Anticipation is building as the release ofSpider-Man: No Way Homeinches closer into view. The possibility of easter eggs and significant reveals embedded within the end credits adds even more fuel to the fire, but one rumored piece of excitement is the unveiling of the newDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessteaser.
Based on what audiences have pieced together from theSpider-Man: No Way Homepromotional rollout, Strange will use his magic to help Spider-Man reverse the reveal of his identity, which occurred at the end ofSpider-Man: Far From Home. However, Strange’s power utilization opens other universal branches that become difficult to contain due to an apparent mistake.The premise of the newDoctor Strangefilmis unknown, but the multiverse has been an evolving element within the MCU. The first mentions appeared within theWondaVisionandLokiDisney Plus series, butSpider-Man: No Way Homeseems to be the engine that will drive the momentum ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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Reports have circulated that audiences could expect to see aDoctor Strange 2trailer before the end of the year, which sparks a level of intrigue within this new speculation. According to a Tweet by Cinema Reviewed, theDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessteaser will serve as the second post-credits scene forSpider-Man: No Way Home. There is no report on when an official trailer will be released, but a glimpse into the narrative would make sense after a film that deals with a similar subject matter.
In a new trailer released by Sony forSpider-Man: No Way Home, audiences can briefly see Strange mimicking actions on display in theWandaVisionDisney Plus series. Strange seems to be casting unrecognized runes eerily similar to Wanda Maximoff and Agatha Harkness. The spell ensures that the use of magic is limited solely to the individual who casts the enchantment.WandaVisionstar Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff, announced that the filming of the newDoctor Strangefilm had wrapped in September. It is no secret that Wanda Maximoff will play a massive role in theMultiverse of Madness, but it is yet another connection that may make a rumored teaser a possibility.
Every look atSpider-Man: No Way Homeseems to reveal something new, which only builds upon the excitement within audiences to see how the multiverse will establish its role in the MCU.The emergence of familiar Spider-Man villainsfrom previousSpider-Manfilms highlights the effect a universal shift will have on the arch of the narrative. The role of Strange seems to be centered around containing and reestablishing order, but the collapse of the multiverse appears to be the main focus of the newest phase of the MCU. A tease of the newDoctor Strangefilm would be a welcomed surprise, but its inclusion would make a tremendous amount of sense. What better bridge to establish than to have the obstacles of Strange lead into his newest adventure? Connections across various MCU stories is a solid way of letting audiences know that things will collide head-on pretty soon.
Rumors are a part of the game and have sparked many conversations that have ended in disappointment. The footage released forSpider-Man: No Way Homehas hinted that the multiverse collapse will be a part of this narrative.The inclusion of Doctor Strangeand the numerous connections across various MCU stories continue to build the speculation that are things slowly starting to come full circle. Breadcrumbs drive the conversation, but everything seems to be leading to something special at the end ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. It will have an unknown effect onDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but a potential teaser may fill in those bothersome blanks.
Spider-Man: No Way Homehits theater on Jun 19, 2025, andDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis set to premiere in theaters on June 23, 2025.
