Benedict Cumberbatch just went full spoiler on Marvel Future

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 narrative shift since Jonathan Majors' departure. Marvel's strategic deployment of these spoilers is likely 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, as the Anchor Being?
• Secret Wars and the MCU Soft Reboot
• The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Conspiracy Theory? Probably Not.

Marvel likely orchestrated Cumberbatch's seemingly accidental revelations. The strategic leaking of information is a tactic to deflect negative press surrounding other projects.

Cumberbatch confirmed significant details about both Doomsday and Secret Wars, highlighting the storyline revisions following 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 Strange's absence from Doomsday as a narrative choice, suggesting his role was initially larger in the Kang Dynasty version. This absence leaves much to speculate upon.

The original Kang Dynasty script reportedly featured Shang-Chi as a prominent character. The revised Doomsday script, however, centers around the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, setting the stage for the latter film.

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This revelation seemingly confirms long-standing fan theories connecting the Ten Rings from Shang-Chi's film to Kang, given their visual similarities in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man, as the Anchor Being?

Avengers: Doomsday heavily features the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, directly leading into Secret Wars. A post-credits scene, akin to Thor: Ragnarok's setup for Infinity War, will likely bridge Doomsday and Secret Wars.

Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" in Deadpool and Wolverine fuels speculation. While Feige remained tight-lipped about the MCU's anchor being's identity, confirming their survival, it's unlikely to be Iron Man. The theory suggests Spider-Man might fill this role.

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Both versions of Avengers 5 appear to be adaptations of the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a battle world scenario that Secret Wars will build upon. Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will likely be a key antagonist.

Secret Wars and the MCU Soft Reboot

Secret Wars will be a multiverse film featuring legacy actors and a multiverse Avengers team, effectively soft-rebooting the MCU. Shang-Chi's role has been significantly diminished in Doomsday, a disappointment for fans.

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Cumberbatch's extensive spoilers reveal a drastically altered landscape. The original plan for Secret Wars involved a significantly different cast, with many MCU characters perishing, similar to Infinity War. The final film will likely resemble a larger-scale version of Deadpool and Wolverine, incorporating characters from previous Marvel films and the X-Men franchise.

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The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Cumberbatch hinted at Doctor Strange's pivotal role in the MCU's X-Men era, potentially involving him in X-Men-related storylines. His comments suggest a self-proclaimed "Marvel Jesus" status.

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Doctor Strange 3's release date has been pushed back, potentially to after Secret Wars, requiring significant plot changes. The film may incorporate more X-Men-related magic characters or even a classic Defenders storyline. A Midnight Suns team-up, potentially including Moon Knight and even a MCU Ghost Rider, is also a possibility.

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Cumberbatch's unintentional spoilers have opened up a world of possibilities for the future of the MCU.