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Spoilers ahead for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Strange's second movie, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," sees the good doctor and the Scarlet Witch in direct conflict for the first time. Having delved deeply into the Darkhold, Wanda begins the film under the grimoire's insidious influence. She is cold, cruel, and wildly violent, and she brings all of that wickedness to the forefront in her quest to capture America Chavez and steal the young woman's ability to travel the…

It turns out that the comic book version of Wundagore is pretty much what it says on the "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" tin, right down to Chthon the Darkhold author's association with the place. However, there are some differences. In the comics, Wundagore is actually the place where Wanda and his brother, Pietro (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the MCU) were born, and where Chthon played a first-hand role in infusing Wanda with her magical prowess.  An even bigger difference between the…

A significant plot point in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" is the concept of Incursions, which are clashes between two universes that tend to destroy one of them. The end result of such loss is in full display in one of the movie's trippier scenes, which depicts an Earth where the laws of physics have irreparably broken. In the comics, Incursions are pretty much exactly that, too — a short period during which two universes collide, with Earth acting as Ground Zero for the situation.…

Adrift on Earth-838, Doctor Strange and America Chavez are soon captured by the Illuminati's agents. In a cosmically bittersweet twist, one of these agents turns out to be Christine. She's a renowned scientist in this reality, concerned with the exploration and categorization of the multiverse. One facet of this work is naming each new universe. "Our universe is 838," she tells Strange, "and we've designated yours 616." Comic readers will be familiar with this designation: The 616 universe is the primary…

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessDir: Sam RaimiCast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel EjioforRating: 2.5/5 This sequel to “Doctor Strange” appropriates “Avengers: Endgame” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home” action with references, in order to expand the Marvel comic and lend it a multi-dimensional experience. So we see Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies, traversing the mind-bending alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new…

Before we get to the big, climactic battle of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," Stephen becomes stranded in a universe that's collapsing in on itself where a variant known as Sinister Strange is isolated in a Sanctum tower with the evil book called the Darkhold. At first, our Strange doesn't realize that this Strange has gone to the dark side. He and Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams) initially plan to ask for help defeating Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), until Sinister Strange grasps the…

Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally out in the wild, and while it’s getting less positive reviews than what longtime Marvel Studios fans have grown accustomed to, it’s still a solid reception for the director’s trippy take on the MCU. The movie adopted a distinctly Raimi tone, bringing out some of the horror weirdness that’s defined so much of the director’s catalog. Some might understandably feel it’s a much-needed shakeup to the typically safe Marvel formula, with horror fans surely…

Still from "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."DisneyThe summer blockbuster season has started with a bang. Disney's latest Marvel Cinematic Universe flick "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" snared $185 million domestically over its debut weekend, the highest haul of any movie released in 2022."Nothing says movie theaters are back more than a Marvel movie posting a monumental debut," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. "This is great news for the industry, moviegoers and the…

The BBC has named Ncuti Gatwa as Doctor Who’s Fourteenth Doctor. Gatwa will take over the role in 2023, replacing Jodie Whittaker as the current Doctor. “This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care,” Gatwa said in a statement to the BBC. “I will endeavour my upmost to do the same.” The Scottish actor previously played Eric Effiong in Netflix’s comedy series…

Fortnite has added a new Scarlet Witch skin, just in time for the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The hero is the latest character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to make her way to the popular battle royale game. The Sokovian sorceress joins Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, who were recently added to the game. Like all other cosmetic items, the Scarlet Witch skin grants no competitive advantage in the game and is available for purchase from the Fortnite Item Shop.On Friday, Fortnite announced…