Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an upcoming superhero movie, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. The movie is expected to be a sequel to the 2016 film Doctor Strange and a continuation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) storyline.
The plot of the movie is still largely unknown, but it is expected to revolve around Doctor Strange's attempt to deal with the aftermath of the events of Avengers: Endgame. It has been hinted that the movie will take a darker and more horror-inspired approach than the previous MCU films, with the Multiverse being a key theme.
The Multiverse of Madness is the Doctor Strange sequel with ties to both WandaVision and the next Spider-Man movie, which will also feature Doctor Strange. It has been speculated that the movie could explore the idea of alternate universes and alternate versions of characters, with rumors suggesting that the villainous Nightmare may appear.
Other confirmed cast members include Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch, Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo. Newcomers to the MCU include Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez and possibly Bruce Campbell in an undisclosed role.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was originally scheduled for release in May 2021, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been delayed to March 25, 2022.