Benedict Cumberbatch says Dr Stephen Strange won't be in Avengers: Doomsday. The 48-year-old actor has confirmed that his superhero will be taking a hiatus in the 2026 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster. Speaking to Variety, Cumberbatch said: "Is that a spoiler? F*** it!"

Benedict Cumberbatch has teased that Doctor Strange might not appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Here's what we know.

Benedict Cumberbatch is opening up about Doctor Strange's future in the MCU going forward. Cumberbatch first played Stephen Strange in 2016's Doctor Strange, which was directed by Scott Derrickson. He went on to reprise the role in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok,