Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that the Sorcerer Supreme is almost definitely not in for the the next big Marvel team-up film.

Marvel fans might not be seeing Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange anytime soon — but when the character does return to screens, there will be a lot of him to go around. In a new cover story interview with Variety,

Benedict Cumberbatch gives NSFW response to question about Doctor Strange being in Avengers: Doomsday. Those who were excited to see Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday will be disappointed with the latest update on his status. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Before Kevin Feige revealed that huge surprise, he offered fans another stunning reveal: Anthony and Joe Russo would return to the MCU to direct the final Avengers movies. Some Marvel fans have been dying to see the Russos return to the franchise, and Marvel granted their wish.

Benedict Cumberbatch offers surprising spoiler comments regarding Doctor Strange appearing in Avengers: Doomsday.

Benedict Cumberbatch has said his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Doctor Strange is skipping the next big team up in Avengers Doomsday but will play a "central role" in its sequel Avengers Secret Wars.

Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. This began with San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, when Kevin Feige announced the return of Marvel heavyweights Robert Downey Jr. and filmmakers the Russo brothers, and continued with the news that Chris Evans will also return to the MCU.

A major player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse Saga won't be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday, although they will return for Secret Wars.