Benedict Cumberbatch just went full spoiler on Marvel Future

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 strategic leak? Possibly.

Table of Contents:

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

Conspiracy Theory?

Likely not a genuine leak. Marvel likely orchestrated the interview to strategically release information, diverting attention from controversies surrounding Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively and Captain America: Brave New World. Cumberbatch confirmed significant details about both Doomsday and Secret Wars, revealing plot changes following Jonathan Majors' dismissal. Avengers 5 (originally Kang Dynasty) is now Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s return.

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A hoped-for Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up (like Triumph and Torment) seems unlikely given Downey Jr.'s anticipated departure after Secret Wars.

Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Strange's absence from Doomsday is attributed to his character's original storyline alignment with Kang Dynasty, not Doomsday. The revised plot significantly alters his role. Shang-Chi, originally a key player in the Kang Dynasty version, is now relegated to a supporting role.

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This seemingly confirms theories linking the Ten Rings from Shang-Chi's film to Kang, based on similarities observed in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Doomsday centers around the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, serving as a direct prelude. A post-credits scene, similar to Thor: Ragnarok, will likely set up Doomsday. Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" (as seen in Deadpool and Wolverine) suggests Spider-Man, not Iron Man, holds this crucial role.

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The original plans for Avengers 5, regardless of title, seemingly adapted the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario. Secret Wars will build upon this, with Robert Downey Jr.'s character potentially becoming God Emperor Doom.

Secret Wars

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Secret Wars will be a multiverse film featuring legacy actors and a soft reboot of the MCU. Shang-Chi's reduced role highlights the significant plot alterations. Cumberbatch's numerous revelations emphasize the extensive changes.

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The film will likely feature a vast ensemble, reminiscent of Deadpool and Wolverine, including X-Men characters, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, possibly Venom, and classic Fantastic Four actors.

The Future of the MCU and Strange

Cumberbatch suggests Doctor Strange's centrality to the MCU's X-Men era, hinting at future collaborations. His portrayal suggests he envisions Strange as a pivotal figure, akin to a new "Marvel Jesus".

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Doctor Strange 3's release is now speculated to follow Secret Wars, requiring significant plot revisions. The possibility of a classic Defenders storyline or a Midnight Suns team-up is raised, potentially including Moon Knight and even a new MCU Ghost Rider.

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Cumberbatch's revelations leave numerous possibilities open for the future of the MCU.