Doctor Strange 2 Super Bowl trailer promises not only monsters and Doctor Strange variants but also at least one familiar face from another Marvel film franchise.
While Doctor Strange became a sorcerer in his first solo outing, he solidified his position as Master of the Mystic Arts in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, where he proved invaluable to The Avengers in their battles against Thanos. Doctor Strange 2 will give Stephen Strange his greatest challenge yet, as the ramifications from his universe-altering spell in No Way Home will put his reality and others in jeopardy once more. Doctor Strange won’t be alone, however.
ing Doctor Strange and Wong will be Wanda Maximoff, now the Scarlet Witch, still coming to with her heartbreaking character arc in America Chavez, a Marvel Comics superhero from another reality who becomes a defender of the mainstream universe. With the multiverse unleashed once more, it’s not surprising that at least one variant of Doctor Strange, known as Defender Strange, will aid the mainstream version as well.
Doctor Strange’s Nightmare
The Doctor Strange 2 trailer begins with Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange speaking of a reoccurring nightmare where he sees a dilapidated Sanctum Sanctorum surrounded by skeletal remains. The film is said to be the MCU’s first outing in the horror genre, as well as featuring the return of Sam Raimi to superhero adaptations. Raimi is famous among Marvel fans for his phenomenal Spider-Man trilogy, but he’s also celebrated for his work in the horror genre, with the Evil Dead films being particularly beloved. This is presumably an insight into the Nightmare Dimension and not just a vision in Strange's imagination.
Doctor Strange 2 Sees The Fall Of Kamar-Taj
Throughout the Doctor Strange 2 trailer, there are shots of the magical realm of Kamar-Taj seemingly under attack from a dark force. This manifests at one point as a black cloud descending on the temple-like home of the Master of the Mystic Arts and sadly, it doesn't look like the battle goes in favor of the sorcerers as explosions rip through the scenes.
America Chavez's Powers First Look
The first shot of new Marvel hero America Chavez reveal her multiversal powers in the form of the star-shaped portal torn in the fabric of the universe behind her as she is bound by what initially appears to be Doctor Strange's Crimson Bands of Cyttorak spell. On closer inspection, the restraints belong to a mysterious multiversal demon.
America Chavez Versus A Multiverse Monster
Early on in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Super Bowl trailer, a multiversal monster restrains America Chavez, which all appears to happen within Stephen Strange’s nightmare. It’s unknown how Doctor Strange 2 will change America Chavez’s origin, but she clearly already has her own powers and seems to already be traversing the multiverse alone. Chavez is seen throughout the rest of the trailer, showcasing her super strength from the comics, however.Chavez also possesses the powers of flight, enhanced durability, and interdimensional travel, and will be played by Xochitl Gomez.
Multiverse Of Madness' Defender Strange Revealed
In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, new multiverse variant Defender Strange appears to be sucked through one of America Chavez's portals. Sporting a new costume and distinctive white strips in his hair, he appears to be another multiverse identity for Benedict Cumberbatch's sorcerer. The gash on his forehead suggests he too ends up battling the monster that captures Chavez. The Doctor Strange 2 Super Bowl TV spot also included a better look at Defender Strange.
No Way Home Ramifications
The trailer also explains that, despite Doctor Strange’s repairs to the fabric of reality in No Way Home, his botched spell to make the world forget about Peter Parker’s secret identity still had a lasting impact on the multiverse. Spider-Man’s villains who knew his secret identity and other Peter Parker variants were pulled into the mainstream MCU, but other dangers might have slipped through the cracks of the multiverse as well. Whatever damage that the Green Goblin did when he destroyed Doctor Strange’s Macchina di Kadavus might have also done damage to the multiverse.
Wong Is Beaten Up In Doctor Strange 2
It may be a brief moment, but the first shot of Benedict Wong's new Sorcerer Supreme Wong is shown to be beaten up. This could come after the fall of Kamar-Taj, or may simply reflect how dangerous the world has become since Doctor Strange opened up the world to all manner of multiversal threats.
The MCU Multiverse Is Finally Open (For Real)
Taking Doctor Strange's effects to an even greater limit in what looks like a stunning set-piece, director Sam Raimi uses the multiverse to destroy Doctor Strange's New York. While this could be part of his vision, the destruction of his home would be the perfect catalyst for Strange to head into the multiverse in search of answers.
Dr. Christine Palmer’s Wedding
The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Super Bowl trailer also shows Dr. Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams), Stephen Strange’s friend, colleague, and love interest, possibly getting married (with Strange not being the groom). Considering that Strange died during Thanos’ Snap and wasn’t resurrected until five years later, Palmer may have survived and moved on. The scene likely takes place early in the film, before the monstrous entities from the multiverse invade Strange’s reality.
Rintrah Prepares For The Attack On Kamar-Taj
Rintrah, a Minotaur-like creature, is shown among the other Masters of the Mystic Arts as an ominous cloud gathers around them. Rintrah is a Doctor Strange ing character from the comics, who briefly served as Strange’s apprentice. It’s unknown how large of a role Rintrah will have in Doctor Strange 2. Like America Chavez, Rintrah hails from another reality in the comics. Since the first Doctor Strange showed that the Masters of the Mystic Arts derive their powers from alternate realities, it's not surprising that one of their comes from a different universe, even before Strange unleashes the multiverse.
