With just about a year left until the release of Avengers: Doomsday, the Marvel fandom is buzzing with speculation, theories, and unanswered questions. One of the biggest mysteries revolves around Doctor Strange, and whether Benedict Cumberbatch’s sorcerer will return in a significant way. Now, a new rumor suggests that not only will Strange appear in the film — he might bring a major character from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness along with him. If this rumor turns out to be true, it could be one of the most exciting connections the MCU has built in Phase 6.
The Mystery Around Doctor Strange’s Involvement
From the start, Doctor Strange’s status in Avengers: Doomsday has been unpredictable. In interviews, Benedict Cumberbatch has gone back and forth:
- First, he claimed he would not appear in the film.
- Later, he clarified that he would be part of the cast after all.
But things became confusing when Marvel revealed the official cast list — and Cumberbatch’s name was nowhere to be seen.
Fans found it strange (pun intended) that someone as important as Doctor Strange would be kept “secret,” considering his central role in the multiverse storyline. Still, Marvel loves surprises, misdirection, and unexpected reveals — so nothing is ever certain until we see it on screen.
Now, a new rumor may finally clear up the confusion.
A New Rumor Suggests Doctor Strange Returns With a Powerful Ally
According to a report circulating online, Doctor Strange will indeed appear in Avengers: Doomsday. But even more exciting is the second part of the rumor: he won’t be alone.
He will be accompanied by Clea — the powerful sorceress introduced in the mid-credits scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, portrayed by Charlize Theron.
Who Is Clea?
- Clea is one of the most famous characters from Doctor Strange’s comic mythology.
- She eventually becomes the Sorcerer Supreme in many comic storylines.
- She is deeply connected to the Dark Dimension.
- She also becomes Strange’s partner — romantically and magically.
In her MCU debut, she appears suddenly, telling Strange that he has created a multiversal incursion — a catastrophic collision between universes — and that he needs to help her fix it.
She then literally slices open reality, and the two jump inside.
This was meant to set up Doctor Strange’s next big adventure, and fans have been waiting to see where that storyline leads.
According to the Rumor — That Story Continues in Avengers: Doomsday
The new speculation claims:
- Doctor Strange is still working with Clea
- They are traveling through dimensions
- They are sealing incursions
- Their goal is to prevent the collapse of the multiverse
All of this directly ties Avengers: Doomsday to Multiverse of Madness. It would make perfect sense, because the multiverse is expected to be a central theme in the upcoming Avengers films.
If this rumor proves true, it means Marvel is finally paying off the loose threads left behind after Multiverse of Madness. It also suggests Doctor Strange may play a more important role than expected — even if his screentime remains limited.
Why This Rumor Has Fans Excited
There are two major reasons fans hope this news is real:
1. Clea’s Story Needs To Continue
Her introduction was brief but epic. Many viewers felt the post-credits scene was one of the franchise’s most exciting teases in years. But since then, Marvel has remained silent about her role in the larger universe.
Bringing her into Avengers: Doomsday would:
- Give her character proper development
- Reinforce her importance to the multiversal crisis
- Set up future Doctor Strange films
And of course, having Charlize Theron in the MCU is a huge win — fans want to see more of her.
2. Doctor Strange Is Too Important to Sit This One Out
The multiverse storyline is practically built around him. From No Way Home to Multiverse of Madness, Strange has been at the center of dimensional chaos.
Leaving him out of the next Avengers movie would feel incomplete.
How Big Will Doctor Strange’s Role Be?
Even if the rumor is true, the size of Strange’s role is still unknown. He might:
- Play a major supporting role
- Appear only in one or two key scenes
- Have a cameo that sets up the next multiverse crisis
- Be involved in the climax, depending on how the story unfolds
Marvel has been extremely secretive about Avengers: Doomsday, and almost nothing is confirmed other than the villain — Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., in a bold and unexpected casting twist.
With a threat as big as Doom and a multiverse at risk of collapse, it makes sense for Strange to return in a meaningful way.
When Will We Know More?
According to speculation, the first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday may drop very soon. Many believe it will be attached to the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which hits theaters next week.
If that happens, fans could finally get:
- A glimpse of the plot
- A look at Doom
- Hints about the multiverse storyline
- And possibly confirmation of Strange and Clea’s return
Until then, everything remains in rumor territory. But given Strange’s importance, Clea’s unresolved arc, and the multiverse storyline heading toward its climax, this rumor feels not just exciting — but logical.
Final Thoughts
The idea of Doctor Strange teaming up with Clea and returning in Avengers: Doomsday is thrilling for longtime MCU fans. It connects multiple stories, brings back a powerful new character, and ties together the loose ends left by Multiverse of Madness.
If this rumor is true, it could become one of the most meaningful plot threads leading into the MCU’s next chapter.
Until Marvel confirms it, all we can do is wait — and hope.