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 Strange in shaping the MCU's future direction, emphasizing the character's depth and potential for further exploration. He also confirmed that a third standalone Doctor Strange film is in the works, expressing enthusiasm for exploring different aspects of the character's comic book lore. The actor highlighted the ongoing discussions regarding the future of the character, including the search for a writer and director for the next installment.
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Cumberbatch explained Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday as a matter of narrative alignment. This upcoming film, directed by the Russo Brothers, will star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and reportedly Chris Evans, continuing the multiverse storyline and featuring Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter.
The MCU's Phase 6 begins with The Fantastic Four: First Steps this July. Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027.
