Doctor Strange fans should prepare themselves: Theyre probably not going to see their favorite sorcerer onscreen for at least a few more years.In a newinterview withVariety,Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that his character will not appear in the upcomingAvengerssequel,Avengers: Doomsday.As for the reason why, Cumberbatch said it had to do withthe character not aligning with this part of the story.Cumberbatch did reveal that hewillbe inDoomsdays sequel though,Avengers: Secret Wars, adding that Strange is quite central to where things might go in that particular film.Doctor Strange standing in front of a mountainDisneyloading...READ MORE: Actors Who Were Wasted in Marvel RolesThis scenario sort of mirrors Cumberbatchs roles in the last twoAvengersmovies. He was a central figure inAvengers: Infinity War, protecting the Time Stone and battling Thanos and his minions with Iron Man and Spider-Man.Avengers: Endgame until Tony Stark brought all of Thanos victims back to life near the climax of the film.So we know one more character whoisnta part of theAvengers inDoomsday.But we still have very little clue whowillbeonthe team. In the years sinceEndgame, Marvel has given very little indication who remains involved in the Avengers or whether the team even exists at all anymore. (Avengers: Endgamecame out more than five years ago!) Tony Stark died, Steve Rogers retired, the Hulk hurt his arm, Spider-Man went back to his little corner of the MCU that Sony controls where he can do his own thing but neverever hang out withMadame Web. Whats going on in Avengers headquarters right now? Is anyone up there except Happy Hogan?!?Characters whocould theoretically be on the team include Thor,Sam Wilsons new Captain America, Ant-Man, Wasp, Captain Marvel, Shuri, and Shang-Chi.Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU in the film but this time as Doctor Doom rather than Iron Man.Avengers: Doomsdayis scheduled to open in theaters on May 1, 2026.Secret Warsfollows on May 7, 2027.Get our free mobile appThe Best Marvel Movies Not Made By Marvel Studios