Marvel's Future Revealed: Benedict Cumberbatch Unleashes Epic Spoiler

Benedict Cumberbatch spills the beans on Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, even hinting at the future X-Men era of the MCU. Marvel's likely happy he did, using the interview as a strategic maneuver.

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 orchestrated the spoiler-filled interview to divert attention from negative press surrounding projects like Captain America: Brave New World and the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively situation. Cumberbatch confirmed significant plot details for both Avengers: Doomsday (formerly Kang Dynasty) and Secret Wars, revealing major changes since Jonathan Majors' dismissal. Robert Downey Jr.'s return is also confirmed. The hoped-for Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up from the comics (like Triumph and Torment) seems unlikely given Downey Jr.'s potential post-Secret Wars absence.

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Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Strange's absence from Doomsday stems from narrative shifts. His role was initially larger in the Kang Dynasty storyline, which has been significantly altered. His appearance might be limited to a post-credits scene setting up Secret Wars.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into Secret Wars. A post-credits scene, similar to Thor: Ragnarok's setup for Infinity War, will likely bridge Doomsday and Secret Wars. Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" (as hinted at in Deadpool and Wolverine) suggests Spider-Man, not Iron Man, holds this crucial role in the MCU.

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The original Kang Dynasty script, featuring Shang-Chi prominently, and the current Doomsday script, both appear to adapt elements of the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario for Secret Wars.

Secret Wars

Secret Wars will be a multiverse film featuring legacy actors and a soft reboot of the MCU. The film's cast will differ significantly from Doomsday, incorporating surviving MCU characters and numerous actors from previous Marvel films. The scale will be comparable to Deadpool and Wolverine, potentially including X-Men, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Venom, and classic Fantastic Four actors.

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The Future of the MCU and Strange

Post-Secret Wars, Doctor Strange is positioned as a central figure in the MCU's X-Men era. This suggests his involvement in X-Men-related stories. Doctor Strange 3 has undergone significant plot changes; its release may be delayed until after Secret Wars, potentially incorporating X-Men characters or classic Defenders storylines, possibly even a Midnight Suns team-up.

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Cumberbatch's revelations leave many possibilities open for the future of the MCU, particularly for Doctor Strange's role.