Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed that his character Doctor Strange will be a key character in Avengers: Secret Wars.. The actor shared details about the future of his hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In an interview with Variety, the actor also said that he will miss the film " Cumberbatch admitted that he accidentally revealed this information, but confirmed that his character will be central to the final film of the new Marvel saga.

The actor explained that his absence from Judgment Day is due to the development of the plot, but in Secret Wars it is Doctor Strange who will become a key figure. The character last appeared in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and his story is far from over..

According to Cumberbatch, Marvel is open to discussing Strange's future development, which could lead to a third solo film about the Sorcerer Supreme..

In addition to his work in blockbusters, Cumberbatch is actively involved in independent projects. He is involved in the creation of unconventional films through his production company SunnyMarch. One such film is The Thing With Feathers, which will be presented at the Sundance Film Festival. The film shows a different side of the actor, showing him in a more emotional and dramatic role..

Despite success in the Marvel franchise, Cumberbatch continues to seek creative challenges. His company develops unique projects, which, according to him, Hollywood is not always ready to support. At the same time, the actor does not lose interest in large-scale adventures in cinema, believing that superhero films are a modern mythology that captivates millions of viewers.

In addition, Marvel is preparing another sensation - the return of Robert Downey Jr., this time playing Doctor Doom. Cumberbatch learned this during the 2024 Comic-Con broadcast, which came as a surprise even to him. He immediately wrote to the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, expressing surprise at the studio's decision..

Regarding working on the Marvel set, Cumberbatch admitted that he initially found it difficult to adapt to large-scale production. Only over time did he learn to be more relaxed in the role of Doctor Strange. An important lesson for him was interacting with colleagues such as Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, who easily improvised their scenes.

Despite Marvel's busy schedule, Cumberbatch isn't ready to turn down the role.. He believes the character has a lot of potential and is looking forward to what storylines the studio decides to pursue next.. Doctor Strange remains one of the most important figures in the cinematic universe, and her participation in Secret Wars will be decisive.

But Cumberbatch's return to the role of Sherlock Holmes remains in doubt. He noted that this is only possible if the new season surpasses the previous ones. However, now the actor's main focus is on future Marvel projects and independent films..