Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

Action Adventure Sequel Superhero

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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  Benedict Cumberbatch

  ... Stephen Strange

  The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Avengers: Endgame

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  Elizabeth Olsen

  ... Scarlett Witch

  Avengers: Endgame, The Avengers: Age of Ultron

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  Chiwetel Ejiofor

  Eleanor The Great, The Life of Chuck

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  Rachel McAdams

  The Notebook, Send Help

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  Xochitl Gomez

  ... America Chavez

  Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Crew Behind the Film

The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Sam Raimi last directed Oz: The Great and Powerful and Drag Me to Hell. The film's writer Michael Waldron last wrote Kevin Feige-Produced Untitled Star Wars Film.

Director

Sam Raimi

Screenwriter

Michael Waldron

Producer

Kevin Feige

Production Details

What we know about the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie production.

Key Facts

• Xochitl Gomez plays America Chavez, a new fan-favorite from the comics (12/13/2020).
• The adventure connects to the events of “WandaVision” and the upcoming Spider-Man film (12/13/2020).
• Scarlett Witch herself Elizabeth Olsen will be joining the film following the events of her Disney+ series, WandaVision (San Diego Comic Con [SDCC], 2019).
• At the San Diego Comic Con (2019), director Scott Derrickson said, "We are going to make the first scary MCU film".
• The first Doctor Strange was released in 2016 and grossed more than $677.7 million at the box office.
• The second installment in the Doctor Strange franchise based on the popular Marvel comic book series. This will be part of Marvel Studios’ Phase 4's cinematic universe.

Production Updates for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Mar 2022

Completed

Changed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2022

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2020

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Feb 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Rewrite of previous script. Michael Waldron now on board to pen the script. Sam Raimi in talks to direct.

Jan 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. The film will begin production in May.

Dec 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Eye toward a spring 2020 production start assuming the script comes together in 2019. 2021 release planned.

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