Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) quickly became one of the most beloved heroes of theMarvel Cinematic Universe. But even if the character hasn’t been seen sinceDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the actor behind the Sorcerer Supreme believes there’s much more to explore when it comes to Stephen Strange. During a recent interview withVariety, Cumberbatch talked about how there is plenty to play with when it comes to playing Doctor Strange. It appears that audiences will be enjoying the Sorcerer’s Supreme’s presence on the big screen for years to come. Here’s what Benedict Cumberbatch had to say regarding playing the character:
I [realized] I gotta have fun. I can’t just turn up with the collar. The best stuff on those huge canvases, those things with a huge amount of responsibility and expectation from all these amazing, devoted fans, is to play and have fun and be free to keep it alive. [Otherwise] it becomes stale. (…) I am interested in seeing where these costs take him. There is a lot more to play and it’s very exciting.
While nothing has been confirmed byMarvel Studios, the actor is expected to return as Doctor Strange in the upcomingAvengers: Doomsday. During a recent appearance at this year’sTokyo Comic-Con, Cumberbatch expressed his excitement regarding being reunited with theRusso Brothers. The directors will once again step behind the camera for the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes' next adventure. It remains to be seen if Doctor Strange will have a major role in the sequel, or if the character will be assigned a secondary mission while other heroes steal the spotlight.
The last time Doctor Strange portrayed a prominent role in the MCU was duringDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The sequel directed bySam Raimifollowed the character as he tried to solve the mystery behind America Chavez’s (Xochitl Gomez) arrival in the main timeline. His quest led him to Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen). The Scarlet Witch was still grieving the loss of her children during the events ofWandaVision, which is why she needed America’s powers in order to travel across the multiverse.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessearned $955 million at the global box office.
What is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ About?
Avengers: Doomsdaywill feature the return ofRobert Downey Jr., but theIron Manstar will be portraying Doctor Doom when he returns to the MCU. The sequel took on a different narrative afterJonathan Majors' actions forced the studio to pivot away fromAvengers: The Kang Dynasty. Not much is known about the premise of the sequel.Kevin Feigewants to verify that audiences are surprised byAvengers: Doomsdayonce the sequel makes its way to the big screen. In the meantime, fans will have to wait to find out where Doctor Strange will show up next.
Avengers: Doomsdaypremieres in theaters on July 28, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Avengers: Doomsday
