Marvel Studios made the announcement of the cast for “Avengers: Doomsday” a major online spectacle, unveiling its extensive cast through a viral live broadcast showing a series of director’s chairs labeled with each actor’s name. This move confirmed the return of characters like Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Captain America (Anthony Mackie), along with members of the Fantastic Four and some unexpected additions from Fox’s original “X-Men” films. However, as more names were added to the roster, eagle-eyed fans couldn’t help but notice that several key figures from the Marvel Cinematic Universe were missing. One of the most notable absences was Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange, a character crucial to the MCU’s multiverse narrative. Although Doctor Strange wasn’t part of the initial reveal, Cumberbatch has suggested multiple times that he could still be involved in “Avengers: Doomsday,” and his latest statements seem to all but confirm his participation.
In a chat with Brazilian outlet Omelete, Cumberbatch playfully suggested that perhaps there weren’t enough chairs available for everyone in the initial cast announcement of Doctor Strange. When asked directly if Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was keeping Doctor Strange’s appearance in Doomsday secret on purpose, Cumberbatch confirmed this, saying “That’s exactly it,” and suggesting the interviewer contact him directly.
There’s been no formal confirmation yet from Marvel Studios, but Benedict Cumberbatch’s subtle hints keep fans buzzing about a potential second cast announcement for “Avengers: Doomsday”. The latest whispers point to an important storyline involving Doctor Strange, who may team up with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom to combat the cosmic danger of Incursions. This plotline matches well with Doctor Strange’s established role as a protector of reality and could position him right at the heart of the main battle in this epic saga.
Doctor Strange’s Latest MCU Appearance Set Him Up for Avengers: Doomsday
Doomsday.” An Incursion refers to a devastating event where the borders between two universes weaken, leading to their collision and often causing the annihilation of one or both realities. Throughout the movie, Strange encounters the destructive aftermath of inter-dimensional travel, witnessing a reality that was obliterated due to the careless actions of one of his counterparts who instigated an Incursion. This harrowing experience equips him with knowledge about the looming perils that now endanger all realities.
The mid-credits scene from “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” sets up Doctor Strange’s upcoming storyline quite clearly. As he walks through New York, a strong sorceress named Clea (played by Charlize Theron) appears out of a portal from the Dark Dimension. She accuses Strange of causing an Incursion and tells him they need to fix it. Without delay, Strange agrees to help, accepting his role as a protector of the multiverse. This moment leaves us on a cliffhanger, suggesting that Strange will be a key player in the fight against Incursions, which could be a major conflict in “Avengers: Doomsday.” Only Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who has already been confirmed for the film, seems to have a stronger connection to the multiverse issues, so it’s likely that Cumberbatch will also appear in the movie.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 18, 2026.
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2025-09-04 11:11