Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Featurette & Posters Unveiled

Marvel Studios has revealed the first behind-the-scenes featurette (via Fandango) and new character posters for its long-awaited MCU sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which will be arriving in theaters on Friday, May 6.

The video feature a commentary by director Sam Raimi and the main cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Benedict Wong as they discussed the film’s larger scale, different realities, darker tone, and unexpected surprises.

Check out the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness featurette below:

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“In the film, the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before,” reads the synopsis. “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.”

Described as the first Marvel Cinematic Universe horror film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sees the return of Cumberbatch as he reprises his role as Dr. Stephen Strange. This time the Sorcerer Supreme will be joined by Scarlet Witch, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen, who is coming off from the critical success of WandaVision. The sequel is expected to tie into the events from WandaVision, Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Joining Cumberbatch are returning MCU alums Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and Rachel McAdams, who are reprising their roles as Karl Mordo, Wong, and Dr. Christine Palmer, respectively. It will also feature the introduction of the live-action debut of Marvel hero America Chavez, who will be portrayed by newcomer Xochitl Gomez (The Baby-Sitters Club).

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The film is directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy) from a script written by Emmy-winning scribe Michael Waldron (Loki). It is executive produced by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.