NEWSBy Darryl Lara January 10, 2023Doctor Strange 3 is getting fast-tracked at Marvel

New rumors suggest Benedict Cumberbatch may be returning for a third film before Avengers: The Kang Dynasty comes out in May 2025. 

Marvel is believed to be adding movies to its slate for Phase 5 and 6 and has decided to fast-track Doctor Strange 3.

With regards to Doctor Strange, the insider adds, "They are looking into doing a Kamar Taj set series to tie into Doctor Strange 3 as more magic users are popping up."

Scott Derrickson directed the first Doctor Strange film before being replaced by Sam Raimi for the second film and it's said Derrickson will come back for the third Doctor Strange.

If the rumors are true Doctor Strange 3 will launch ahead of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, then Disney and Marvel have some reshuffling to do.

With all the additions and delays, it will not be a surprise if Marvel ultimately decides to push back Avengers: The Kang Dynasty to late 2026 or Secret Wars towards the summer of

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