Now that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been released on Disney+, Marvel fans have the chance to rewatch the sequel to experience Wanda Maximoff and Stephen Strange's journeys thus far, as well as catch any missed details or answers. The arrival of Doctor Strange 2 on Disney's streaming service has already revealed where the film falls within the MCU timeline, and more info about the film and its Phase 4 role is on the way.
Ahead of Multiverse of Madness' Disney+ debut, reports suggested that Doctor Strange 2's episode of Marvel Studios Assembled is set to be released on Friday, July 1.
No doubt this behind-the-scenes documentary will delve into the plot and visit with Doctor Strange 2's director, Sam Raimi. The original Spider-Man trilogy director succeeded in bringing his own unique style to the Doctor Strange franchise, including his long-standing tradition of including his friend Bruce Campbell in cameos.
Now, to commemorate Multiverse of Madness' home release, a new deleted scene has been released featuring none other than Raimi's pal, Campbell himself.
New Doctor Strange 2 Deleted Scene Revealed
Fandango shared an exclusive deleted post-credits scene from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness starring Sam Raimi staple Bruce Campbell.
The scene shows Campbell, playing the Multiversal street vendor known as Pizza Poppa, still punching himself due to the spell Strange cast earlier on in the film.
Then, just like the final cut of the post-credits scene, he's shown at the moment where the spell lifts and he's able to stop.
Where this deleted scene differs from what audiences saw in theaters is that he vows revenge against Doctor Strange.
The full deleted scene can be viewed below:
More Bruce Campbell Deleted Scenes on the Way?
Leading up to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' release, Bruce Campbell teased Marvel fans about his role in the film on social media, including an April Fool's posting on him as a Doctor Strange Variant.
In the end, Campbell's role was just that of a pizza vendor who annoys Strange and ends up punching himself repeatedly. But that wasn't his last appearance in the film.
Doctor Strange 2's second post-credits scene circled back to Campbell's Pizza Poppa, finally free of Strange's spell, who laughs maniacally before informing audiences that the spell - and the film - is over.
Perhaps after sitting through the credits for this scene, most fans wished Campbell had played a Strange Variant after all?
Regardless, this new deleted scene differs from the film's version in that Campbell's Pizza Poppa now has a vendetta against Doctor Strange.
Whether the actor was involved in other deleted scenes or roles remains to be seen, but hopefully, that will be revealed in Marvel Studios Assembled in the coming days.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available to stream on Disney+.
Audiences met quite a few new faces in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The first and most important is undoubtedly Xochitl Gomez’s Multiverse-hopping America Chavez. Then, of course, there was the entire Illuminati, which was composed of members such as Black Bolt and Reed Richards. Just when fans thought they might have been done with introductions, however, that post-credits sequence landed: Charlize Theron’s Clea had arrived.
The fateful moment happens as Doctor Strange is casually walking down the street. She appears, opens up an entrance to the Dark Dimension, and tells the hero that he caused an Incursion—and she intends on fixing it.
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With how quick the scene was, audiences didn't get to spend much time with the character. Now, thanks to some new behind-the-scene images, fans can get a little more acquainted with her appearance.
Better Look at Clea
Actress Charlize Theron posted a new video to Twitter showcasing the look of her new character, Clea, as seen at the very end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The character’s costume is quite unique, perfectly giving off the same rippling effect that her uncle Dormammu himself displayed in the first Doctor Strange film.
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A view from below gives a better look at the circular patterns on her legs.
Her cloak seems extremely detailed, while the shoulder pads are certainly something.
Here the actress can be seen getting her scan done for VFX to work with if needed.
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The entire video can be seen below:
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The Future of Clea and Doctor Strange
So where will Theron's character go next? Well, in the comics, she has a familial bond with Dormammu himself—so audiences are more than likely going to be reacquainted with the immensely powerful being.
Does this mean that he might be involved with the incursion drama? Will he lend a metaphorical hand to help out?
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There are certainly a lot of questions to be had. What is clear, is how Clea is undoubtedly going to play a big part in Strange’s life going forward. Not only is she generally an important part of his lore, but she also is one of the character’s biggest love interests.
With Multiverse of Madness having given Stephen some closure with Christine, maybe the sorcerer can finally find a way to move on. What better way to do that than jump into the dark dimension with one of your biggest enemies’ niece?
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now playing in theaters worldwide.
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