T here are a lot of upcoming Marvel movies to look forward to, but it’s safe to say that the biggest of the bunch currently scheduled are Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret

To paraphrase Doctor Strange: he is in Doomsday now. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Master of the Mystic Arts Stephen Strange, revealed what he described as a spoiler last week when a Variety cover story quoted him as saying that the spellcaster is sitting out Avengers: Doomsday.

Benedict Cumberbatch has suggested that his previous comments about Doctor Strange's status in Avengers: Doomsday were mistaken.

So, it appears, Cumberbatch's neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme will not return in the May 2026 film. Although "momentarily horrified by his candour" about that plot point, Cumberbatch proceeded to spill the beans about the ultra-secretive studio's plans for the next phase of Marvel movies.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently said that he would not be a part of Avengers: Doomsday due to the story being altered after Jonathan Majors' firing, but the actor is now claiming that he

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.

Since Spider-Man was brought into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, people have wanted to see Venom appear. Avengers: Doomsday is being pinpointed as a possible moment for the iconic

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, the actor shares some juicy tidbits about the future of his wizard superhero.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently said he wouldn't be in the next "Avengers" movie as Doctor Strange. Now, he's backtracking... maybe.