Benedict Cumberbatch has suggested that his previous comments about Doctor Strange's status in Avengers: Doomsday were mistaken.

Benedict Cumberbatch has retracted his earlier statement about Doctor Strange skipping Avengers: Doomsday, now confirming his involvement. However, he later cast doubt on his remarks, leaving his exact role uncertain as the MCU's multiverse expands.

"Don't ever believe anything I say," he smirked, when the publication brought up the fact that Marvel stars often lie to keep franchise secrets, like when Andrew Garfield stated multiple times that he wasn't involved in Spider-Man: No Way Home...

So, it appears, Cumberbatch's neurosurgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme will not return in the May 2026 film. Although "momentarily horrified by his candour" about that plot point, Cumberbatch proceeded to spill the beans about the ultra-secretive studio's plans for the next phase of Marvel movies.

The actor, who plays the neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, disclosed that he will appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, backtracking on earlier comments

Benedict Cumberbatch has teased that Doctor Strange might not appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Here's what we know.

Since Spider-Man was brought into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, people have wanted to see Venom appear. Avengers: Doomsday is being pinpointed as a possible moment for the iconic

Doomsday' releasing in May 2026, as fans anticipate the introduction of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. Find out about his role in 'Avengers: Secret Wars' in 2027 and the future of Doctor Strange.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently said he wouldn't be in the next "Avengers" movie as Doctor Strange. Now, he's backtracking... maybe.

Benedict Cumberbatch's recent quotes cast serious doubt for the heroes slated to oppose Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.