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Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange has become one of the most pivotal characters in the MCU. The character proved to be integral in the fight against Thanos and his eventual defeat inAvengers: Endgame. The character’s latest appearance was inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Being referred to as The Master of the Mystic Arts, there is one confusing instance that fans have about the character. Considering his deep knowledge of mystical and cosmic forces and beings, the character did not recognize and failed to anticipate Thanos’ arrival. This was an odd mystery that continues to puzzle fans.
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Doctor Strange Not Knowing Thanos Does Not Make Sense
Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange slowly became The Master of the Mystic Arts in his 2016 solo film. The character proved to be integral in the battle against Thanos and his minions inAvengers: Infinity Warand the events of the film. However, one scene from the film continues to puzzle fans due to a certain illogical narrative thread.
In the film, when Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner crashes into the Sanctum Sanctorum, he tells Doctor Strange that Thanos is coming. However, he does not recognize who Thanos is. This does not make sense as The Mad Titan has been looming over the MCU since 2012’sThe Avengers.
Cumberbatch’s character also makes one significant statement that contradicts his non-awareness of who Thanos is. InThor: Ragnarok, Loki, and Thor meet Doctor Strange who helps them in finding their father. Strange specifically tells Thor,
“So, I keep a watch list of individuals and beings from other realms that may be a threat to this world. Your adopted brother, Loki, is one of these beings.”
Thanos has been teased as the ultimate threat from the first Avengers film. The fact that Doctor Strange was not aware of who Thanos was inAvengers: Infinity Warfeels contradictory with how the character has been set up to that point. This scenario can be taken as one of the many narrative plotholes and big continuity errors in the MCU.
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Benedict Cumberbatch Wants to Continue Exploring Doctor Strange As A Character
Benedict Cumberbatch’s most recent appearance as Doctor Strange was in 2022’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.The character is expected to have a strong presence in the future of the MCU. However, no official news has been out about his next MCU appearance. Cumberbatch is, however, game to continue playing the character.
Cumberbatch expressed in an interview in 2022 that, he wants to explore more facets of the character and he has a lot to give to him as an actor. He said, (viaTotal Film)
“I’m not tired of it all yet. I really enjoy playing this character, and I’ve still got a lot left to give as him, and a lot more adventures I want to have with him.”
Cumberbatch recently teased in an appearance on theJW3 Speaker Seriesthat he is set to shoot/appear in an MCU project next year. It remains to be seen how his character contributes to the larger narrative of the Multiverse Saga, His next potential third film will also be exciting as Strange and Charlize’s Theron Clea are teaming up to stop an incursion.
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Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
