Marvel's Future Plotline Revealed by Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch spills the beans on Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, even offering a glimpse into the subsequent X-Men era. Marvel and Kevin Feige are likely pleased (or perhaps slightly panicked) by this unexpected revelation.

Table of Contents

• Conspiracy Theory? A Controlled Leak?
• Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday
• Spider-Man, Not Iron Man, as the Anchor
• Secret Wars: A Multiversal Mashup
• The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Conspiracy Theory? A Controlled Leak?

Likely not a genuine leak. Marvel likely orchestrated Cumberbatch's revealing interview as a strategic spoiler deployment, diverting attention from controversies surrounding Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively and the reception of Captain America: Brave New World.

Cumberbatch confirmed details about both Avengers: Doomsday (formerly Kang Dynasty) and Secret Wars, highlighting the narrative shifts following Jonathan Majors' dismissal. Avengers 5’s transformation brought back Robert Downey Jr.

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The anticipated Doctor Doom/Doctor Strange team-up, inspired by Triumph and Torment, seems unlikely given Downey Jr.'s potential absence post-Secret Wars.

Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Strange's omission from Doomsday stems from narrative restructuring. His role was initially larger in the Kang Dynasty iteration, focusing on the Council of Kangs. The revised storyline, featuring Victor Von Doom and Robert Downey Jr., diminished Strange's significance. His appearance may be limited to a post-credits scene setting up Secret Wars.

The original Avengers 5 (Kang Dynasty) script prominently featured Shang-Chi. The shift to Doomsday introduced a different focus.

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This seemingly confirms theories linking Shang-Chi's Ten Rings to Kang, a connection hinted at in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man, as the Anchor

Avengers: Doomsday centers around the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, serving as a direct prelude. A post-credits scene, similar to Thor: Ragnarok, will likely set up Doomsday. Kevin Feige's emphasis on "anchor beings" (as seen in Deadpool and Wolverine) suggests Spider-Man, not Iron Man, holds this crucial role.

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The original Avengers 5 plots, both Kang Dynasty and Doomsday, appear to adapt the Avengers: Time Runs Out storyline, culminating in a Battleworld scenario, which Secret Wars will utilize.

Secret Wars: A Multiversal Mashup

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Secret Wars will be a multiversal spectacle featuring legacy actors, effectively soft-rebooting the MCU. Shang-Chi's role has been diminished in the Doomsday version.

Cumberbatch's extensive revelations highlight significant plot changes. The original Secret Wars script envisioned a drastically different cast, with many MCU characters perishing, similar to Infinity War. The new version will resemble a larger-scale Deadpool and Wolverine, incorporating X-Men, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Venom, and classic Fantastic Four actors.

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The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Cumberbatch hints at Doctor Strange's pivotal role in the MCU's X-Men era, potentially involving X-Men-related storylines. His portrayal suggests he envisions Strange as a central figure in the MCU's future.

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He discusses Doctor Strange 3, initially slated for release before Kang Dynasty. The revised plot, post-Secret Wars, may incorporate X-Men characters or a classic Defenders storyline, potentially including a Midnight Suns team-up featuring Moon Knight and possibly even Ghost Rider.

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The possibilities are vast, thanks to Cumberbatch's unexpected spoiler-filled interview.

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