Doctor Strange 2 Sets Up An Exciting Future, Says Cumberbatch
Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) returns in doctor Strange 2 as well as the introduction of America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). Despite the many moving parts, the MCU sorcerer remains the central character. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, doctor Strange's decision to assist Peter Parker (Tom Holland) has major ramifications for the multiverse's state. Strange's activities, despite his good intentions, get him into trouble with the MCU's version of the Illuminati. It's unclear how everything will be settled at the end of Multiverse of Madness, but Cumberbatch vows that it will pave the way for an exciting doctor Strange future.
In a subsequent interview with Extras, Cumberbatch says he's looking forward to seeing how fans react to doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This is especially true given the film's events, which foreshadow a bright future for doctor Strange. "I can't wait to see how the fans react to this [Multiverse of Madness] and where it takes Strange...but I think it sets him up for a very optimistic prospect," he remarked.