Benedict Cumberbatch spills the beans on Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, even hinting at the MCU's X-Men future. Marvel's likely orchestrated this spoiler-fest to distract from other controversies.
Table of Contents
- Conspiracy Theory?
- Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
- Spider-Man, Not Iron Man
- Secret Wars
- The Future of the MCU and Strange
Conspiracy Theory?
Probably not. Marvel likely strategically leaked information to divert attention from negative press surrounding projects like Captain America: Brave New World and the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively situation.
Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
Cumberbatch revealed Doctor Strange's absence from Doomsday is due to plot changes following Jonathan Majors' firing. Initially, Strange had a larger role in the Kang Dynasty version, which also featured Shang-Chi as a main character. The revised Doomsday script now centers around the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, setting up the final film before Secret Wars. Strange's appearance might be limited to a post-credits scene leading into Secret Wars.
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The planned Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up, reminiscent of the Triumph and Torment comic arc, is seemingly off the table due to Robert Downey Jr.'s likely departure after Secret Wars.
Spider-Man, Not Iron Man
Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into the film. The "anchor being" concept, heavily promoted in Deadpool and Wolverine, remains a mystery, but Cumberbatch's comments suggest Spider-Man, not Iron Man, fills that role.
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The revelation confirms theories linking Kang and the Ten Rings from Shang-Chi's movie.
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Both Kang Dynasty and Doomsday were reportedly adaptations of the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario, similar to the Secret Wars comic.
Secret Wars
Secret Wars will be a multiverse film featuring legacy actors, essentially a soft reboot of the MCU. Shang-Chi's role has been significantly diminished in Doomsday.
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Doctor Strange was initially slated to survive the multiverse collapse, but the revised plot is unclear. The film will likely resemble a larger-scale version of Deadpool and Wolverine, incorporating characters from previous Marvel films and the X-Men franchise.
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The Future of the MCU and Strange
Post-Secret Wars, Doctor Strange will reportedly play a pivotal role in the MCU's X-Men era. Doctor Strange 3's release is now uncertain, potentially delayed until after Secret Wars, requiring a significant plot overhaul. The film might incorporate elements of classic Defenders storylines or a Midnight Suns team-up.
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