Marvel Future: Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals Major Spoilers

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 delighted (and possibly strategically deploying this information).

Table of Contents

• Conspiracy Theory?
• Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
• Spider-Man, Not Iron Man
• Secret Wars
• The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Conspiracy Theory?

Probably not. Marvel likely orchestrated the spoiler-filled interview to distract from other controversies, like the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively situation and the backlash surrounding Captain America: Brave New World.

Cumberbatch confirmed details about both Avengers: Doomsday (formerly Kang Dynasty) and Secret Wars, revealing significant plot changes following Jonathan Majors' dismissal. Robert Downey Jr.'s return is also confirmed. The hoped-for Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up from Triumph and Torment seems unlikely given Downey Jr.'s anticipated exit after Secret Wars.

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Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Strange's absence from Doomsday is attributed to the revised storyline. Initially, he was to play a larger role in the Kang Dynasty version, which featured Shang-Chi prominently. The shift to Doomsday, focusing on the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, renders Strange less central. His appearance might be limited to a post-credits scene setting up Secret Wars.

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This revelation seemingly confirms theories about the Ten Rings from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, linking them to Kang.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, leading directly 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" in Deadpool and Wolverine suggests Spider-Man, not Iron Man, holds this crucial role.

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The original Kang Dynasty and the current Doomsday plots both appear to be adaptations of the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld setting for Secret Wars.

Secret Wars

Secret Wars will be a multiverse film featuring legacy actors, essentially a soft reboot of the MCU. The film's cast will differ significantly from Doomsday, incorporating surviving MCU characters and many pre-MCU actors. Shang-Chi's role has been significantly reduced.

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Doctor Strange was initially slated to survive the multiverse's destruction, but the revised plot suggests a more substantial cast shakeup. 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 Doctor Strange

Post-Secret Wars, Doctor Strange is positioned as central to the MCU's X-Men era. This could involve him in X-Men-related storylines. Doctor Strange 3's release is now projected after Secret Wars, requiring a complete plot overhaul. The film might incorporate more X-Men-related magical characters or even a classic Defenders storyline, potentially including Moon Knight and even a MCU Ghost Rider.

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