Benedict Cumberbatch confirms that Doctor Strange will not be in Avengers: Doomsday, but will return for Avengers: Secret Wars. Details about the plot of Avengers: Doomsday are still under wraps, but it is confirmed that the team will face off against Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) will not be joining Earth's mightiest heroes in Avengers : Doomsday . In a recent interview with Variety, the actor who portrays the Sorcerer Supreme revealed that Stephen Strange will not be part of the highly anticipated sequel. However, Cumberbatch did shed light on when fans can expect Doctor Strange to return to the big screen.
The character has been absent since his appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a film directed by Sam Raimi that saw him attempting to thwart the Scarlet Witch's (Elizabeth Olsen) quest for power.Avengers: Doomsday marks the return of the iconic superhero team to cinemas. Avengers: Endgame left the group in a state of uncertainty, and subsequent Marvel Cinematic Universe stories have not clarified whether the Avengers continue to function as a unified entity. Details surrounding the plot of Avengers: Doomsday are still under wraps, which is why Doctor Strange's involvement in the sequel was initially unclear. What has been confirmed is that the team will face off against Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., who is stepping into a new role after spending over a decade leading the franchise as Iron Man.The Russo Brothers, known for their work on previous Avengers films, including those featuring the team's battle against Thanos (Josh Brolin), have been chosen by Marvel Studios to direct both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. While Doctor Strange will not be present in Avengers: Doomsday, Cumberbatch has confirmed that the character will return for Avengers: Secret Wars. The team will undoubtedly need all the help they can get when confronting Doctor Doom and the potentially devastating consequences of his arrival. The possibilities for characters joining the fight against Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday are vast. Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) emerged victorious after defeating Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) in The Marvels. And if Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) survives the events of Captain America: Brave New World, he could be a formidable addition to the team. Furthermore, several movies and television series released after Endgame have introduced new characters who could join the battle. Time will reveal which MCU heroes will stand against Doctor Doom. In the meantime, Phase Five of the franchise will continue with Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to premiere in theaters in the United States on May 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates
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