After several spectacular trailers and frustrating leaks, Doctor Strange 2 is finally close to its theatrical release worldwide. However, some Marvel fans wonder if the much-awaited sequel will be available for streaming on Disney Plus. Well, here's everything you need to know about the movie's release.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is one of the most awaited movies of 2022. As the title suggests, the movie will dive deep into the multiverse, and we'll get to see different versions of Dr. Strange in the film. Wanda will also play a crucial part in the film, and she'll most probably appear as a villain in the movie. Apart from that, the movie will also feature some new characters as part of the MCU, including America Chavez, Charles Xavier, and many more.
The upcoming Phase 4 MCU film will expand everything that Loki's finale has started with the death of "He who Remains." The film makes some bold choices in terms of story, so it's no wonder that millions of worldwide fans are excited to experience the film in theatres.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Release Date
Marvel Studios premiered Doctor Strange 2 in Hollywood on May 2nd. For the rest of the US, the movie will be available in theatres starting May 6th, 2022. In the UK, however, the sequel will hit theatres on May 5th, 2022. If you can't wait for the film to arrive on the streaming service, you can grab tickets on Fandango.
Doctor Strange 2 is Not Arriving on Disney Plus in May 2022
While most movie enthusiasts are comfortable watching Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the theatres, some part of the community wants to watch the movie from the comfort of their home. But unfortunately, Marvel Studios is only releasing the Phase 4 film in theatres, at least for now. However, like every MCU project, Doctor Strange 2 will arrive for streaming on Disney Plus at some point.
Previous MCU projects such as Shang-Chi and Eternals arrived on Disney Plus almost two months after their theatrical release. So, if the studio follows the same trend with Doctor Strange 2, we might see it on the streaming service around July 2022. However, it's important to note that the film's release date on Disney Plus also depends on its theatrical run. Generally, MCU movies stay in theatres for around 45 days, but the studio might extend the theatrical run if the movie is doing well. In that case, the movie's streaming release date is also pushed back.
Is Doctor Strange 2 Worth Watching in Theatres?
The short answer to this question is, YES, Doctor Strange 2 is one of those MCU projects that you should definitely watch in theatres. The film is currently sitting at a critic rating of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and people are mostly saying good things about it online.
Besides the brilliant performance from the cast, the Phase 4 film substantially expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe by introducing some new characters. We aren't going to spoil anything for you, but let's just say that Doctor Strange 2 paves the path for some major upcoming Marvel characters in the MCU.