Benedict Cumberbatch reveals Doctor Strange's role in the upcoming MCU installments. While skipping Avengers: Doomsday, the Sorcerer Supreme will have a pivotal role in Avengers: Secret Wars, according to Cumberbatch's interview with Variety. He even let slip a spoiler before playfully exclaiming "f*** it."
Cumberbatch highlighted Doctor Strange's central importance to the overarching narrative, stating, "He’s quite central to where things might go." He further confirmed plans for a third standalone Doctor Strange film are underway, expressing enthusiasm for exploring the character's rich potential. "They are very open to discussing where we go next," he said, emphasizing the character's complexity and the creative possibilities he offers.
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Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday is attributed to a narrative mismatch, Cumberbatch explained. This upcoming film, directed by the Russo Brothers, will feature Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and reportedly Chris Evans, continuing the multiverse storyline with Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter also rumored to appear.
The MCU's Phase 6 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.
