Benedict Cumberbatch spills the beans on Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, even hinting at the future X-Men era of the MCU. Marvel's strategic leak control is a hot topic, with speculation that Cumberbatch's revelations were a calculated move 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?

Likely not. Marvel's calculated use of spoilers to manage public perception is suspected, potentially deflecting negative press surrounding other projects.

Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Cumberbatch confirmed Strange's limited role in Doomsday, attributing it to plot changes following the Jonathan Majors situation. Originally intended for a larger role in the now-altered Kang Dynasty, his absence from Doomsday is a significant narrative shift. This revelation potentially confirms theories about Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings' connection to Kang, as evidenced by similarities between the rings and Kang's time ship in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man

Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, setting the stage for the film's narrative. The post-credits scene will likely directly connect to Secret Wars. The identity of the MCU's "anchor being" remains a mystery, but given Iron Man's absence, Spider-Man is a strong contender. Both versions of Avengers 5 (originally Kang Dynasty) appear to adapt elements from the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario for Secret Wars.

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Secret Wars

Secret Wars will be a multiverse film, incorporating legacy actors and representing a soft reboot of the MCU. The film's cast will differ significantly from Doomsday, featuring surviving MCU characters and numerous actors from the pre-MCU Marvel era. The scale and scope will be comparable to Deadpool and Wolverine, bringing together a diverse ensemble of characters.

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The Future of the MCU and Strange

Cumberbatch suggests Doctor Strange will be central to the MCU's X-Men era, potentially involving him in X-Men-related storylines. Doctor Strange 3 has undergone significant plot changes, potentially delaying its release until after Secret Wars. The film might incorporate elements of a classic Defenders storyline or even a Midnight Suns team-up, potentially featuring Moon Knight and even a potential MCU Ghost Rider.

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