In a recent interview, Benedict Cumberbatch, the actor behind Doctor Strange, teased about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While his absence from the recent cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday raised eyebrows, Cumberbatch hinted that he knows when he will reprise his role. Although the film has completed its principal photography and is set to release on December 18, 2026, additional shooting may occur early next year. Speculation suggests that Cumberbatch could have a cameo in Doomsday or be reserved for a future project like Avengers: Secret Wars. Given his pivotal role in navigating multiversal challenges, fans eagerly anticipate his next appearance, especially after his last encounter in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Will Doctor Strange appear in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars?

While there is no confirmation, it is highly likely that Doctor Strange will show up in some capacity either in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, as indicated by Cumberbatch's comments about his character's return.

Doctor Strange first appeared in the MCU in 2016 and quickly became a fan favorite due to his mastery of sorcery and involvement in complex multiverse storylines. The character was last seen in 2022 battling the Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which ended on cliffhangers that left fans eagerly awaiting his next move in the MCU. Given the interconnected nature of Marvel films, his return is not only anticipated but vital to the overarching narrative.