Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch has been updating his previous comments on his absence from 'Avengers: Doomsday.'

"Don't ever believe anything I say," he smirked, when the publication brought up the fact that Marvel stars often lie to keep franchise secrets, like when Andrew Garfield stated multiple times that he wasn't involved in Spider-Man: No Way Home...

Luckily, Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed his MCU return, and revealed which Avengers movies to expect Doctor Strange. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that entire phases of the shared universe come to a head with the Avengers flicks.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently revealed that Doctor Stranger is not in Avengers: Doomsday, and Marvel has already proven how this could work.

The actor, who plays the neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, disclosed that he will appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, backtracking on earlier comments

Benedict Cumberbatch has just made some major reveals about his MCU future, with the actor addressing whether Doctor Strange 3 is happening.

Avengers: Doomsday will feature Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom, marking the start of a new phase in the MCU. Benedict Cumberbatch revealed Dr. Strange won't be in the film due to changes after Jonathan Majors' firing.

So, it appears, Cumberbatch's neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme will not return in the May 2026 film. Although "momentarily horrified by his candour" about that plot point, Cumberbatch proceeded to spill the beans about the ultra-secretive studio's plans for the next phase of Marvel movies.

Doctor Strange franchise star Benedict Cumberbatch shares his NSFW reaction to Robert Downey Jr.'s surprise MCU return.

Benedict Wong ’s journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been an interesting and fun one since his debut as Wong in Doctor Strange . The character has mostly held a supporting role across multiple Marvel projects,

Benedict Cumberbatch has said his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Doctor Strange is skipping the next big team up in Avengers Doomsday but will play a "central role" in its sequel Avengers Secret Wars.

Benedict Cumberbatch has played Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Strange, and the dragon Smaug, but there is one particularly controversial role he regrets.