While Marvel has not officially announced Doctor Strange 3, it sounds like the studio is developing the sequel behind-the-scenes, collaborating very closely with star Benedict Cumberbatch. In an interview with Variety,

Benedict Cumberbatch recently revealed that Doctor Stranger is not in Avengers: Doomsday, and Marvel has already proven how this could work.

Luckily, Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed his MCU return, and revealed which Avengers movies to expect Doctor Strange. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that entire phases of the shared universe come to a head with the Avengers flicks.

Benedict Cumberbatch has said his Marvel Cinematic Universe character Doctor Strange is skipping the next big team up in Avengers Doomsday but will play a "central role" in its sequel Avengers Secret Wars.

Marvel Studios is known for its airtight secrecy, but Benedict Cumberbatch just threw a curveball during a candid chat with Variety . The Doctor Strange star shared some surprising details about the character’s Marvel Cinematic Universe trajectory,

Benedict Cumberbatch gives NSFW response to question about Doctor Strange being in Avengers: Doomsday. Those who were excited to see Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday will be disappointed with the latest update on his status. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Benedict Cumberbatch has teased that Doctor Strange might not appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Here's what we know.

“Is that a spoiler? F— it!” Cumberbatch joked during the interview. However, his absence won’t last long. He confirmed his character would be “in a lot” of Avengers: Secret Wars, which follows Doomsday. “He’s quite central to where things might go,” Cumberbatch said.