Benedict Cumberbatch reveals that Doctor Strange won't be in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Also, he was just as surprised as anyone by Robert Downey's MCU return.

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.

They’re probably not going to see their favorite sorcerer onscreen for at least a few more years. In a new interview with Variety, Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that his character will not appear in the upcoming Avengers sequel,

If the deal makes, this would send the project into hyper-drive after two years of development, and make it the next Star Wars movie to go into production.

Levy, 56, has been working on the Star Wars movie for over two years and is writing with Jonathan Tropper, who joined the project in July 2024. The two previously worked on This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project. Levy will produce through his 21 Laps banner alongside Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.