Doctor Strange 2 cast, plot, release date: All you need to know about the Marvel sequel

Benedict Cumberbatch entered the ranks of Marvel heroes when he took up the mantle of Doctor Strange.

The 2016 Doctor Strange movie debuted to positive reviews, holding an 89 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

But the heartbreaking ending of Avengers: Infinity War threw a lot of sequels into question.

Recently reports from Marvel head Kevin Feige have confirmed, however, that not all heroes are lost.

How will Doctor Strange come back?

During promotion for Ant-Man and the Wasp Marvel, Feige said: “Sometimes it’s where do those characters pop up?

“Doctor Strange, you know, whenever we do another Strange one, which we will do, it will be a number of years from the first Strange, and yet he’s a very big part of Avengers: Infinity War.

“So it is just a good problem to have when you have too many beloved characters that people want to see more of, whilst keeping to our core belief that we need to keep exploring nuance and keep doing different types of things.”

This all sounds hopeful, especially given the Black Panther sequel is in the works despite T’Challa having met his end during Infinity War, too.

When is Doctor Strange 2 out in cinemas?

The exact release date has yet to be confirmed.

Digital Spy speculates a sequel will arrive in 2020, as the studio has never released more than three movies in one year.

2019 has already got its schedule sorted with Captain Marvel, Avengers 4, and Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Cumberbatch said: “That’s all kind of lined up as far as I’m aware, but who knows?”

What will the plot of Doctor Strange 2 be?

Despite the original movie setting up Mordo as the main antagonist, director Scott Dickerson has plans for a different villain in the sequel.

“I really like the character of Nightmare and the concept that the Nightmare Realm is a dimension,” Derrickson told IGN.

“That’s early – that’s like the first Strange tale. I think that’s in the introductory episode of Doctor Strange, and I always loved that.”

“I hope somewhere down the line we do get to explore that because I think that’s a super cool concept,” he added.

Who will star in Doctor Strange 2?

Benedict Cumberbatch will obviously return as the eponymous hero.

Co-star Benedict Wong will also likely reprise his role as Wong in the sequel.

Despite Mordo not being the main villain, Chiwetel Ejiofor may appear as well.

There may be another Marvel character who shows his face, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies tend to feature cameos from their fellow heroes.

Is there a trailer for Doctor Strange 2?

No, far from it.

In the event of a 2020 release date, the trailer would likely arrive in summer 2019.

Keep your eye on this space for any and all updates.