Illuminati Confirmed For Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
After massive fan speculation, it appears that Marvel's Illuminati is in fact joining the MCU through Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Following the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, Phase 4 of the MCU has been exploring multiple new territories. As established characters get the spotlight after the deaths of various Avengers, Marvel Studios is also bringing in the next generation of superheroes, both through film and TV. The MCU has also introduced the Multiverse concept as various MCU movies and Disney+ shows are toying with alternative realities. Following Spider-Man: No Way Home, the first Doctor Strange sequel will take it to the next level.
While Patrick Stewart's Professor X will be one of the Multiverse cameos, the latest Doctor Strange 2 trailer did suggest the possible introduction of the Illuminati. The famous Marvel team, which was established in Marvel lore in 2005, was a secret alliance between Professor X, Doctor Strange, Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Black Bolt, and Namor. After Stewart's iconic X-Men character was heard in the trailer, fans noticed that there were at least six other seats in the same room, suggesting that Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange 2 might be setting up the MCU's take on the Illuminati.
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As Doctor Strange 2 is less than two months away from hitting theaters, it appears the Illuminati is indeed getting the MCU treatment. In a new image from Empire Magazine, as shared through Cosmic Marvel on Twitter, Benedict Cumberbatch's titular hero is seen in the same location from the trailer where Professor X's voice could be heard. On the right side of the photo, a caption reads «Benedict Wong returns as Sorcerer Supreme
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