An MCU Tie-In Game Starring Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’ Illuminati Could Be Incredible
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now in theaters, giving Marvel fans a new chapter in the stories of the titular wizard and Wanda Maximoff. While the film focuses closely on these two characters, many fans were likely thrilled by the premise of multiple universes. Further, for those that have kept up with more recent teasers, the promise of the Illuminati could have become the film's most exciting aspect.
While the lineup is altered slightly from the comics, as Iron Man and Black Panther do not feature in the MCU’s Illuminati, the group’s purpose is largely the same. Comprised of the smartest minds in the universe, the faction watches from the shadows, making crucial decisions for humanity, Mutants, and Inhumans. However, the Illuminati serves a very specific purpose in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, meaning they only appear for fifteen minutes or so. An MCU tie-in game could give Marvel fans more time with this group, fleshing out their backstories and telling a story that is canon but does not interfere with the larger MCU.
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While the Illuminati are killed by Scarlet Witch in a very Invincible-like fight sequence, they prove very interesting in the screen time that they do get. The deaths of these heroes ensures that the same versions will likely not appear in future MCU films, but that does not mean that they cannot be touched on in other forms of media.
Tie-in comics and What If…? episodes based on this group are a few routes that Marvel could take, but a video game is another interesting possibility. Following several
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