Benedict Cumberbatch, the acclaimed actor behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Doctor Strange, recently revealed that his character will not be part of the upcoming Avengers Doomsday film. However, fans can look forward to seeing Doctor Strange take on a "central role" in the sequel, Avengers Secret Wars. During a candid interview with Variety, Cumberbatch inadvertently dropped this spoiler and, with a light-hearted "f**k it," went on to share more about his character's future in the MCU.
Cumberbatch elaborated on the importance of Doctor Strange to the franchise's narrative arc, stating, "He’s quite central to where things might go." He also teased the development of a third standalone Doctor Strange film, expressing excitement about the potential directions the character could explore. "They are very open to discussing where we go next," he said, highlighting the collaborative process in deciding the writer, director, and the aspects of the comic lore to delve into. Cumberbatch emphasized the richness of Doctor Strange's character, describing him as "a complex, contradictory, troubled human who’s got these extraordinary abilities," offering ample material for further development.
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Regarding his absence from Avengers Doomsday, Cumberbatch explained that it's due to "the character not aligning with this part of the story." This upcoming Avengers film will feature Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and reportedly Chris Evans as well, though details remain scarce. The film, set to be directed by former Avengers directors the Russo Brothers, will continue the exploration of the multiverse, with Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter also set to appear.
Looking ahead, Phase 6 of the MCU will kick off 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. Fans of the MCU can anticipate an exciting continuation of the saga with these upcoming projects.