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Doctor Strange

The Doctor Strange franchise is a significant part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), focusing on the journey of Stephen Strange, a former neurosurgeon who becomes the Sorcerer Supreme after a life-changing accident. The franchise explores themes of mysticism, alternate dimensions, and the multiverse, with Doctor Strange playing a crucial role in both standalone films and crossover events within the MCU.

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Doctor Strange (2016) Movie Poster
Created by
Kevin Feige, Scott Derrickson
First Film
Doctor Strange
Latest Film
Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Elizabeth Olsen, Tilda Swinton
Movie(s)
Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
Character(s)
Doctor Strange, Karl Mordo, Christine Palmer, Wong, The Ancient One

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"I'm Proud Of What I've Been Able To Do With The Character:" Elizabeth Olsen Addresses Why She ed The MCU & Why She Avoids Roles Similar To Scarlet Witch

3 years after her last MCU appearance, Elizabeth Olsen gets candid about why she chose to play Wanda and why she won't take on another superhero role.

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Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter reacts to Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and What If
After Hearing Hayley Atwell’s 2025 Comments About Captain Carter’s Doctor Strange 2 Death, I’m Mad About It All Over Again

Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter still has a lot of live-action potential after the hero's quick death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Captain Carter in Earth-838's Illuminati in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
"She Was So Undermined:" Hayley Atwell Addresses Her Underwhelming Cameo As Captain Carter In Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness

Hayley Atwell opens up about her surprise appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, revealing she was unhappy with the final scene.

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Agatha All Along Star Kathryn Hahn Reveals Which Avenger She Wants To Take On (And It's Not Scarlet Witch)

Kathryn Hahn addresses which characters she wants Agatha to interact with in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aside from her nemesis, Wanda Maximoff.

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Could Scarlet Witch Replace Doctor Strange as Sorcerer Supreme? It Actually Already Happened

Fans may be wondering what the Scarlet Witch would look like as the Sorcerer Supreme, but a Marvel comic actually already revealed it years ago.

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Captain America: Brave New World Director's Post-Credits Scene Comments May Have Comic-Accurate Implications For 1 MCU Villain

The Leader's multiverse threat in Captain America: Brave New World's post-credits scene may be deliberately wrong for a comic-accurate reason.

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Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange casting a spell.
Doctor Strange Is Becoming a New Kind of Sorcerer Supreme That's More Powerful Than Any Before

Doctor Strange recently lost his position as Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, but he is becoming a new kind of Sorcerer Supreme - one far more powerful.

Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange reacts to Dormammu and Doctor Doom in the MCU's Phase 6
After a Disappointing MCU Run, Marvel Is Ready to Make Dormammu a Threat Again

One World Under Doom brings back a deadly Doctor Strange villain to disrupt the new Sorcerer Supreme’s plan for world domination (it's gonna be epic).

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Benedict Cumberbatch's Avengers: Doomsday Return Comments Put Him In The Running For An MCU Record 10 Heroes Are Fighting For

Doctor Strange's MCU future in Avengers: Doomsday and beyond has been confirmed by Benedict Cumberbatch, putting him in contention for a major record.

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Doctor Strange's Latest MCU Appearance Makes The Best Use Of His Cape And Now I Want To See It In His Next Marvel Movie

Perhaps one of the most unusual ing players in the MCU, Doctor Strange’s Cloak of Levitation has proven itself a compelling character.

Thor, Doctor Stange, Iron Man, Bruce Banner, and Wong in the MCU
The MCU Keeps Blaming One Of Its Most Powerful Heroes For World Changing Marvel Events

The MCU has a culture of blame, but one hero in particular has bore the brunt of numerous universe-changing events, including in Marvel’s latest show.

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Doctor Strange looking shocked in front of Spider Man and Iron Man
"A Bit Stiff": Benedict Cumberbatch Reflects On His First Doctor Strange Movie And What He Learned From Watching Tom Holland And Robert Downey Jr In Spider-Man: Homecoming

After several years in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch opened up about the influence of his co-stars.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange in Spider-Man: No Way Home smiling in an icy hallway

Benedict Cumberbatch has just made some major reveals about his MCU future, with the actor addressing whether Doctor Strange 3 is happening.

Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
I Rewatched Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness & I’m Actually Glad Marvel Changed The Phase 4 Movie's Original Scarlet Witch Plan

After rewatching Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, I'm convinced Marvel Studios' original plan for the Scarlet Witch wouldn't have worked.

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The MCU Just Revealed How One Of Its Strongest Villains Can Finally Return 9 Years Later

Marvel Studios just revealed how a huge villain, who has been absent from the MCU for nine years, can return after the events of What If...? season 3.

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Comic book art: Doctor Strange Standing in Front of Asgard in Doctor Strange of Asgard
Doctor Strange Unveils a New Costume That Reinvents the Hero After Losing His Sorcerer Supreme Title

Marvel has shown off the new costume that Doctor Strange will be rocking as he seeks out a type of magic he’s never messed with before.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Just Confirmed The Weakness Holding Doctor Strange Back In The MCU

Benedict Cumberbatch hits the nail on the head when it comes to highlighting Doctor Strange's single biggest flaw as a hero in the MCU.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark looking sad in Avengers Endgame and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange smiling in Multiverse of Madness
Benedict Cumberbatch Addresses Robert Downey Jr's MCU Return As Doctor Doom And Doctor Strange's Marvel Future

Benedict Cumberbatch has shared a positive update about his Doctor Strange future, also commenting on Robert Downey Jr.'s major Doctor Doom role.

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Doctor Strange with Inan the Godkiller behind him.
Marvel Names a New Sorcerer Supreme, And They're Seriously Hardcore

Marvel Comics' new Ultimate Universe has finally named the all-new Sorcerer Supreme, and it's already very clear that they're insanely hardcore.

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The Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom in Marvel Comics
Wild Doctor Doom Theory Brings Scarlet Witch Back After Doctor Strange 2 By Revealing That She Never Really Died

A shocking new MCU theory suggests that the Scarlet Witch didn't actually die, allowing her to return alongside Doctor Doom in the MCU's Phase 6.

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