Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.
Doctor Strange is a 2016 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character. It is the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and follows a neurosurgeon who becomes a sorcerer.
What it is
The film centres on Stephen Strange, a brilliant neurosurgeon whose career-ending car accident drives him to seek healing through mystic arts. He becomes a sorcerer and defends the world from supernatural threats.
Why it matters
Doctor Strange is a key Phase Three entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing Benedict Cumberbatch as the character. It set up his role in later MCU films and spawned a 2022 sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Key details
Scott Derrickson directed the film, which premiered in Hong Kong on October 13, 2016, and released in the U.S. on November 4. It grossed $677.8 million worldwide and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.
In short
- Based on Marvel Comics’ Doctor Strange character.
- Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Strange.
- Part of MCU Phase Three.
- Grossed $677.8 million worldwide and nominated for Best Visual Effects.
The film was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and was widely distributed in Canada as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has a major audience in Canadian theatres.[1]
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange_(2016_film)Supports: Film identity, director, cast, MCU placement, release dates, box office, awards, and sequel.
- Marvel Studios — https://www.marvel.com/movies/doctor-strangeSupports: Official premise describing Stephen Strange, his car accident, and his move into mystic arts.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange_(film)Supports: Disambiguation confirming Doctor Strange as a Marvel Comics superhero.