Release: 2016-10-25
Runtime: 1h 55m (115 minutes)
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
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Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Chris Hemsworth, Scott Adkins, more
Mads Mikkelsen
as Kaecilius
Chris Hemsworth
as Thor (uncredited)
Scott Adkins
as Lucian / Strong Zealot
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Dr. Stephen Strange
Tilda Swinton
as The Ancient One
Rachel McAdams
as Dr. Christine Palmer
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Mordo
Benjamin Bratt
as Jonathan Pangborn
Stan Lee
as Bus Passenger
Benedict Wong
as Wong
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Dr. Nicodemus West
Katrina Durden
as Blonde Zealot
After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.
The impossibilities are endless.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a superhero film that premiered on 02 May 2022, and was released in the United States on 06 May 2022. Directed by Sam Raimi, the movie is a sequel to the 2016 film Doctor Strange and is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and introducing Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. In this thrilling adventure, Strange must protect America Chavez from the Scarlet Witch, who seeks her unique powers to travel through the multiverse.
The development of this sequel began as early as October 2016, when director Scott Derrickson expressed interest in creating a follow-up. After Derrickson stepped down due to creative differences in January 2020, Raimi took over the project in February 2020. The film incorporates horror elements, a signature of Raimi’s filmmaking style, which helps set it apart from other MCU entries.
Filming began in November 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed in March 2021, taking place in various locations, including London and Los Angeles. By April 2022, the film had been fully completed and was ready for its premiere, with a reported budget of approximately $350 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever produced.
Once released, the film was a box office success, grossing around $955 million worldwide. It received a mix of reviews from critics, with many praising Raimi's direction and the film's visual style, while some pointed out its complex plot and reliance on CGI. The film holds a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has a CinemaScore grade of "B+".
In conclusion, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has successfully expanded the Marvel universe with its unique storytelling and horror elements, marking a significant entry in the MCU. The film has opened doors for future sequels, with Cumberbatch expressing interest in returning for a third installment.
