Marvel Future Shocker: Benedict Cumberbatch Leaks Major Plot

Benedict Cumberbatch's recent revelations about Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday have sent shockwaves through the MCU fandom. He spilled the beans on major plot points, including character changes and storyline shifts post-Jonathan Majors' departure. Marvel's strategic deployment of these spoilers is likely a calculated move to distract from other controversies.

Table of Contents

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

Conspiracy Theory Debunked?

The theory that Cumberbatch's revelations were accidental is unlikely. Marvel likely orchestrated the interview to strategically release information, potentially diverting attention from negative press surrounding other projects.

Doctor Strange's Absence from Doomsday

Cumberbatch confirmed Doctor Strange's limited role in Doomsday, explaining that the character's arc doesn't align with this iteration of the story. His involvement was originally intended to be greater in the previously planned Kang Dynasty. This revelation also sheds light on the significant plot changes made after the shift from Kang Dynasty to Doomsday. The original plan, centered around Kang the Conqueror and the Council of Kangs, also featured Shang-Chi as a major character.

Spider-Man, Not Iron Man, as the Anchor Being?

Avengers: Doomsday now centers around the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, leading directly into the film. The concept of "anchor beings," introduced in Deadpool and Wolverine, remains a mystery, with Kevin Feige confirming only that the being is still alive. Given Iron Man's absence, and the shift in Doomsday's focus, speculation points to Spider-Man as the MCU's anchor being.

Secret Wars: A Multiversal Endgame

Secret Wars remains a multiversal film, featuring legacy actors and a soft reboot of the MCU. The film will likely incorporate surviving MCU characters and many actors from the pre-MCU Marvel era. The scale and scope will be similar to Deadpool and Wolverine, bringing together characters previously unseen together.

The Future of the MCU and Doctor Strange

Following Secret Wars' soft reboot, Doctor Strange is poised for a central role in the MCU's X-Men era. This suggests future collaborations with X-Men characters and storylines. Cumberbatch also hinted at significant changes to Doctor Strange 3, potentially delaying its release until after Secret Wars and incorporating more X-Men-related elements or even a classic Defenders storyline or a Midnight Suns team-up. The possibilities are vast, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the MCU.