Benedict Cumberbatch, known for his role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), surprised fans with two shocking announcements. First, he revealed a massive spoiler by confirming that he will not appear in the upcoming Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday, an absence that is crucial for Marvel's multiverse storylines. This sparked speculation about his possible retirement from the role of the science fiction superhero on the big screen, especially considering he is 48 years old.
However, to the relief of Cumberbatch's fans, the actor clarified that he has no intention of abandoning his role as Doctor Strange in Marvel. In an extensive interview with Variety magazine, aside from discussing his involvement in the Marvel universe, he talked about his career in the film industry. Cumberbatch announced that, while he will not be in Avengers: Doomsday, they have an important role reserved for him in the future Avengers movie, Avengers: Secret Wars.
With the release of Avengers Doomsday scheduled for 2026 and Secret Wars on Marvel Studios' calendar for 2027, the confirmation of Cumberbatch's absence in the former and his prominent participation in the latter has captured the attention of fans. Additionally, it is expected that in 2025 Marvel Studios will present four releases: Captain America: A Brave New World in February, Thunderbolts in May, The Fantastic Four in July, and Blade in November, generating excitement among fans.
Benedict Cumberbatch's revelation about his future in the MCU has generated various reactions among fans, who speculate about the role he will play in Avengers: Secret Wars and how his absence in Avengers: Doomsday will affect ongoing storylines. Despite the spoiler revealed, fans eagerly await the upcoming Marvel productions and the return of Cumberbatch as the iconic Doctor Strange he has portrayed in different universes of the franchise.
