Doctor Strange might not necessarily be the focus of the Marvel marketing machine, but whenever Benedict Cumberbatch speaks about the character, one thing becomes clear: the MCU still depends on its master of the mystic arts.
As fans scour the Internet in search of hints about ‘Doctor Strange 3’, recent statements by Cumberbatch paint the picture of an actor who is not only willing to come back, but he is also excited.
“Bring It On”: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Excitement Signals A Major Doctor Strange Comeback
In an interview with ScreenRant, Cumberbatch finally answered the question that has been lingering over Phase 6: Where exactly does Stephen Strange go next? The truth is, even he doesn’t have all the answers as Marvel is holding their cards close to the chest. But he is absolutely prepared to face the next thing. When asked whether Kevin Feige still considers Strange “the anchor of the MCU,” Cumberbatch replied candidly, “You have to ask Kevin.”
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It is a diplomatic solution, yet it foreshadows a fact that fans already know: Strange’s next chapter is ongoing. When asked about the rumor that Sam Mendes might direct the third film, he humorously dodged the discourse: nothing good, he insisted, comes from speculating publicly about directors. However, he quickly reiterates something much more significant: he loves the collaborative process that the MCU enables him.
His simple, joyful final sentiment says everything: “Bring it on.” It is the type of excitement that tells fans that Strange’s story is not finished yet. While he did not have his moment onstage during the official ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast reveal earlier this year, Doctor Strange is already a part of the film. After initially stating he wasn’t in it, Cumberbatch quickly corrected that in a later interview. “I got that wrong, I am in the next one,” he admitted.
This wasn’t a big surprise, as Marvel is known for its secrecy. But the confirmation was still a delight for fans. Even better, Cumberbatch has already affirmed that Strange also has a significant role in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. He told Variety in early 2025 that he is rather central to where things could go, suggesting that Strange will just appear, and he will be a major contributor to the climax of the Multiverse Saga.
The First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Update
After months of silence and a noticeably long break in Marvel’s theatrical slate, fans’ patience is finally being rewarded. The official teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is confirmed to be released with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ on December 19. This marks the beginning of the end of the Multiverse Saga. Unsurprisingly, fans are on their toes with excitement. Marvel has done this before. Both ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ had relatively short gaps between their first trailers and their theatrical releases.
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However, the huge content drought is what makes the wait even longer this time. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ hit theaters months ago, and the next release, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ won’t arrive until 2026. So fans have been longing to have something. Many fans believed ‘Doomsday’ footage would come early, particularly with the full cast revealed in March. However, big productions are time-consuming, and with the trailer in sight, the MCU hype is finally coming back to life.
