
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange. It is set to be the sequel to the 2016 film Doctor Strange and the twenty-fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Sam Raimi and written by Michael Waldron, and it stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character, along with Elizabeth Olsen, who will reprise her role as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch from the MCU. The plot of the film is not yet known, but it is expected to explore the concept of the multiverse, which was first introduced in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far From Home. The film is also said to have a strong connection to the upcoming Disney+ series WandaVision, which centers around Wanda Maximoff and her abilities, and it is also expected to have a significant impact on the overall MCU. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to be released on March 25, 2022.