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 events of Avengers: Secret Wars, according to Cumberbatch's interview with Variety. He even let slip that a third standalone Doctor Strange film is in the works.
Cumberbatch expressed enthusiasm for the character's continued development, highlighting Strange's complexity and the vast potential within the comic lore. He emphasized the ongoing discussions regarding the direction of the character and future projects, including the search for writers and directors for the next installment.
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Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday is attributed to a narrative choice, with Cumberbatch stating the character's arc doesn't align with that particular story. This upcoming film, helmed by the Russo Brothers, features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and reportedly Chris Evans, continuing the multiverse storyline and possibly including Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter.
Phase 6 of the MCU begins with The Fantastic Four: First Steps this July. Avengers: Doomsday is slated for May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027.
