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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Directed byScott Derrickson
Produced byKevin Feige
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the sequel to 2016's Doctor Strange and the twenty-seventh film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will be directed by Scott Derrickson, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, and Benedict Wong.

Derrickson had plans for a sequel to Doctor Strange by October 2016, and signed to return as director in December 2018. Cumberbatch, McAdams and Wong were confirmed to return also. The film's title was announced in July 2019, along with Olsen's involvement and Derrickson's plan for the film to have more of a horror tone than the previous installment. Filming was expected to begin in early 2020.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled to be released on May 7, 2021.

Plot

The plot of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will directly tie into the Disney+ TV series, WandaVision,[1] and may feature Nightmare as a villain in the Nightmare Realm.[2]

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2016, Doctor Strange co-writer C. Robert Cargill stated that Marvel Studios felt some initial ideas for the film from him and director Scott Derrickson highlighted too much of the "weird stuff" associated with the character to feature in an origin story, but told the duo to hold onto them for potential future films.[6] In October 2016, Derrickson confirmed he had plans for a sequel, saying, "I love the character, I love the visual possibilities, and I know the comics so well—[the first movie is] the tip of an iceberg. There's so much progress that can be made." He wanted to follow the example of The Dark Knight (2008) and "bring in a villain where you really got to go deep [and have] a more visceral experience". Star Benedict Cumberbatch added that he had signed on for at least one more Doctor Strange solo film.[7] Derrickson hoped to feature Nightmare in a potential sequel,[8] and expressed interest in further exploring the characters Jonathan Pangborn and Hamir in a sequel, after their smaller roles in the first film. He also explained that due to his close relationships with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Joe Russo, co-director of Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), he was "kept in the loop" on how the Avengers films used Strange.[9] Doctor Strange co-writer Jon Spaihts also expressed interest in seeing Clea appear in a potential sequel.[10]

In April 2017, it was reported that Derrickson would return for a potential sequel, beginning work on it after fulfilling his commitments to the television series, Locke & Key.[11] In December 2018, Derrickson had "quietly" finalized a deal to return to direct the sequel.[3] Marvel was to begin searching for a writer for the film, while Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, and Benedict Wong were confirmed to be reprising their roles of Stephen Strange, Christine Palmer, and Wong, respectively.[3][5] The Hollywood Reporter stated the script would be written throughout 2019 for a planned filming start in early 2020, adding the film could potentially be released in May 2021.[3] At the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, the film's title was officially announced to be Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in July 2019, along with a confirmed release date of May 7, 2021 and the addition of Elizabeth Olsen to the cast in her MCU role of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch; Feige stated that the storyline of the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021) starring Olsen would directly tie-into her role in the film. Derrickson said the film would explore more of the "gothic" horror elements from the comic books than the first installment.[4]

Filming

Principal photography is expected to begin in early 2020.[3]

Release

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled for release in the United States on May 7, 2021.[4]

References

  1. ^ Hood, Cooper (July 20, 2019). "Scarlet Witch Will Star In Doctor Strange 2; Connects To Disney+ Series". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Krupa, Daniel (October 21, 2016). IGN https://web.archive.org/web/20161029045227/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/28/doctor-strange-directors-idea-for-a-sequel. Retrieved July 23, 2019. {{cite web}}: |archive-url= requires |archive-date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d e f Kit, Borys (December 11, 2018). "Scott Derrickson Returning to Direct 'Doctor Strange' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 11, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b c Donnelly, Matt (July 20, 2019). "'Doctor Strange' Sequel Billed as First MCU Horror Film at Comic-Con". Variety. Archived from the original on July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b McNary, Dave (December 11, 2018). "'Doctor Strange' Director Scott Derrickson to Return for Sequel". Variety. Archived from the original on December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 12, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Double Toasted (April 22, 2016). Exclusive! Dr. Strange Writer 'C. Robert Cargill' – Double Toasted Interview. YouTube. Retrieved April 22, 2016. Partial transcriptions from MCUExchange (Archive) and Newsarama (Archive)
  7. ^ Hunt, James (October 24, 2016). "Doctor Strange 2: director confirms early plans". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Krupa, Daniel (October 28, 2016). "Doctor Strange Director's Idea For a Sequel". IGN. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Deckelmeier, Joe (November 4, 2016). "Scott Derrickson Discusses Doctor Strange's Comic Book Influences". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Huver, Scott (December 23, 2016). "Passengers Screenwriter on Space Science & Interstellar Love Stories". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on December 26, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 20, 2017). "'Locke & Key' Drama From Carlton Cuse, Joe Hill & IDW Gets Hulu Pilot Order, Scott Derrickson To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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