"He’s quite central to where things might go,” Cumberbatch said of his character. This is consistent with Marvel's 2015 Secret Wars comic by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist

Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that the Sorcerer Supreme is almost definitely not in for the the next big Marvel team-up film.

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.

Benedict Cumberbatch offers surprising spoiler comments regarding Doctor Strange appearing in Avengers: Doomsday.

Benedict Cumberbatch gives NSFW response to question about Doctor Strange being in Avengers: Doomsday. Those who were excited to see Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday will be disappointed with the latest update on his status. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The actor's explanation lines up with Doctor Strange's role in the original comic. The post Benedict Cumberbatch just let his role in the next two ‘Avengers’ movies slip appeared first on The Manual.

Benedict Cumberbatch's comments about the future of Doctor Strange have left people confused and a little bit scared about the future of the MCU!

Benedict Cumberbatch has said his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Doctor Strange is skipping the next big team up in Avengers Doomsday but will play a "central role" in its sequel Avengers Secret Wars.

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.