Doomsday, but will the portal return to Secret Wars?

with Infinity War and End game Firmly in the rearview mirror, there is now a sort of ingrained expectation of what the lead-up to be new Avengers film It would be like: Mostly like this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate “Everyone is here!” A meme, but with a super cast. yet, doomsday He proved to be no exception, as he collected up former Avengers The stars Been thinking with the MCU as if they were The latest batch of infinity stones. But there was no exception yet.

This comes mostly thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch, who confirmed today in a new profile with diverse Which Doctor Strange will no To wear his magical cloak Avengers: Doomsday Next year. The actor asked: “Is this a spoiler,” before immediately adding: “Fuck it!”

According to Cumberbatch, Strange was originally considered for the film while it was still on the cards Kang Dynastybut Radical reform Of Marvel’s plans that came after Ties cut studio With actor Jonathan Majors after he was Charged with reckless assault In late 2023 things changed. And fear not, Sorcerer Supreme fans: as Strange moves on doomsdayhas a major role in the follow-up film Secret Warswith Cumberbatch adding: “He is of central importance to where things could go.”

This may not be the end His time in the MCU also. “They’re very open to discussing where we go next,” Cumberbatch joked. “Who do you want to write and direct the next installment?” What part of the comic do you want to explore so Strange can continue to develop?’ He’s a very rich character to play. He’s a complex, contradictory, troubled human being with these extraordinary abilities, so there are powerful things to mess with.

It’s understandable Avengers: Doomsday Not everyone will be included, of course, and at this point in the life of the MCU, that kind of thing isn’t possible. But it is He is It will be interesting to see how much Marvel’s plans will change by ousting Kang from the proceedings. Time will tell who else will have to sit out doomsday As we approach its May 2026 release date.

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