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title: "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 453395
imdb_id: "tt9419884"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 126
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 10479
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a film that follows the character of Doctor Strange as he navigates the complexities of the Multiverse. The film premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was released in the United States as part of Phase Four of the MCU. It was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing a significant amount of money worldwide. Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses to battle other-universe versions of himself. The film features a cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Wong, and was released in theaters on May 6, 2022. With its mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities, the film takes viewers on a journey through the Multiverse.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Doctor Strange traverses dangerous alternate realities to confront a mysterious new adversary."

### Why Watch
- visually inventive sequences
- exploration of alternate realities

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative structure
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense action sequences and supernatural themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mind-bending, supernatural, action-packed, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Raimi
- **Networks / Studios**: Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *Doctor Stephen Strange*
- **Xochitl Gomez** as *America Chavez*
- **Elizabeth Olsen** as *Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch*
- **Chiwetel Ejiofor** as *Baron Mordo*
- **Benedict Wong** as *Wong*
- **Rachel McAdams** as *Dr. Christine Palmer*
- **Jett Klyne** as *Tommy Maximoff*
- **Julian Hilliard** as *Billy Maximoff*
- **Michael Stuhlbarg** as *Dr. Nic West*
- **Hayley Atwell** as *Captain Carter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
Doctor Strange travels through alternate realities to face a mysterious adversary.

### Q: Who helps Doctor Strange?
He is assisted by mystical allies both old and new.

### Q: Is the multiverse featured?
Yes, the film focuses on traversing the dangerous and mind-bending multiverse.

### Q: What kind of adversary does he face?
He confronts a mysterious new adversary.

### Q: What is the tone of the film?
The film features mind-bending and supernatural elements.

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