Cumberbatch Reveals Marvel Future Spoilers

Benedict Cumberbatch recently spilled the beans on Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, even offering a glimpse into the subsequent X-Men era of the MCU. Marvel and Kevin Feige likely had mixed reactions to this unexpected reveal.

Table of Contents

• Conspiracy Theory? Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
• Spider-Man: The Unexpected Anchor?
• Avengers: Secret Wars – A Multiversal Mashup
• The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange's Role

Conspiracy Theory? Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Was this a genuine slip-up, or a calculated move by Marvel? It's likely the latter. Marvel often orchestrates interviews to strategically manage narratives, deflecting negative press. This could be a tactic to divert attention from controversies surrounding projects like Captain America: Brave New World.

Cumberbatch confirmed details about both Doomsday and Secret Wars, revealing significant plot changes following Jonathan Majors' departure. Avengers 5, initially titled Kang Dynasty, has transformed into Doomsday, and Robert Downey Jr.'s return has been confirmed.

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While a Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up (à la Triumph and Torment) was anticipated, Downey Jr.'s post-Secret Wars status suggests a different direction.

Doctor Strange's absence from Doomsday is attributed to his character not initially fitting the revised storyline. He was intended for a larger role in the original Kang Dynasty plan, which also featured Shang-Chi as a central character.

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This revelation supports long-standing theories surrounding Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings. The rings' connection to Kang, hinted at in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, solidifies this theory, given the original Avengers 5 focus on the Council of Kangs.

Spider-Man: The Unexpected Anchor?

Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, leading directly into Doomsday. A post-credits scene, similar to Thor: Ragnarok's setup for Infinity War, will likely bridge the gap. Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" (as seen in Deadpool and Wolverine) remains a mystery, though he confirmed the being is still alive—ruling out Iron Man.

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With Strange's absence, Spider-Man emerges as a potential candidate for the MCU's anchor being. The plot of both Kang Dynasty and Doomsday versions seemingly adapt the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario, similar to Secret Wars. Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will likely play a significant role, potentially evolving into the God Emperor Doom.

Avengers: Secret Wars – A Multiversal Mashup

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Secret Wars will be a multiversal spectacle featuring legacy actors, effectively soft-rebooting the MCU. Cumberbatch's revelations highlight Shang-Chi's downgraded role in Doomsday, a consequence of narrative shifts.

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Originally, Doctor Strange was to survive the multiverse's destruction, but the altered plot now suggests a larger ensemble cast, including pre-MCU characters, reminiscent of Deadpool and Wolverine.

The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange's Role

Cumberbatch hinted at Doctor Strange's pivotal role in the MCU's X-Men era. This could involve direct involvement in X-Men storylines, a possibility hinted at in X-Men '97.

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Cumberbatch's comments suggest Doctor Strange will play a significant part in Phase 7, potentially leading into an Avengers vs. X-Men storyline. Doctor Strange 3's release has been pushed back, likely to align with Secret Wars, requiring substantial plot revisions.

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The film might now incorporate more X-Men-related magic characters or even a classic Defenders storyline, possibly featuring Moon Knight and even a potential MCU Ghost Rider, opening doors for numerous possibilities.

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Cumberbatch's unintentional spoilers have dramatically altered our understanding of the MCU's future.