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.

Benedict Cumberbatch says Dr Stephen Strange won't be in Avengers: Doomsday. The 48-year-old actor has confirmed that his superhero will be taking a hiatus in the 2026 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster. Speaking to Variety, Cumberbatch said: "Is that a spoiler? F*** it!"

Avengers: Doomsday is still more than a year away, but it’s not too early to learn a few of the movie’s secrets. For instance, Doctor Strange won’t be appearing in this next Avengers film, apparently.