Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals All: Marvel Future Spoiled

Benedict Cumberbatch recently spilled the beans on the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects, including detailed insights into Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday. He even touched upon the future of the MCU post-Secret Wars, hinting at an exciting X-Men era. Marvel and Kevin Feige were likely thrilled with this candid reveal, which could be a strategic move to shift focus from other controversies.

Conspiracy Theory? Doctor Strange is Not in Doomsday

There's a buzzing theory that Marvel intentionally allowed Cumberbatch to reveal these details to divert attention from recent negative press, such as the Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively situation, or the issues surrounding Captain America: Brave New World. Cumberbatch confirmed significant plot changes, including the transformation of Avengers 5 from Kang Dynasty to Doomsday, and the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU.

He also dashed hopes for a Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up similar to the comic Triumph and Torment, as Downey Jr.'s role post-Secret Wars seems limited. Instead, Doctor Strange's absence from Doomsday suggests he might only appear in a post-credits scene setting up Secret Wars. This change reflects the shift from the original Kang Dynasty storyline, where Shang-Chi was set to play a significant role alongside Kang the Conqueror.

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Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Avengers: Doomsday will pivot more towards the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into Secret Wars. The film will feature a post-credits scene akin to Thor: Ragnarok, setting the stage for Doomsday. Kevin Feige's concept of "anchor beings" introduced in Deadpool & Wolverine suggests that Spider-Man might be the MCU's anchor, not Iron Man, with Doctor Doom potentially targeting this character.

Both the Kang Dynasty and Doomsday versions of Avengers 5 seem to be inspired by the Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in the multiverse's collapse into Battle World, where Secret Wars will pick up. Robert Downey Jr.'s role as Doctor Doom will see him attempting to save the multiverse while becoming its main villain, God Emperor Doom.

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Secret Wars

Secret Wars is set to be a grand multiverse event featuring legacy actors in a sort of multiverse Avengers team, effectively soft-rebooting the MCU. Shang-Chi's role has been downgraded in Doomsday, and his sequel seems to be on the back burner. Cumberbatch's revelations hint at a massive cast for Secret Wars, including surviving MCU characters and many legacy actors from pre-MCU Marvel films.

The film will be a larger version of Deadpool & Wolverine, bringing back characters like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men, the classic Fantastic Four, and possibly even Venom, expanding the MCU's universe in a thrilling way.

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The Future of MCU and Strange

Post-Secret Wars, the MCU is set for a soft reboot, with Doctor Strange playing a central role in the upcoming X-Men era. Cumberbatch's comments suggest his character will be integral to future high-level storylines, possibly involving X-Men and even hinting at his involvement in Avengers vs. X-Men. He also discussed Doctor Strange 3, which has undergone significant changes and might not release until after Secret Wars.

The plot for Doctor Strange 3 will likely shift to accommodate the post-incursion multiverse, focusing on X-Men-related magic characters. There's also potential for a classic Defenders storyline or a Midnight Suns team-up, featuring characters like Moon Knight and possibly even Ghost Rider, played by Nicolas Cage.

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