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Everything Everywhere, Doctor Strange, and Why We Now Love ... (Den of Geek)

The multiverse concept has exploded in popularity recently with movies like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of ...

Since 2016 a phrase that has seen a lot of use is “The Darkest Timeline.” It’s a reference to the Community episode we already mentioned, where the wrong dice roll leads to a timeline where Pierce has died, Annie’s been institutionalized, Jeff has had an arm amputated, Troy destroyed his larynx, Shirley’s an alcoholic, and Britta has that blue streak in her hair. Perhaps we just want to get back to the “Prime” reality or escape it to a better one. In those comics, and the 2018 animated movie it inspired, we also glimpse a gritty, noir take on Spider-Man standing alongside a cartoon pig version of Spider-Man. And here’s the thing: We get to see what they have in common. And once again, Everything Everywhere All At Once shows us that no matter how different the choices Michelle Yeoh’s Evelyn made are, and how separate each variant life she leads is, they still contain echoes of the same conflicts, the same internal demons she needs to fight. One of the first big mainstream uses of the multiverse was the “Crisis on Two Earths” storyline told in DC Comics’ Justice League of America circa 1980. He always tries to do the right thing even (or especially) when it’s hard, but he always kinda messes it up too. In Dan Slott’s original Spider-Verse comics, we got to see the ‘60s, ‘90s, and modern animated versions of Spider-Man team-up alongside each other. Since then, comic book crossovers and retcons have piled one on top of the other, culminating in stories such as “Crisis on Infinite Earths” at DC which retconned just about every DC story that came before it. The multiverse is a theory that has always had a wide appeal among a certain type. The term was first coined Michael Moorcock in 1963 and has shifted and changed a lot in its interpretations throughout the decades. “As we were working on the movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse came out,” Kwan said in one interview. And before any of these projects were greenlit, there was Dan Harmon and Justin Rolland’s Rick and Morty, which has featured numerous variants of its protagonists in a tightly controlled set of allowable timelines since its first season way back in 2013.

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Doctor Strange 2 is now streaming on Disney Plus (The Digital Fix)

It's time to renew your streaming subscriptions because Disney Plus has just added Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to its platform.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now officially available to watch online, meaning that if you missed out on seeing it in the theatres or just fancy watching it again, now you can from the comfort of your own home. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.” UK Disney Plus subscribers recently gained access to nearly all the Spider-Man movies – with only Spider-Man 3, Far From Home, and No Way Home missing from the collection.

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Doctor Strange 2 OTT release: Release date, time, plot and star cast (India Today)

The long-awaited superhero Marvel movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch is making its OTT release today, June 22, 2022. Disney+ Hotstar will stream it in the ...

Doctor Strange has its first season released in 2016. The announcement was made on the Twitter handle which had its theatrical release in May this year. The long-awaited superhero Marvel movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch is making its OTT release today, June 22, 2022.

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness': Here's how you can ... (pennlive.com)

Now Marvel fans at home can catch the out-of-this-world, superhero film streaming. Here's where.

Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.” The highly anticipated “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was released in theaters on Friday, May 6. Without the ads, it’s priced at $78.99 monthly, the most expensive package.

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Doctor Strange 2 is now available to watch on Disney+ (digitalspy.com)

The MCU sequel picks up from the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home as Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is pulled into another multiverse adventure with ...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available to watch right now on Disney+ for all subscribers. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available to watch now on Disney+. Watch Doctor Strange 2 on Disney+

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Doctor Strange 2 Disney Plus Release Date And Time (Latest ... (The Lee Daily Register)

Wong (Benedict Wong), who is the real Sorcerer Supreme, is here to help, of course. A new hero, America Chavez, also helps the two (Xochitl Gomez). And it's not ...

We talked about the full Disney Plus Doctor Strange 2 trailer in our live blog about the Super Bowl ads. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, hinted that Doctor Strange would connect to two other Marvel movies in late 2020. In Disney Plus Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, the title character, a magician, learns that there is no rest for the tired. And seeing America Chavez for the first time makes us wonder if she will have a bigger part in the next Marvel movie. Wong (Benedict Wong), who is the real Sorcerer Supreme, is here to help, of course. Yes, after a normal-length (but short for Marvel movies) time when it could only be seen in theatres, the latest MCU movie will finally be available to buy or rent.

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Despite still being in theatres, Multiverse of Madness is now ... (htxt.africa)

Multiverse of Madness launched worldwide on 6th May 2022, so it's been around a month and a half of theatre exclusivity. While not a concrete rule we usually ...

Of course the pandemic has changed how all of this worked as streaming services vie for subscribers. If you’re not sold on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness or you’re wondering if it’s worth picking up a Disney+ subscription just to watch it, you can read our launch review of the movie which is completely free from spoilers. Only after this time did we traditionally see availability on streaming platforms.

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Understanding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness If You ... (Den of Geek)

The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is now on Disney+. Here's what you need to know before diving into the multiverse!

Even if Thor’s half-brother Loki makes no appearance in Multiverse of Madness, the show does connect to the movie by introducing multiverses. Both Multiverse of Madness and Loki share a head writer in Michael Waldron, but Marvel resisted the temptation to force a connection between the two properties. In the process, she consumes Agatha’s dark magic, becoming the imperious Scarlet Witch. The series ends with Westview freed and Agatha seemingly destroyed, but with Wanda retreating to the mystical Mount Wundagore, where she uses her Scarlet Witch form to study a book of evil called the Darkhold. Although we all saw Vision die in Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision begins with not only the synthezoid alive and married to Wanda Maximoff, but the couple appears to be living in a black and white sitcom. Multiverse of Madness is the 28th feature film in the franchise, and that’s not counting numerous one-shots and television specials. Mere weeks after it debuted in theaters, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hit Disney+ on June 22.

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Is Now On Streaming (ScreenCrush)

The 28th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe proved hugely popular with audiences, grossing $405 million in the United States and more than $943 million ...

Captain Carter from What If...? is in it! At present, it’s the number one film of the year worldwide, although Top Gun: Maverick looks like it may pass it in the next week weeks. Today’s the day: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally on streaming.

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Stream It Or Skip It: 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' on ... (Decider)

So, a note for the uninitiated movie watchers who for the first time want to see Benedict Cumberbatch play a comic-book wizard (as he has in several preceding ...

It helps that his horror-comedy track record jibes with the occulty origins and vibes of the Strange character, opening the door for Marvelified riffs on Deadites, Necronomicons and the like. But the shenanigans involve the type of character reveals that get the in-deep MCUers’ cockles in a fever, multiversal variations on the Strange character, a reality where red means go and green means stop, an A+ Bruce Campbell cameo (and one by the immortal ’73 Oldsmobile Delta 88), dialogue such as “This is the Gap Junction – the space between universes,” and not one, but two crazy-powerful magic books, neither of which demand the utterance of Klaatu Barada NAHEMGHHRRN in order to free them from some ancient magical temple. Sex and Skin: None. Doctor Strange does not put the hex in sex. So, a note for the uninitiated movie watchers who for the first time want to see Benedict Cumberbatch play a comic-book wizard (as he has in several preceding movies), a demographic that likely does not exist: Your hope of understanding what happens in this movie is less than nil. OR WAS IT, because we’ll eventually learn that the stuff of dreams is actually the stuff of parallel universes, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, because we have events from movies from 2016 and 2019 to still talk about here. LET IT HERETOFORE BE DECLARED that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (now on Disney+), being the 28th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a complicated endeavor.

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'What If' Gets Doctor Strange and Christine Palmer's Romance Right (Collider.com)

What If did justice to Dr. Strange's romance with Christine Palmer while Multiverse of Madness faltered.

Whereas Multiverse of Madness followed Wanda’s search for power in order to be with her children, What If? gave Dr. Strange a proper solo story that delved into his ultimate love for Christine Palmer. In many ways, the What If? episode was more of a direct sequel to Doctor Strange than the live-action one, which was more concerned with the Scarlet Witch’s emotional arc than Strange’s own. Rather than spending the rest of his life studying the mystical arts to save his hands, he instead searches for a way to save Christine. It isn’t Strange’s arrogance or pride that leads to his search for power, which is what set him off on his journey to Kamar-Taj in Doctor Strange, but his love. That Christine’s death is an absolute point is significant to this Dr. Strange and every Dr. Strange in other universes — Christine is his absolute love. On the other hand, “What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” puts Strange’s love for Christine at the center of its story. His appearances in the MCU since then — Infinity War, Endgame, and No Way Home — never explored what had happened to Christine. And while he gets to spend some more time with an alternate Christine in Multiverse of Madness, in a universe where he also comes across Marvel’s Illuminati, she is merely a plot device to help Strange and Chavez get to the Book of Vishanti. Even when Christine sticks around to help keep Strange’s body stable while he takes control of a zombie Strange in 616, the scene echoes her role in the first Doctor Strange in which she also keeps Strange’s body stable as he fights in the astroplane. While there were a number of rumors surrounding how director Sam Raimi would approach the Doctor Strange sequel — especially since Multiverse of Madness was his return to Marvel since the original Spider-Man trilogy with Tobey McGuire — there were still a number of surprises for fans. Of course, Stephen’s love for Christine still plays a part in the film, albeit a comparatively minor one. But love is a more human motivation, one that grounds the Scarlet Witch in a more sympathetic light, even as a villain. But for more dedicated fans of the MCU, the multiverse was already being teased in the multiple Disney+ series on streaming, from Wandavision, Loki, and more explicitly in What If? The Watcher, played by Jeffrey Wright, explores the various tangential paths across the universe, one of which is titled “What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” In it, Strange loses the love of his life Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams) in the car accident rather than suffering hand injuries. In many ways, part of why Multiverse of Madness does a disservice to Strange and Christine’s relationship is that it doesn’t focus on Strange at all. And it’s Strange’s heart that was surprisingly missing in Multiverse of Madness, a film that continued to underserve Adams’ performance as Christine Palmer and pushed her romance with Strange to the sidelines. For many audiences, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was everything they were waiting for since Spider-Man: No Way Home opened up the Marvel Cinematic Universe to other universes.

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How to watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness online for ... (GamesRadar+)

USA; Canada; UK; Australia; India; Worldwide; Watch in order. One of the most talked-about Marvel movies in years is now available to stream ...

Hoping to spruce up your tech so you can watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at its best, on the other hand? It all starts with a Disney Plus membership (opens in new tab) - you can't stream Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness anywhere else. But it isn't the best-value choice - that honour goes to the £79.90 (opens in new tab) annual membership, largely because it gets you 12 months for the price of 10. Another alternative would be the long-running Disney Plus bundle (opens in new tab) with Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for $13.99 per month (or $19.99p/m if you'd prefer to go without Hulu ads) (opens in new tab). You'll find region-specific pricing below, but it won't set you back more than a couple of coffees to watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. That's because the cheapest option right now (short of opting for a free subscription via contract like Verizon in the USA (opens in new tab) or O2 in the UK (opens in new tab)) is a standard month of Disney's streaming service. One of the most talked-about Marvel movies in years is now available to stream, so how can you watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for less?

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'Doctor Strange 2' Ending Explained: Who Was at the End of 'Doctor ... (Decider)

In the Doctor Strange sequel, the titular character, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, meets a young girl named America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). America has the ...

He falls to the ground, screaming, and reveals a third eye in his forehead, a la the evil Strange he battled in the destroyed dimension. Or at least, she’s the daughter of Dormammu in the comics. Here’s what you need to know about the Doctor Strange 2 ending explained, as well as who that was at the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. But first, a little recap about the plot that got us to that ending. After a battle leaves Strange stranded in another, nearly destroyed dimension with an evil version of himself who has a third eye in his forehead (remember this detail in a second), Wanda prepares to sacrifice America on Mount Wundagore, the origin place of the Darkhold. In order to stop her, Strange uses the Darkhold and Dreamwalking to jump into a dead version of himself that he had buried back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Earth, risking corruption himself. Repentant, Wanda destroys Mount Wundagore, every version of the Darkhold in all the multiverse, and seemingly dies in the process. In the Doctor Strange sequel, the titular character, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, meets a young girl named America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). America has the power to jump through the multiverse, though she can’t control her powers.

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Why Doctor Strange Gets A Third Eye At The End Of Multiverse Of ... (Screen Rant)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reveals that Strange now possesses a third eye. These are the potential reasons why it happened.

On the other hand, Doctor Strange only used the Darkhold as a last resort to stop Scarlet Witch. Granted, he committed the sin of Dreamwalking in the corpse of one of his multiversal variants, but that doesn't justify why his body was affected to the point of growing a third eye. Doctor Strange's next MCU appearance simply needs to confirm whether or not this is the case. This seems to suggest that the third eye is a direct consequence of using the Darkhold and that the Doctor Strange variant from universe 616 is doomed to go down a similar path. Instead, it may have accelerated the development of a special ability that only sorcerers as powerful as Doctor Strange eventually get to unlock. It pulled Agatha Harkness and Scarlet Witch into villainy, and Doctor Strange grew a third eye despite limiting his exposure to it. However, Doctor Strange's third eye, a tool that the Ancient One only hinted at during their first encounter in 2016's Doctor Strange, had never really appeared in the MCU before the Master of the Mystic Arts' battle against the Scarlet Witch.

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Portals onto Disney+ (Marvel Entertainment)

Travel the Multiverse on Disney+ now! by Rachel Paige. strange.

And be sure to follow Disney+ on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, with Michael Stühlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. The film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

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Who Was At The End Of Doctor Strange 2 (Screen Rant)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduced a new character in its mid-credits scene, and it's a powerful and important one.

The mid-credits scene of Doctor Strange 2 introduced a new character, Clea (Charlize Theron), a sorceress who arrived to ask Doctor Strange for help as his actions have triggered an incursion – and here’s who she is and why she’s important to Doctor Strange. Clea met Strange when he was asked by the Ancient One to travel to the Dark Dimension as Dormammu was planning to conquer Earth, and Clea, who was impressed by his courage, followed him and warned him about facing her uncle. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 4 is exploring the multiverse, its many dangers, and the variety of characters who live in it, and after taking a look at the chaos it can unleash in Spider-Man: No Way Home, it explored some of its consequences in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness just hit Disney+ (Tech Advisor)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is officially the biggest film of 2022 so far, unseating Matt Reeve's gritty take on The Batman and still ...

When does Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness release on DVD/Blu-ray? When does Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness release on VOD? Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available on Disney+ now

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How to Watch 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Online ... (Rolling Stone)

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Amidst all the ...

Then, you’ll be all set to stream Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, WandaVision, and more on Disney+. Together with Wanda Maximoff (Scarlett Witch), Wong, and dimension-hopping hero America Chavez, he traverses the multiverse, hoping to right a wrong and fighting an unexpected, unknown enemy. Directed by Sam Raimi (of original Spider-Man fame), the film features several returning actors reprising their roles, including Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams. Sign-up now or register for the free streaming deal with your Verizon plan here. How to Watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Free Online Is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Available to Watch on Disney+?

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What to watch before streaming 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of ... (CBS News)

A guide to movies and TV shows you should see before you stream "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

The latest edition of " The Frame" features a matte, anti-reflection display. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" is now available to purchase on Prime Video, and is still showing select in theaters. You can stream all five seasons of "Rick and Morty" on Hulu or HBO Max, or catch the latest episodes on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. All four seasons of "Infinity Train" are available to stream on HBO Max. The trippy 2020 movie "Palm Springs" stars Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg as a maid of honor and wedding guest, respectively, who hook up, only to get trapped in a time loop. This popular animated series by Dan Harmon ("Community") and Justin Roiland follows the mad (and usually intoxicated) scientist Rick and his grandson Morty as they go on adventures across the multiverse with the aid of Rick's inventions. That's more reason to check out "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" now. In late April, a new TV commercial for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" featured an apparent flash of Peggy Carter's Union Jack shield from the comics (and a certain episode of "What If..."). The ad fueled speculation that the Carter character will play a role in the new film. Turns out "Spider-Man: No Way Home" wasn't Spidey's first time at the multiverse rodeo. The first episode is called "What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?" So, um, yeah, you might want to start with that one. Plus, we've got family-friendly TV show and movie suggestions, recommendations for the best Hulu originals and a crash course on everything you should catch up on before Vol. 2 of "Stranger Things" Season 4. In preparation for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," you're definitely going to want to see the first film to fully explore the MCU multiverse.

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Doctor Strange Has a New Multiversal Nemesis (Gizmodo)

I don't want to spoil his identity, but his name rhymes with "Mizza Moppa."

When the MCU’s Strange tells Pizza Poppa to back off, the Poppa gets ready to squirt mustard on what he believes is an imposter and a thief, only for Strange to magically cause Poppa to squirt the mustard in his own face and then begin punching himself in the face... But in his jaunt through the multiverse, Strange managed to create a new foe—one that might test him to his limits. If you’ve seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, you know the Marvel hero faces a bevy of villains—Gargantos the tentacle monster, the mentally unbalanced Scarlet Witch, and even an extremely evil version of himself.

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Doctor Strange Has a New Multiversal Nemesis (Gizmodo Australia)

If you've seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, you know the Marvel hero faces a bevy of villains — Gargantos the tentacle monster,

When the MCU’s Strange tells Pizza Poppa to back off, the Poppa gets ready to squirt mustard on what he believes is an imposter and a thief, only for Strange to magically cause Poppa to squirt the mustard in his own face and then begin punching himself in the face… Yes, it’s Pizza Poppa, played by Strange director Sam Raimi’s friend and favourite punching bag Bruce Campbell. If you don’t recall the scene, as Strange and America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) travel through Earth-838, America grabs a slice of pie from a stand and is accosted by its owner, Pizza Poppa, for not paying. If you’ve seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, you know the Marvel hero faces a bevy of villains — Gargantos the tentacle monster, the mentally unbalanced Scarlet Witch, and even an extremely evil version of himself.

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Marvel Studios Updates MCU Timeline to Fit in Doctor Strange in the ... (Comicbook.com)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now streaming on Disney+, and since the masses can see it at home, Marvel Studios has updated its official ...

"In the same way that Sam Raimi's Spider-Man helped cement what a modern superhero blockbuster could be, it feels like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is one of the first postmodern superhero blockbusters. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now streaming on Disney+, and since the masses can see it at home, Marvel Studios has updated its official Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline to include the film. The MCU timeline has become an increasingly complicated thing in Phase 4, but the timeline does match up with the release order of the films – presuming No Way Home also took place after Eternals. However, the real complications continue to be the natural questions and inconsistencies that tend to arise.

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With Doctor Strange 2 (The Direct)

Disney+ confirmed when in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness occurred.

This is why it's odd that Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and now Doctor Strange have never referenced it; but hopefully, that timeline issue will be resolved in future stories. If this proves to be the case, this means Multiverse of Madness happened before Peter Parker moved into that New York City apartment and took a swing in his new suit through the snow. Dane Whitman, as well as others, saw this happen. However, now knowing that Multiverse of Madness happened before Hawkeye raises a few questions. Even though the MCU is deep into Phase 4, Marvel series and big-screen films aren't always released in chronological order. - Ant-Man

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Disney+ Makes MCU Timeline Even More Confusing With Doctor ... (Screen Rant)

Disney+ has added Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to the official MCU timeline, making their Phase 4 order even more confusing.

The fact that Shang-Chi didn't appear in Doctor Strange either means that the post-credits scene of Shang-Chi took place after Doctor Strange 2, or the events teased in that clip have already taken place at the time Doctor Strange 2 picks up. Both took place before the events of Infinity War, though Ant-Man took place in the months leading up to Thanos' Infinity War attack and Captain Marvel was set in the '90s, decades before either of those projects. While the film featured several cameos from other Marvel actors and characters, they largely took place in an alternate universe, so there was no sense given of when this film took place in the larger scope of the MCU proper, other than the fact that it obviously took place after the multiverse-shattering antics of 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, which featured Doctor Strange in a major role.

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Watch: Doctor Strange 2 Post-Credits Deleted Scene Released (The Direct)

A new deleted scene from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been released.

Now that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been released on Disney+, Marvel fans have the chance to rewatch the sequel to experience Wanda Maximoff and Stephen Strange's journeys thus far, as well as catch any missed details or answers. Leading up to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' release, Bruce Campbell teased Marvel fans about his role in the film on social media, including an April Fool's posting on him as a Doctor Strange Variant. Doctor Strange 2's second post-credits scene circled back to Campbell's Pizza Poppa, finally free of Strange's spell, who laughs maniacally before informing audiences that the spell - and the film - is over.

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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Arrives on Disney+ in ... (Collider.com)

Disney+ revealed today that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film to join the streaming platform in IMAX ...

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Stephen must explore multiple dimensions to prevent a powerful villain from conquering the entire universe. With Ms. Marvel still going strong after three episodes, the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Disney+ release should also give hardcore fans some more means to pass the time before the next MCU secret is revealed. Love or hate Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it’s impossible to ignore that Raimi is a filmmaker with a beautiful personal style, which he gladly brought to the MCU. So, having 26% more of Raimi is a good enough reason to watch (or rewatch) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on Disney+.

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Celebrate Bruce Campbell's Birthday With a Deleted Pizza Poppa ... (Bloody Disgusting)

Pizza Poppa was played by Bruce Campbell in Sam Raimi's sequel, and he's back in a deleted scene you can watch here.

That’s when the Pizza Poppa is finally free to carry on with his life. The Digital release comes packaged with bonus features on Vudu, Fandango’s video-on-demand streaming service. Campbell makes a brief appearance as Pizza Poppa in the Doctor Strange sequel, who exists in another universe entirely.

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New Doctor Strange 2 deleted scene teases future return of Bruce ... (GamesRadar+)

The sequel has just arrived on Vudu and Disney Plus, with the former including several extras including deleted scenes and audio commentary from director Sam ...

The Pizza Papa 🍕Pick up #DoctorStrange2 on Vudu today 👇https://t.co/xTM9MQ6okw pic.twitter.com/bs9yMeTzogJune 22, 2022 In this exclusive deleted scene, the true villain of the multiverse is born. In the second post-credits scene, which may have very well been made to playfully troll Marvel fans who wait in the theater after every single film, we see Bruce Campbell's Pizza Poppa finally breaking free from Doctor Strange's punching spell.

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Why 'Doctor Strange' Is Streaming but 'Spider-Man: No Way Home ... (CNET)

But even though the latest Spider-Man movie preceded Strange in theaters by almost five months, Doctor Strange will be streaming on Disney Plus weeks before No ...

But Disney's "windows" -- the period of time after a movie opens in theaters but before it starts streaming -- have been all over the map. Sony and Starz, on the other hand, have been locked in a deal struck years ago, before the pandemic sped up how quickly new films reach a streaming service. Even though the pandemic upended movie release traditions, Sony's deal with Starz still abides by those pre-pandemic standards. Almost immediately, Disney reimagined the service as an outlet to release big new movies. Each company can arrange to "borrow" the characters (and the actors who play them) from the other to be part of its own MCU films. So Starz will start streaming No Way Home on July 15.

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Doctor Strange 2 Writer Reveals The Wasp's Deleted Role (The Direct)

Ritchie Palmer: "And swing you did. Those Jonathan Hickman Illuminati comics were some of the greatest comics ever written, I think those New Avengers comics ...

The Wasp is known as one of the first key members of the Avengers in Marvel Comics' history, having appeared alongside Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Hulk nearly 60 years ago. "Yeah, I think I watched Aliens and was just thinking about the way those Marines get massacred, and, yeah, I was glad it worked. Waldron then explained how, initially, the Wasp was included in a version of the Illuminati, although the other team members weren't revealed. Waldron: "I was just trying to get through the first draft of the script desperately in August of 2020. And I just thought, 'Well, why don't I take a swing and drop the Illuminati in there?'" This included another version of Bruce Campbell's post-credits scene as the Pizza Poppa and a deleted moment with Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer that gave further depth to her history with Strange.

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The Problem With the Surprise Cameos in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange 2' (CNET)

Commentary: As Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits Disney Plus, we're running the risk of the multiverse and fan-service cameos making ...

No Way Home showed there's a way to utilize fan-pleasing appearances to improve the storytelling and character-building experience. It's not just the MCU. Sony's Morbius teased the appearance of Spider-Man: Homecoming's Vulture (Michael Keaton) in commercials, but it ended up being a midcredits tease. The use of cameos is powerful. Then I thought back to the last time I felt this way, and it was another Marvel property. seeing Black Bolt's brain sort of pop made me cringe). But there was a feeling of emptiness that followed. It's what I had feared: The massive success of No Way Home, which brought back Spider-Men from two previous franchises, has set off a trend of multiverse-inspired cameos.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Home Media Review ... (The Illuminerdi)

Aside from liking and loving the film, the only true and worthwhile bonus feature is the Audio Commentary Track featuring Sam Raimi, Michael Waldron, and Richie ...

Aside from liking and loving the film, the only true and worthwhile bonus feature is the Audio Commentary Track featuring Sam Raimi, Michael Waldron, and Richie Palmer. If commentary tracks are your thing, then purchasing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on digital is the best way to go. The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness home media release comes with three featurettes, three deleted scenes, a blooper reel, and a commentary track with Sam Raimi, Micahel Waldron, and Richie Palmer. The upsetting part is that aside from the commentary track, the rest of the features can easily be found online. The commentary track is a must for MCU film nerds, or anyone looking for creative inspiration. However, if you’re the type to watch the bonus features of home media releases, then that’s another story. Dr. Strange and America Chavez’s universe-hopping adventure to escape the Scarlet Witch is now streaming on Disney+! When it is so easily accessible to watch the film, what is the best way to watch it? Chances are, if you’re a Marvel fan, you already have Disney+ because of the MCU shows.

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'Doctor Strange 2' Originally Included the Wasp, Says Writer (CNET)

Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), aka The Wasp, could have appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Marvel Studios. Marvel's ...

Waldron continued: "Yeah, I think I watched Aliens and was just thinking about the way those Marines get massacred, and, yeah, I was glad it worked. And I just thought, 'Well, why don't I take a swing and drop the Illuminati in there?'" head writer Michael Waldron said ( via The Direct). Didn't really have a second half of the second act and had no idea where the hell I was going.

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Doctor Strange 2 Originally Included Gruesome Death Scene for ... (Comicbook.com)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduced a live-action version of the Illuminati to the masses, including returning characters from other ...

Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section or by hitting our writer @AdamBarnhardt up on Twitter to chat all things MCU! Kevin always encouraged us to push it further. "Those Jonathan Hickman Illuminati comics were some of the greatest comics ever written, I think those New Avengers comics from the Secret Wars era," Palmer adds.

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Disney+ Reveals 2023 X-Men Reboot Easter Egg In Doctor Strange 2 (The Direct)

A sly allusion to X-men '97 has surfaced in the closed captions of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Indeed, a rendition of the X-Men: The Animated Series theme is heard when Charles appears on-screen, but according to the official closed captions provided by Disney+, it's meant as a bit of an Easter egg. It is on Earth-838 that Strange and Chavez are apprehended by the Illuminati, a "meeting-of-the-minds" style team of superheroes who convene to make decisions that shape the fate of their world. It's called X-Men '97 and it actually has a connection to Doctor Strange 2.

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