Benedict Cumberbatch's recent revelations about Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday have sent shockwaves through the MCU fandom. He spilled the beans on major plot points, including character changes and the overall direction of the franchise. Marvel's strategic use of spoilers is suspected, potentially to divert attention from other controversies.
Table of Contents
- Conspiracy Theory?
- Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
- Spider-Man, Not Iron Man
- Secret Wars
- The Future of the MCU and Strange
Conspiracy Theory?
The likelihood of Cumberbatch intentionally spoiling the plot is low. Marvel likely orchestrated the interview to strategically release information, deflecting negative press surrounding other projects.
Cumberbatch confirmed significant details about both Doomsday and Secret Wars, highlighting the storyline revisions following Jonathan Majors' dismissal. Avengers 5, initially titled Kang Dynasty, has been retooled into Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s return.
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The anticipated Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up, reminiscent of the Triumph and Torment comic arc, seems unlikely given Downey Jr.'s anticipated departure after Secret Wars.
Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
Cumberbatch explained Doctor Strange's absence from Doomsday stems from the character's original storyline alignment with Kang Dynasty. The revised plot minimizes his role. The original Avengers 5 script, under the Kang Dynasty title, prominently featured Shang-Chi. The MCU's restructuring introduced Victor Von Doom and Downey Jr.
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This revelation seemingly confirms long-standing fan theories about the Ten Rings' origins, linking them to Kang.
Spider-Man, Not Iron Man
Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into the film. A post-credits scene, similar to Thor: Ragnarok, will likely set up Doomsday. Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" (as seen in Deadpool and Wolverine) remains a mystery, but Cumberbatch's comments suggest Spider-Man, not Iron Man, holds this crucial role.
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The original Avengers 5 plot, along with the Doomsday version, appears to be an adaptation of the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline.
Secret Wars
Secret Wars will be a multiverse film, featuring legacy actors in a multiverse Avengers team. Marvel is employing a soft reboot strategy.
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Cumberbatch's extensive spoilers highlight Shang-Chi's reduced role in Doomsday. The film's cast will significantly differ from Doomsday, incorporating surviving MCU characters and numerous legacy actors.
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The Future of the MCU and Strange
Post-Secret Wars, Marvel plans a soft reboot, with Doctor Strange playing a pivotal role in the X-Men era. This suggests Strange's involvement in X-Men-related narratives.
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Cumberbatch's comments indicate Doctor Strange's continued importance in Phase 7, potentially leading to an Avengers vs. X-Men film. Doctor Strange 3 has undergone significant plot changes, potentially delaying its release until after Secret Wars. The film might incorporate more X-Men-related characters or even a classic Defenders storyline.
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A Midnight Suns team-up, potentially including Moon Knight and even a MCU Ghost Rider, remains a possibility. Cumberbatch's unintentional spoilers have opened up numerous exciting possibilities for the MCU's future.
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