Benedict Cumberbatch just went full spoiler on Marvel Future

The recent revelations from Benedict Cumberbatch about *Avengers: Secret Wars* and *Doomsday* have sent shockwaves through the Marvel fanbase. In a surprising turn of events, the actor spilled all the beans, including details on the upcoming X-Men era set to follow these monumental films. Marvel and Kevin Feige must have been thrilled to see him share so much.

Conspiracy Theory?

Is there more to this than meets the eye? Some speculate that Marvel orchestrated this leak to divert attention from other controversies. Recent incidents involving Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, as well as issues surrounding *Captain America: Brave New World*, could be the real targets of this distraction. Cumberbatch's revelations about *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Secret Wars* included major plot changes, such as the transformation of *Avengers 5* from *Kang Dynasty* to *Doomsday* and the return of Robert Downey Jr.

0 Comment on this Conspiracy theory?

Probably not. Marvel's control over interviews suggests this was a deliberate move to manage public perception.

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Fans were hoping for a *Doctor Doom* and *Doctor Strange* team-up reminiscent of the *Triumph and Torment* comics, but with Downey Jr.'s involvement limited to *Secret Wars*, Marvel is set to take a different direction.

Doctor Strange is not in Doomsday

Cumberbatch clarified that *Doctor Strange* won't appear in *Doomsday*, likely featuring only in a post-credits scene to set up *Secret Wars*. The character's absence aligns with the story's new direction, originally planned to be part of the *Kang Dynasty* narrative. The shift in focus to *Victor Von Doom* and Robert Downey Jr. marks a significant change.

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This revelation also confirms theories about *Shang-Chi* and the *Ten Rings of Power*. The connections to Kang's time ship in *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* hinted at a deeper link, now more apparent with the restructuring of *Avengers 5*.

Spider-Man. Not the Iron Man

*Avengers: Doomsday* will center more on the *Fantastic Four* and *Doctor Doom*, leading directly into *Secret Wars*. A post-credits scene might set up *Doomsday* similarly to how *Thor: Ragnarok* led into *Infinity War*. With Kevin Feige's concept of anchor beings, it's speculated that *Spider-Man* might be the MCU's anchor, not *Iron Man*.

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Both versions of *Avengers 5* seem to adapt the *Time Runs Out* storyline, culminating in the multiverse collapsing into *Battle World*. *Secret Wars* will feature Robert Downey Jr. as *Doctor Doom*, trying to save the multiverse but ultimately becoming its villain as *God Emperor Doom*.

Secret Wars

*Secret Wars* was always meant to be a multiverse film, featuring legacy actors in a soft reboot of the MCU. Cumberbatch's detailed spoilers have much to unpack, including *Shang-Chi*'s reduced role in *Doomsday*. The film will showcase a diverse cast, including survivors from the MCU and pre-MCU actors.

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Expect to see familiar faces like Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and classic *Fantastic Four* actors, akin to a larger version of *Deadpool and Wolverine*.

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The Future of MCU and Strange

After *Secret Wars*, Marvel plans a soft reboot, with *Doctor Strange* playing a central role in the upcoming X-Men era. Cumberbatch hinted at his character's involvement in X-Men stories, potentially appearing in *X-Men '97*.

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Cumberbatch's excitement suggests *Doctor Strange* will be pivotal in Marvel's Phase 7, possibly leading to *Avengers vs. X-Men*. Changes to *Doctor Strange 3* mean it might not release until after *Secret Wars*, shifting its plot to include more X-Men magic characters.

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The film could explore classic *Defenders* storylines or introduce the *Midnight Suns*, featuring characters like *Moon Knight* and potentially *Ghost Rider*.

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With so many possibilities, thanks to Cumberbatch's candid interview, the future of the MCU looks as unpredictable as ever.