Benedict Cumberbatch announced that Doctor Strange will not appear in the Avengers: Doomsday movie. However, the character’s adventure in the MCU is not over yet.
One of the beloved characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor Strangewill not appear in the new Avengers: Doomsday movie. Benedict Cumberbatch shared this information in an interview. The actor stated that he thought his statement might be a spoiler, but then sincerely said, “Never mind,” and conveyed the details. Fans should not be upset, because Cumberbatch also heralded that Doctor Strange will return to the MCU soon.
Why Is There No Doctor Strange?
Benedict Cumberbatch attributed the absence of Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday to the nature of the story. Although the character is not included in the events of this film, he will continue to play an active role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We will see the character again, especially in the movie Avengers: Secret Wars and the upcoming Doctor Strange 3. Therefore, Strange’s story is far from over.
Cumberbatch’s statements show that Avengers: Doomsday will handle its huge cast in a more balanced manner. There are already more than 20 important characters in the Marvel Universe. This reveals the difficulty of including all characters in a single movie. Apparently, Marvel is choosing to split this huge cast between two films.
The biggest consolation for fans is the news that Doctor Strange will have a major role in Avengers: Secret Wars. It is also confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch will return for the third solo Doctor Strange movie. These moves by Marvel indicate that it will continue to explore the character’s in-depth stories and offer more magical adventures for its fans.
It may be disappointing that Doctor Strange is not included in the Avengers: Doomsday cast. However, this is a result of Marvel’s effort to establish a more balanced story arc between the characters. As Benedict Cumberbatch said, Strange’s journey in the MCU is not over yet, and much bigger and exciting projects await fans.