Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
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Doctor Strange travels the multiverse to protect America Chavez from the Scarlet Witch. It was the 28th MCU film released, part of Phase Four, and it’s #50 of 81 in story order. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. At 2h 6m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Sam Raimi |
|---|---|
| Starring | Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Xochitl Gomez, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams |
| Release date | May 6, 2022 |
| Runtime | 2h 6m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 74% critics · IMDb 6.9/10 |
| Box office | $956M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #50 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day (2025) |
| Part of | Doctor Strange movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Follows WandaVision directly and is the film that explains incursions: universes colliding and destroying each other, which is the threat at the heart of Avengers: Doomsday.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: tap to reveal
Two scenes: a mid-credit scene introduces a new character who pulls Strange into another adventure, and a short gag with Bruce Campbell at the end.
Where it fits in your watch
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness FAQ
Can you skip Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
No. It’s Essential: later MCU stories build directly on what happens here.
When was Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness released?
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released on May 6, 2022.
Where does Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness fit in the MCU timeline?
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set in the present day (2025) and sits at #50 of 81 in story order.
Does Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
To get the most out of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- WandaVision: Season 1 (2021)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Where to watch Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Watching it outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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