New evidence suggested that Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange 3 is being fast-tracked.

New rumors suggested that Marvel Studios intends to releaseDoctor Strange 3sooner rather than later.

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Big Screen Leakssupported certain details of this rumor by posting the following:

“Just heard this as well.

Not sure about Derrickson returning though.”

Scott Derrickson first directed 2016’sDoctor Strangeand was expected to helmDoctor Strange 2beforeSam Raimiwas brought on board.

Doctor Strange 3, Clea, Doctor Strange

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There was never a doubt that Doctor Strange would return to the big screen.

Ahead ofMultiverse of Madness, Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feige touted Benedict Cumberbatchasthe anchor of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Doctor Strange 3 Gets Discouraging Update from Star

What was in doubt was whether Strange would have any presence within the MCU leading up toAvengers 5and6.

If so,Avengers 5and possibly6wouldn’t be the only MCU projects to be pushed back.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis available to stream on Disney+.

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