"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is an upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film directed by Sam Raimi. The film features Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role as Doctor Strange/Stephen Strange. Elizabeth Olsen also appears in the film as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, and the story will directly tie into the events of the Disney+ series "WandaVision."The confirmed cast for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" includes:
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
- Benedict Wong as Wong
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo
- Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer
- Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez
To fully understand and appreciate "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," it is recommended to watch the following prior MCU films and series:
-"Doctor Strange" (2016) - This is the first film that introduces Doctor Strange as a character and establishes his origin story and abilities.
-"Avengers: Endgame" (2019) - The events of "Endgame" have a significant impact on the MCU timeline and set the stage for the exploration of the multiverse.
-"Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021) - While this film hasn't been released as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, it has been reported to have connections to the multiverse. It might be relevant to the storyline of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
-"WandaVision" (Disney+ series) - This series focuses on Wanda Maximoff's journey and provides crucial context for her involvement in the upcoming film. It explores her powers and how they connect to the multiverse.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness held its world premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on May 2, 2022. The film was released in several countries, including Germany, Italy, Sweden, and South Korea on May 4, 2022, in the United Kingdom on May 5, and in the United States on May 6. It was released in 4DX, RealD 3D, IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, and Superscreen formats. It was originally set for release on May 7, 2021, but was pushed back to November 5, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before it was further shifted to March 25, 2022, after Sony rescheduled Spider-Man: No Way Home to November 2021. In October 2021, it was shifted once more to its current May 2022 date. The film is part of Phase Four of the MCU.
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