, the Sorcerer Supreme will be "quite central" to the sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, according to Cumberbatch's interview with Variety. He even let slip a potential spoiler before playfully exclaiming "f*** it!"
Cumberbatch hinted at a significant role for Doctor Strange in shaping the MCU's future trajectory, stating that Marvel is open to exploring various comic book storylines to further develop the character. He emphasized the complexity and contradictions inherent in Doctor Strange, a troubled individual with extraordinary powers, offering rich material for future narratives. He also confirmed plans for a third standalone Doctor Strange film.
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Cumberbatch explained Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday stems from the character's narrative arc not aligning with the film's storyline. This upcoming Avengers installment, directed by the Russo Brothers, will feature Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and reportedly Chris Evans, alongside Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter, continuing the multiverse storyline.
Phase 6 of the MCU commences with Fantastic Four: First Steps this July. Avengers: Doomsday is slated for May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027.
