Benedict Cumberbatch recently said he wouldn't be in the next "Avengers" movie as Doctor Strange. Now, he's backtracking... maybe.

Benedict Cumberbatch's recent quotes cast serious doubt for the heroes slated to oppose Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

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.

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,

Breaking Marvel news and Benedict Cumberbatch who plays Doctor Strange in the MCU, has confirmed that he will not be appearing in Avengers Doomsday as Doctor Strange! Marvel Studios had other plans for Doomsday that don't involve Doctor Strange since Kang is gone and Doom is coming.

Benedict Cumberbatch's comments about the future of Doctor Strange have left people confused and a little bit scared about the future of the MCU!

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

Avengers: Doomsday is still more than a year away, but it’s not too early to learn a few of the movie’s secrets. For instance, Doctor Strange won’t be appearing in this next Avengers film, apparently.

Benedict Cumberbatch shares why Doctor Strange won't appear in "Avengers: Doomsday," and reacts to Robert Downey Jr.'s return.

The actor also talks up where we’ll find the character in the next two ‘Avengers’ movies, with word he’ll have a big role to play in ‘Secret Wars’.

Fans seem to be pretty mixed on the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom so far. Some are vocally upset with Marvel’s decision to use Doom to replace Kang as the main villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ongoing Multiverse Saga.