Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms Doctor Strange's Absence from Avengers: Doomsday

The actor revealed that Doctor Strange will play a central role in Avengers: Secret Wars and a third standalone film is under discussion.

Doctor Strange will not appear in Avengers: Doomsday, as the character does not align with the film's revised storyline.
The decision follows Marvel's pivot after Jonathan Majors' removal, with Robert Downey Jr. now cast as Doctor Doom.
Cumberbatch confirmed that Doctor Strange will have a significant role in Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled for release in 2027.
Marvel is in discussions with Cumberbatch about a third standalone Doctor Strange film, exploring new creative directions for the character.
The actor praised Marvel's collaborative approach, emphasizing the potential for Doctor Strange's continued evolution in the MCU.