Tom Cruise wasn't actually cut from Doctor Strange 2; the rumors of his appearance as a multiverse Iron Man were never true, though writer Michael Waldron pitched the idea, but it wasn't feasible due to Cruise's busy schedule filming Mission: Impossible movies and never seriously progressed beyond concept, confirming there was no cut footage.
There were also some Reddit theories that Cruise had been on the set after Doctor Strange 2 began filming in London, where he was working at the time on Mission Impossible 7. However, Sam Raimi did not make Iron Man a member of the Illuminati, and the cameo never happened. "That was totally made up.
Doctor Strange 3 is confirmed to be a topic of conversation at Marvel Studios, according to leading man Benedict Cumberbatch. For being a major MCU character, Cumberbatch's hero has only been used sparingly in live-action after the Infinity Saga.
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson spilled the details on almost casting Joaquin Phoenix to play the McU's Sorcerer Supreme. Before Benedict Cumberbatch was cast, Marvel Studios was considering Phoenix to potentially play the MCU character before he eventually declined the offer.
During the interview, Derrickson was asked about his exit from “Doctor Strange 2.” He said that he wanted “Multiverse of Madness” to be a “genuine horror film of sorts” that would have been a radical departure from the first “Doctor Strange.” Instead, he departed the project over creative differences, and he says ...
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Johansson expressed her affection for her Marvel co-stars but emphasized that her character's journey has concluded. “It would be very hard for me to understand in what capacity [returning] would make sense for me, for the character that I play,” she said.
Clea, also known as Clea Strange, is a fictional character and superheroine from Marvel comics. She was the niece of Dormammu of the Dark Dimension, and love interest of Doctor Strange, first by becoming his apprentice to his lover and estranged wife. She was the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth and the Dark Dimension.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a massive box office hit, grossing nearly $956 million globally and becoming one of the pandemic's top films, despite mixed reviews and a significant second-weekend drop that indicated some fan dissatisfaction with its quality and marketing. It had a huge opening, the second-best pandemic preview, and profited well, but the large audience drop-off and lower-than-expected fan scores (B+ CinemaScore) showed it wasn't a universal critical darling like some other MCU hits, making it a financial success but a mixed bag critically.
Chris Evans left the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) because his contract ended, he wanted to pursue diverse roles beyond Captain America, felt it was time for the character to have a definitive, high-ending, and dealt with personal challenges like anxiety, leading him to retire the role after Avengers: Endgame for a better creative fit and life balance.
As the first major, openly gay character created by Marvel Comics, Northstar generated significant publicity in the mainstream press, and Alpha Flight #106 sold out in a week, although the series was not a very popular title. It is the only comic book issue to have been inducted into the Gaylactic Hall of Fame.
The primary LGBTQ+ character in the Doctor Strange franchise is America Chavez, introduced in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) and played by Xochitl Gomez; she is a lesbian, a fact referenced by her having two mothers and by the Progress Pride flag pin on her jacket, though some fans felt her queerness wasn't deeply explored in the film.
It was a commercial success, grossing $1.338 billion worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2024, the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, and the 20th-highest-grossing film ever at the time of its release.
If you've been on social media this weekend, chances are you've heard that Doctor Strange 3 is moving forward with filmmaker Sam Raimi. Oh, and that Gladiator II star Denzel Washington has "officially" been cast as Dormammu.
J.A.R.V.I.S. was replaced by F.R.I.D.A.Y. in the MCU because J.A.R.V.I.S. evolved into the sentient being Vision at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron, leaving Tony Stark needing a new primary AI for his suit, with F.R.I.D.A.Y. serving as the next step in his AI development, not just a temporary fix.
Harley Keener is a recurring character that appears in the movie Iron Man 3. He was the first child introduced to the trilogy films and was portrayed by actor Ty Simpkins. He helped Tony Stark rebuild and recharge his Iron Man Mark 42 suit.
Radio DJ Chris Evans was diagnosed with early-stage skin cancer (melanoma) in August 2023, discovered on his leg, and received the all-clear after surgery and treatment within eight weeks, urging listeners to get checked. He announced the successful removal of the malignant growth on his show, highlighting the importance of early detection and later celebrated a year of sobriety, linking it to his health scare and subsequent lifestyle changes.
Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson takes over from Chris Evans' Steve Rogers in "Captain America: Brave New World."
When RDJ stepped in and convinced Evans to take the role of Captain America back in 2010, it seems that a real and meaningful friendship between the pair was born. Aside from acting in movies together, they've gone out of their way to please fans and raise money and support for good causes.
According to Production Weekly, Doctor Strange 3 is officially in the works, with Sam Raimi returning as director. But that's not all—we also have some casting news that is sure to blow you away! Recently, we shared a rumor suggesting that Sam Raimi, who directed Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,...
There's no single "dumbest" horror movie, but common contenders known for being hilariously bad, nonsensical, or poorly made include Manos: The Hands of Fate, Birdemic: Shock and Terror, and Troll 2, often cited for their terrible acting, writing, and low-budget effects, while films like Jaws: The Revenge and sequels like Jason X or Leprechaun in the Hood make lists for being absurd or cheap cash-ins, alongside B-movies with ridiculous concepts like killer turkeys or gingerbread men.
The biggest box office bomb is often debated, but Disney's John Carter (2012) is frequently cited, losing an estimated $200 million or more on a huge budget, with other major flops including Disney's Strange World (2022) and Disney's Mars Needs Moms (2011). These films suffered massive financial losses due to high production/marketing costs and poor audience turnout, with John Carter losing potentially $225M and Strange World around $197M.
But real Clea entered the canvas and found painted Clea. She hated how her mother painted a copy of her, so she painted over her copy and made the copy create Nevrons in the Flying Manor with no end.
The 10 Greatest Marvel Villains, Ranked