One of the Most Powerful Avengers Isn’t Confirmed to Return For Doomsday (But There’s Still Hope)

It’s possible that a well-known character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe may have hinted at their return for the 2026 movie “Avengers: Doomsday.” At the end of March, Marvel Studios announced the first 27 actors cast in “Doomsday,” with members of various teams such as the Avengers, Thunderbolts, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. However, some notable absences have fueled speculation about another casting announcement for “Avengers: Doomsday.” Yet, a veteran actor from the MCU might have already hinted at his comeback role.

During a chat with Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of “The Roses” alongside Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch subtly hinted at Doctor Strange’s comeback in “Avengers: Doomsday.” By repeating the word “I wonder,” he neither confirmed nor denied his return, but fueled speculation that Strange might play a significant role in “Avengers: Doomsday.” Given Doctor Strange’s crucial part in Marvel Comics’ “Time Runs Out” and “Secret Wars” events from 2015, which are expected to greatly influence “Doomsday” and the 2027 “Avengers: Secret Wars,” there is a possibility that Cumberbatch may reprise his acclaimed MCU role.

How Doctor Strange’s Role in Avengers: Doomsday Has Been Teased

Doomsday.” This is a bit of a change from his earlier comments to Variety in January where he hinted at a break for Strange during “Doomsday.” However, just a week later, Cumberbatch corrected himself to Business Insider saying, “I got that wrong, I am in the next one.” Now, with this latest statement, there’s a strong possibility that Doctor Strange will play a significant part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during Phase 6, as previous projects have already been laying the groundwork for it.

In his latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) escapade, Doctor Strange journeyed through various universes to safeguard America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) from the Darkhold-influenced Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). This experience has equipped him with detailed insights into traversing multiverses, understanding incursions, and recognizing the potential dangers of entities hailing from different realms, all of which are thought to play significant roles in upcoming stories like Doomsday and Secret Wars. The closing scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) establishes an intriguing foundation for Doomsday, as it appears that Doctor Strange himself may have instigated an incursion.

Doomsday,” it’s possible that Strange being the source of one could align with Earth 838’s Reed Richards’ (John Krasinski) prediction that Doctor Strange is the biggest danger to the multiverse. There’s also been talk about a collaboration between Strange and RDJ’s Doctor Doom, which might change Doctor Strange from a hero into a villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), providing Benedict Cumberbatch with fresh dimensions to portray for Doctor Strange in the near future.

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2025-08-31 14:10