Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed the Master of the Mystic Arts will return and it could possibly be for Doctor Strange 3 or Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, according to a scooper’s indication. The Sorcerer Supreme (former, sorry Wong) was last seen in the Multiverse of Madness meeting Clea (Charlize Theron) and unlocking his third eye.
Doctor Strange’s comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was evident, especially with Phase 5 diving deeper into the multiverse exploration. Although Doctor Strange 2 was just short of a few million from crossing the $1 billion mark at the box office – Marvel Studios is yet to officially announce a threequel or even greenlight it behind the scenes for that matter.
With Marvel Studios digging into the horror & supernatural aspects of their source material through Werewolf by Night, Agatha spin-off and Blade, the fanbase has been anticipating a setup for Midnight Suns as well. While it’s unclear which MCU project marks Cumberbatch’s return – the actor confirmed, “There are some Marvel capers in the making next year.”
Fans think Benedict could film Doctor Strange scenes next year for Blade or Kang Dynasty
Scooper Greatphase indicated “[Doctor] Strange 3 and Avengers 5 are slated to start filming Q4 of next year”. However, it should be noted that changes to Disney’s release calendar led Kang Dynasty to be pushed back to 2026. Similarly, Blade was also delayed to February 14, 2025, but production apparently began this May but stopped due to the writer’s strike.
Fans are considering the possibility of Doctor Strange filming a cameo for Blade which could potentially be a strong link to establish the Midnight Suns for MCU Phase 6. But MCU’s Kevin Feige is yet to address the supernatural team-up and might likely avoid it, at least until other version ensembles get their due such as the Thunderbolts.
Some fans are strongly suggesting it would be for Avengers 5 rather than Doctor Strange 3. Some also believe it could be for Deadpool 3 though it is reportedly expected to wrap up filming in September. Readers can check out reactions below.
While the mouse house owned studio is yet to reveal their plans for a third Doctor Strange film – it would serve well to include the former Sorcerer Supreme’s cameo in Blade. Whether it’s Strange or Wong (Benedict Wong) – the Master of the mystic Arts has made their presence when magic is involved (as Shang-Chi, She-Hulk & Thor: Ragnarok are case in point). Furthermore, actress Mia Goth‘s inclusion in Blade which could likely be to portray Lilith only makes it more plausible for Strange to pay Daywalker a visit.
Maybe Doctor Strange 3 is for real going forward yall https://t.co/9AZoeCJSzT pic.twitter.com/3ksIexsxGA
— REYN ۞ (@Kylostan12) July 5, 2023
as of now, Strange 3 and Avengers 5 are slated to start filming Q4 of next year https://t.co/ZbmTTsZAvZ
— (Greatphase) (@GGeneralHolt8) July 4, 2023
Oomf thinks it's for Blade 🤔 https://t.co/dmg5CYggAx
— Ari ᱬ 💞 Barbie Era 💞 (@Aris_Multiverse) July 5, 2023
Blade or Shang Chi 2 https://t.co/qopwPV8YRj
— Shane ✍🏾🩸 (@_sw253_) July 5, 2023
I'm telling y'all, it's blade
They're setting Midnight sons, let's gooo https://t.co/S47gqO8iEh— StarkLove🥐🥯🥖 (@Bennie8oyStark) July 5, 2023
Doctor Strange showing up in Blade makes the most sense to me since he can help setup the Midnight Sons team! https://t.co/rY9gsE24nO
— Josh❤️Barbie & Superman #BB25 #BlackLivesMatter (@supermangeek101) July 5, 2023
Mostly it might be #Blade which may lead to the "Midnight Suns" @Bentennyson0044 https://t.co/hRHYyUpoEJ
— Bullseye (@007_poindexter) July 5, 2023
I'm guessing it's either Blade or Doctor Strange 3. https://t.co/UFKW2pdIyX
— Furlow7 (@Furlow71) July 5, 2023
Probably for Agatha https://t.co/MZzPPpfQAK
— MarvelMan (@MarvelMan9726) July 5, 2023
either blade or deadpoool 3 fasho https://t.co/p4cxE8Njuu
— jay (@JohnOjajuni) July 5, 2023
Probably Blade tbh. I hope this means they're setting up for Midnight Suns. https://t.co/PVDTwWxp2A
— Rebecca// Secret Invasion spoilers! (@benedictsdjarin) July 5, 2023
For blade is it? 🤔 https://t.co/mYmsqaSw14
— Miharu Eurodyne ✨❤️ (@MiharuEurodyne) July 5, 2023
Perhaps Deadpool 3 https://t.co/n8DbqenEJ8
— StepNut (@StepNya) July 5, 2023
It’s not sounding like a Doctor Strange 3…now I’m gonna have to check into this. I’d say one of the new Avengers movies possibly…not likely this early. Maybe Fantastic 4, since there was a Reed Richards variant in Multiverse of Madness https://t.co/7NGalaXhPO
— Kaleb Hanson-Richart (@kalebmohawks) July 5, 2023
Blade, setting up the Midnight Sons 👍🏻 https://t.co/ua0yHynv0X
— Jrue-Jitsu 🇵🇸⚒️🏆 (@UnlockedJrue) July 5, 2023
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available to stream on Disney Plus
