The Illuminati members in Doctor Strange 2, listed and explained

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduces us to a new group: the Illuminati. After all, there weren't enough groups and organizations in the MCU, with SHIELD and SWORD and HYDRA and the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy and the TVA... you get the point. The Doctor Strange sequel is the first time the Illuminati has appeared in the MCU, so who are they? Where did they come from? Why do I sort of recognize some of them?

That's where we come in. Due to Doctor Strange 2's flurry of cameos from throughout Marvel history, it can be difficult to keep up with exactly who's who – and not everybody has that Comic Book Guy friend to help them with the obscure references. But don't worry, we'll be that guy! Below we go through all the members of the Illuminati in Doctor Strange 2, where you've seen them before, and why one of them probably has a long future in the MCU. Be warned: spoilers for Doctor Strange 2 are ahead! Turn back now if you haven't seen the new Marvel movie.

In Doctor Strange 2, we meet the Illuminati in the multiverse – in the universe designated 838, to be exact. This secret society is comprised of six members: Karl Mordo, Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, Black Bolt, Captain Carter, and Captain Marvel. Each member represents a different group of superheroes, and they meet regularly with the aim of exchanging information to prevent wars and conflicts across the multiverse, especially incursions, where two multiverses collide. Universe 838's Doctor Strange was also a member, but he was soon corrupted by the Darkhold, similar to Scarlet Witch in the film, and Strange was killed by Black Bolt.

Played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is an alternate version of the character we know from the first Doctor Strange