Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year in 2016, with Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch already cast in the lead role.

It will introduce the concept of actual magic to the MCU for the first time (what Loki and the Asgardians et al have demonstrated thus far has been explicitly stated as being advanced science) and will delve into other realms, planes and dimensions.

With that in mind, it might divide opinion. Those used to seeing the cosmic, science-based and technological powers in the MCU might think it’s a little too far-fetched and fantasy-esque, but comic book movie fans – and fans of the Strange character in particular – will love it.

It’ll be a great (and somewhat arty) movie with a great story – and, having been looking forward to it since Strange’s name-dropping in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, some fans will flock to see it – but the division between comic book fans and those fans only familiar with the movies will be tangible for this one.