When traditional medicine fails him he hears of a new way to heal the body and he seeks for healing, and hope. Doctor strange is a 2016 american superhero film based on the marvel comics character of the same name. Originally a brilliant yet arrogant neurosurgeon, strange. But doctor strange in the multiverse of madness, out in may 2021, might be even more interesting for the main mcu storyline. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely placea mysterious enclave known as kamartaj. The infinity stones are significant factors in avengers, thor. In all fairness, even doctor strange wielding the time stone would have a hard time keeping up. Next year is already booked with the trinity of captain marvel, avengers 4, and spiderman. Doctor strange marvel cinematic universe wiki fandom. Where does doctor strange take place in the mcu timeline. The marvel cinematic universe mcu films are a series of american superhero films produced by marvel studios based on characters that appear in publications by marvel comics. Many have debated doctor stranges position in the mcu timeline considering hes mentioned briefly in the winter soldier.
Doctor strange 2 gets delayed by 6 months, will still arrive in 2021 what the comics did was, they brought with doctor strange an extra dimension into psychadelia, mysticism, and. The first is in release order, kicking off with 2008s iron man. This film spans the one of the longest periods of the marvel movies timeline one full year so it can fit either here or right before thor. This is a subreddit dedicated to marvel comics, its publications and hundreds of characters. Some may say its a simple answer, but there are many fans who say the doctor strange film starts way back around the time of an. There are two common ways to build a marvel movies timeline. The first avenger 1942 captain marvel 1995 iron man 2010 iron man 2 2011 the incredible hulk 2011 thor 2011 the avengers 2012 iron man 3 2012 thor. Doctor strange film marvel cinematic universe wiki. Marvels official mcu timeline creates potential doctor strange plot hole. It is the fourteenth film in the marvel cinematic universe, and the second film of phase three. Part of the challenge of placing these guardian of the galaxy films in the mcu timeline is that they seem separate and all take place in outer space. Why doctor strange could be the most important marvel. But the most likely possibility is that doctor strange happens in 201617. Brie larsons first captain marvel outing is the second adventure on the marvel timeline, the majority of the film taking place in 1995.
Theres a moment in marvels kaleidoscopic comic book adventure doctor strange, when the good doctor played by benedict cumberbatch, formerly. Captain marvel is the first true origin story as in, she wasnt seen in a marvel movie previously since 2016s doctor strange, but the film also gives fans a new look at agents nick fury and. The lineup, presented by marvel president kevin feige, includes many mcu firsts. Lets also not forget marvel has tapped sam raimi to direct doctor strange in the multiverse of madness, an upcoming mcu movie. The mcu is the shared universe in which all of the films are set.
The film was released on october 25, 2016 internationally and on november 4, 2016, in the united states. Its become standard reasoning to believe that each movie in. Other upcoming marvel cinematic universe movies include captain marvel on march 8, 2019. Originally a brilliant, although arrogant, neurosurgeon, strange got into a car accident which resulted with his hands becoming crippled. Marvels most important mcu phase 4 film might introduce.
Raimi, if you didnt know, directed all three tobey macguire. Marvel releases official timeline to clear up spiderman. Doctor strange is a 2016 superhero film, based on the marvel comics superhero of the same name. Ragnarok, and one of the tritagonists of both avengers. Its one of the most selfcontained movies in the entire mcu, with only a brief glimpse of avengers tower to fix it in relation to the rest of the marvel blockbusters. And as controversies over captain marvel easter eggs, references to other pivotal moments in the civil war battles, and the actual amount of time it takes to forge a sorcerer supreme, were breaking down the actual dates and time offered in the movie itself. Doctor strange 20162017 as you can tell, 2016 was quite a wild ride in the marvel universe. Is the doctor strange movie set far in the mcus future. Unfortunately, the release of doctor strange may have thrown a wrench into the relatively smoothly cruising timeline of the mcu. Where does doctor strange fits in the mcu timeline. The dark world, doctor strange, age of ultron, infinity war, and captain marvel. As you noticed marvel released 3 movies in 2019 so far and captain marvel filled a gap in storyline, avengers end game round up the big picture, spider man. Stephen strange is a major character in the marvel cinematic universe. Avengers infinity war spider man doctor strange marvel.
Marvels official mcu timeline creates potential doctor. A complete timeline of the marvel cinematic universe photos. While guardians of the galaxy was technically the fourth film to be released in phase 2, watching it first raises the stakes of thor. Strange went to medical school and eventually graduated with an m. As marvel fans count down to the release of doctor strange, heres a running chronological timeline of all the major events in the mcu. Heres the best marvel movie timeline if you really want to make the most of it all. Doctor strange 2 is set to follow benedict cumberbatchs appearances in thor ragnarok, avengers infinity war and avengers 4 and now marvel boss kevin feige has given an. Iron man and doctor strange src stephen vincent strange m.
How to watch the marvel movies in order chronological order. Stephen strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. Doctor strange is currently showing in theaters, and while theres no official word yet on doctor strange 2, the spellcasting hero is confirmed to return for 2018s avengers. Luke owen looks at the mcu timeline warning, there are some spoilers for doctor strange in this article. Doctor strange is one of marvel studios most standalone movies in quite a while, but of course there are clues as to how it fits into the wider mcu so we found ourselves wondering where its. In it, chiwetel ejiofors mordo parts ways with strange. He had a sister named donna, who drowned after getting a cramp while swimming. He is a powerful sorcerer and leading member of the masters of the mystic arts. Doctor strange is listed as 2016 to 2017, around the time it came out as well. Marvel phase 1 iron man beginning, phase 4 thanos infinity gauntlet to dormammu and new avengers. How to watch marvel movies in order chronological and. Weve decided to place the film here because a its been confirmed that the events took place in 2016 and b a brief shot of.
Mcu films usually reference an event from a previous movie which kinda give us a way to put in on a timeline. In endgame, when banner travels back to the battle of new york which happened in 2012 the ancient one says to hulk after him asking for doctor strange youre 5. Every marvel movie and tv show in chronological order bradley russell. Doctor strange is still getting a sequel, marvel boss. Doctor strange in the multiverse of madness opens on may 7th, 2021, which gives us plenty of time to figure out whether any of these rumors were accurate or not. The film was directed by scott derrickson from a screenplay he wrote with jon spaihts and c. The official timeline comes ahead of avengers 4 arriving in mid2019. Avengers infinity war spider man doctor strange timeline. D is a powerful sorcerer and master of the mystic arts. Marvel movies timeline the mcu in order of story 2020.
From marvel studios comes doctor strange, the story of worldfamous neurosurgeon dr. Specialist strange is a 2016 american hero film dependent on the marvel comics character of a similar name, created by marvel studios and circulated by walt disney studios motion pictures. A marvel movie marathon will help you pass the time until phase 4 finally begins. The marvel cinematic universe mcu now contains 23 films and counting. Doctor strange will introduce the marvel multiverse to. Far from home might or might not be the begining of the new saga yet. The earliest we would see doctor strange 2 is 2020. Doctor strange takes place between civil war and gotg 2. Stephen stranges benedict cumberbatch who is a high ranked surgeon, crushes his hands in a car accident robs him of continuing in his profession. For example, iron man 3 references avengers, antman references age of ultron, antman and the wasp references civil war, etc. The official timeline of all the marvel movies the credits. Marvel hasnt announced a second doctor strange movie yet, but the postcredits sequence strongly suggests that there will be one. Doctor strange comics doctor strange comic book list. To put an end to the chaos, doctor strange enters the dark dimension and traps dormammu in a time loop until he agrees to leave earth with kaecilius and his zealots.
If that is the casewhere will the doc strange movie fit in the timeline. Principal photography for marvel studios productions typically begins about a year from the film s set release date, and thats basically the plan for doctor strange in the multiverse of madness. Whats more, the narratives of movies and television series are concurrent. Unable to save his sister, strange decided to become a doctor to save lives. New leak might finally reveal exactly when the xmen will. Triumph and torment trade paperback marvel masterworks. The films have been in production since 2007, and in that time marvel studios has produced and released 23 films, with at least 14 more in various stages.
Doctor strange marvel cinematic universe heroes wiki. Before that, fans will finally see the arrival of captain marvel early next year. Nonetheless, as the series is an equally integral part of the marvel narrative, we added a timeline that attempts to put the. The second is a chronological marvel movie order, following the order of events. Specifically, he is the titular protagonist of doctor strange, a major character in thor. Homecoming opened with a title card placing it eight years after the avengers. Produced by marvel studios and distributed by walt disney studios motion pictures, it is the 14th film in the marvel cinematic universe mcu. Spoilers follow marvel messed up the timeline of mcu with this film, i guess. Doctor strange has always been difficult to place in the mcu timeline.
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