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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis going to be a wild ride.

While there has been a lot of secrecy surrounding the upcoming film — including the official plot, cast, and more — fans finally got the first look at what’s to come inSpider-Man: No Way From Home.

The film’s post-credits scene doubles asa short teaser trailer forDoctor Strange 2, which was officially released online on Dec. 22.

During the 2022 Super Bowl,the official trailer was unveiledandeven more potential cameos were teased.

Let’s just say, things are about to get … strange.

As we anxiously wait to see how everything will unfold, read ahead for everything we know aboutDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Warning: slight spoilers ahead.

Who’s in the cast forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

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Given how closely the storyline intersects withLokiseason 1, there have been rumors that Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Owen Wilson (Mobius M. Mobius), and Sophia di Martino (Sylvie)could make appearances in the film, although Marvel hasn’t confirmed anything yet.

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In the official trailer released during the Super Bowl, fans are convinced that Patrick Stewart’s Professor X makes a cameo in one scene with Doctor Strange. There have also been rumors about other X-Men characters making cameos, but nothing has been confirmed.

During the premiere on May 2, Marvel alums Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter), Lia McHugh (Sprite), and Lashana Lynch (Maria Rambeau) walked the red carpet, leading fans to wonder if they’ll also make cameos in the film.

Who is directingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

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If you’re a fan of Tobey Maguire’sSpider-Manfilms, the upcomingDoctor Strangefilm will be a real treat. Sam Raimi, who famously helmed theSpider-Mantrilogy,will direct the upcoming film. It’s certainly a fitting team-up as the recent MCU films have been connecting various Marvel adaptations throughout the years.

What is the plot ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswill follow Dr. Stephen Strange’s continuing research on the Time Stone. However, the recent trailers offer some more clues about what’s to come.

Most notably, the trailers show various variants of Doctor Strange, including Strange Supreme, who previously appeared in Disney+‘sWhat If…?series. Could the big bad inDoctor Strange 2actually be Doctor Strange himself? Anything is possible!

IsDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessa horror movie?

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Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS.

First reviews of the filmshared on May 3 tease the upcoming film is much darker than past MCU projects.

In hisVarietyreview, Owen Gleiberman called the Marvel movie a “ride, a head trip, a CGI horror jam, a what-is-reality Marvel brainteaser and, at moments, a bit of an ordeal. It’s a somewhat engaging mess, but a mess all the same.”

Where can you watch the trailer forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?

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The first look atDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessdebuted during the post-credits forSpider-Man: No Way Home, which was released in theaters on Dec. 17.

On Dec. 22,Marvel shared the teaser traileronline alongside a quote from Doctor Strange that read, “The Multiverse is a concept about which we know frighteningly little.”

On Feb. 13, Marvel sharedthe official traileronline after it aired during the 2022 Super Bowl.

When willDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessbe released?

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The film was originally supposed to be released on May 7, 2021, butkept getting pushed backdue to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film will now be released in theaters on May 6, 2022.

Though a Disney+ release date hasn’t been announced yet, given past releases, it willlikely be available to stream on June 20.

source: people.com