Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals All: Marvel Future Spoiled

Benedict Cumberbatch recently spilled the beans on the upcoming Marvel projects, including Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, along with a glimpse into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and its X-Men era. Marvel and Kevin Feige seem to be strategically using these revelations to shift focus from other ongoing issues, such as the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively situation and the negative buzz around Captain America: Brave New World.

Conspiracy Theory? Doctor Strange's Absence in Doomsday

There's a buzz about Doctor Strange not being part of Avengers: Doomsday. Cumberbatch clarified that his character's absence is due to the storyline shift from Kang Dynasty to Doomsday, which no longer aligns with Doctor Strange's arc. Originally, Doctor Strange was set to play a significant role in the Kang Dynasty narrative, alongside Shang-Chi, who was also supposed to be a key figure. However, with the introduction of Victor Von Doom and the return of Robert Downey Jr., the plot has taken a new direction.

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Fans were hoping for a Doctor Doom and Doctor Strange team-up reminiscent of the comic Triumph and Torment, but with Robert Downey Jr.'s involvement limited to Secret Wars, the storyline has veered into uncharted territory.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Avengers: Doomsday is set to focus more on the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into the film from the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. This shift suggests a post-credits scene similar to Thor: Ragnarok, setting up the beginning of Doomsday. Kevin Feige's concept of "anchor beings" introduced in Deadpool and Wolverine hints at a central figure in the MCU, and with Iron Man out of the picture, speculation points towards Spider-Man as the new anchor.

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Both versions of Avengers 5, whether Kang Dynasty or Doomsday, seem to be inspired by the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in the multiverse collapsing into Battleworld, setting the stage for Secret Wars. In this new narrative, Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Doctor Doom, aiming to save the multiverse while ultimately becoming its main villain, God Emperor Doom.

Secret Wars

Secret Wars is poised to be a multiverse epic, featuring a team of legacy actors akin to a multiverse Avengers squad. This film will serve as a soft reboot for the MCU, bringing back familiar faces like Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and classic Fantastic Four actors, along with the anticipated return of the X-Men.

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Cumberbatch's revelations also touched on Shang-Chi's reduced role in Doomsday, a disappointment for fans awaiting a sequel. The actor's candidness continued as he hinted at more spoilers, suggesting a significant shift in the MCU's character dynamics.

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In Secret Wars, Doctor Strange was initially slated to survive the multiverse's destruction and make it to Battleworld, but the cast would be vastly different from Doomsday, featuring a mix of surviving MCU characters and legacy actors from pre-MCU Marvel films.

The Future of MCU and Doctor Strange

Post-Secret Wars, the MCU is set for a soft reboot, with Doctor Strange playing a pivotal role in the upcoming X-Men era. Cumberbatch's enthusiasm suggests his character might be central to this new phase, possibly even hinting at a "Marvel Jesus" role for Doctor Strange.

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Looking ahead to Marvel Phase 7, Doctor Strange is expected to be involved in high-level storylines, potentially leading to an Avengers vs. X-Men movie. The third installment of Doctor Strange has seen significant changes, with its release now possibly aligned with Secret Wars. This shift suggests a new focus on X-Men-related magic characters and possibly a classic Defenders or Midnight Suns storyline.

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The possibilities for Doctor Strange 3 are vast, with potential for a Midnight Suns team-up featuring characters like Moon Knight and even a return of Ghost Rider, as hinted by Ryan Reynolds. Cumberbatch's revelations have opened up a world of possibilities for the MCU's future.

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