10 Alternate Realities We Need To See Explored In DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

It's thought that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will take us to a number of alternate realities, but which of them are we most hoping to see in this sequel? You can find out right here...

By JoshWilding - Apr 08, 2020 11:04 AM EST

Filed Under: In the Multiverse of Madness

We're going to be waiting that little bit longer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but something tells us that it will ultimately be worth it!

The Marvel Studios movie promises to be a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we follow the Sorcerer Supreme (and the Scarlet Witch) as they explore the Multiverse, and presumably open the door to an entire wave of new stories as we head into Phase 4 and beyond.

The question is, which different worlds in the Multiverse will we end up visiting? The possibilities are very nearly endless, but there are some which definitely stand out from the crowd. Seeing those in live-action would be, well, mind-blowing, and an undeniably ballsy move on Marvel's part!

In this feature, we explore some of the most likely possibilities, including many we definitely don't think you'll be expecting. So, to check them out, simply click on the "Next" button down below.

10. Marvel Zombies

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness won't be a full-blown horror movie, but it is expected to include elements of one. With that in mind, how cool would it be to be a visit to a world which has been ravaged by the Marvel Zombies?

If Nightmare is indeed the lead villain, then visiting a twisted universe like this one makes perfect sense. Plus, the likes of Captain America and Iron Man could return to the MCU without "retired" Avengers like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. reprising the roles because, well, they're undead zombies!

Visually, this would be really cool, and unlike anything else we've ever seen in this shared world.

9. Thanos' New World

Remember how at the end of Avengers: Endgame Thanos planned to use the Infinity Stones to create new universe where no one would remember what he had done? Well, while Iron Man's sacrifice managed to stop that from becoming the new norm, there must be at least one timeline where his plan came to fruition.

Visiting an "idyllic" universe ruled over by the Mad Titan - who would no doubt viewed as a God - could be a lot of fun, and something that shows Strange what might have been had he not given Tony Stark that hint which resulted in him making the ultimate sacrifice.

Marvel Studios could take a reality like this to some truly twisted places, especially if we were to learn that what Thanos created wasn't the paradise he imagined. After all, as many fans have argued, surely even a universe with half as many inhabitants would eventually run into the same problems as the old one?

8. 2099

The 2099 Universe is mostly known for Spider-Man, but there are plenty of interesting alternate takes on our favourite heroes and villains in that timeline, and who wouldn't want to see where the MCU is almost 80 years from now?

Whether it's the new Hulk, Thor, or even Doom, it would be very cool getting a glimpse at the future. Yes, the highlight would obviously be seeing Spider-Man 2099, but Marvel Studios could easily reinvent this timeline to their own liking, and it would be a neat Easter Egg for comic book fans.

Marvel Studios could even use this to drop some hints about the future of this shared world...

7. Old Man Logan

We're happy to admit that the chances of us seeing Wolverine in a movie like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness are slim, but the Old Man Logan timeline isn't necessarily off the table.

Whether it's seeing that freaky version of The Hulk that Mark Millar and Steve McNiven came up with or a world where Earth's Mightiest Heroes were decimated by a massive team of villains, this bleak alternate future is one with plenty of potential...that James Mangold's Logan failed to explore.

Honestly, though, we would definitely be hoping for at least a nod to Wolverine, even if it's a shadowy figure wearing the hat and coat the hero donned in the comic books.

6. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Universe

Had Sam Raimi not replaced Scott Derrickson as the director of the Doctor Strange sequel, we wouldn't have even thought about suggesting this. However, with the Spider-Man trilogy helmer working on this film, there's surely no way we won't meet up with Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker again, right?

Disney's deal with Sony Pictures means Spidey is going to appear in a future MCU movie, but who said it has to be the version of the web-slinger played by Tom Holland?

Even if it's a cameo as brief as The Watchers in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, this would be nothing short of spectacular, and just like Brandon Routh's Superman in Crisis on Infinite Earths, we'd love to know what became of this Spider-Man after he beat Venom and Sandman in Spider-Man 3.

5. Days Of Future Past

Yes, this is another X-Men related future, and yes, we still don't know when those mutants will make their debut in the MCU! However, there's no reason this desolate future couldn't factor into this highly anticipated sequel in some way, shape, or form.

"Days of Future Past" received some representation in Bryan Singer's movie, but an argument could be made that it didn't really do this timeline justice. Strange landing on a world full of internment camps, only to find himself surrounded by massive robot Sentinels, would be a cool nod that fans of the source material would definitely be able to get on board with.

Plus, if Strange gains some prior knowledge of what could become of mutants in the MCU, that automatically gives the Sorcerer Supreme a potentially very exciting role in their emergence.

4. Earth-616

There are a lot of fun suggestions here but, honestly, this one would be a dream come true.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is a huge comic book fan, and seeing Strange arrive on an Earth strikingly similar to his own, albeit with some key differences would be epic. Marvel Studios would have to pull out all the stops in terms of cameos, but just imagine seeing Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, and more in their classic costumes!

Strange bursting into Avengers Mansion and facing off with the team would be a moment that could even rival that spectacular illusion sequence in last year's Spider-Man: Far From Home.

3. Otherworld

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is already looking like a very busy movie, but if Sam Raimi can find room for one more, than we would definitely be 100% on board with that.

Otherworld is the subconscious of the British Isles, and a small otherdimensional planetary body which is the home of all magic. With that in mind, it's definitely somewhere the Sorcerer Supreme should visit, and him meeting Captain Britain would be a long-overdue, much appreciated surprise.

It might be hard to squeeze in, but Otherworld and Captain Britain would be effective additions.

2. DC Extended Universe

This is total wishful thinking, but stick with us a second! The Marvel Comics Universe frequently finds tongue in cheek ways to reference their Distinguished Competition (and vice versa), so Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could potentially do the same.

Sadly, we're not expecting someone like Grant Gustin to show up as the Flash, but Strange could very easily reference coming face to face with a Caped Crusader, Man of Steel, and Scarlet Speedster.

This is by no means essential, but it would be a blast, and something that would both take full advantage of the premise of alternate Earths and give comic book fans a moment to talk a lot about.

1. Spider-Verse

This is admittedly unlikely, but assuming we're going to take a trip through the Multiverse, is it really outside the ream of possibility that the Sorcerer Supreme could pass by the Spider-Verse?

Even if it's a blink and you'll miss it shot of Benedict Cumberbatch becoming an animated character as he passes by a countless number of different realities, it would be incredibly rewarding for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to pay homage to this Oscar-winning animated adventure.

Plus, we're pretty sure Sony would be happy with some free promotion ahead of the sequel!

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Nightwing1015 - 4/8/2020, 12:01 PM

I think if we do see Tobey's Spider-Man again (and I hope we do) it will be in a live-action Spider-verse movie. The animated movie was so successful that I think they'll probably use the concept in live-action at some point down the line.

FleischerSupes - 4/8/2020, 12:02 PM

Yeah I'm gonna need to see some proper Fantastic Four and X-Men in the MCU before I can get interested in alternate realities. Apparently Marvel feels the public is bored with their very successful formula.

MovieMonster - 4/8/2020, 12:08 PM

The only ones I want to see are Marvel Zombies seeing how this will be a horror film. Maybe Raimi can get Bruce Campbell to cameo as Ash from Evil Dead fighting them off. The other I want to see is some sort of reference or nod to Raimi's Spider-Man. Even if it's just Tobey Maguire delivering a pizza to the Sanctum.

Feralwookiee - 4/8/2020, 12:11 PM

Alternate reality #38DD - Through a bizarre malfunction of the time stone, Darcy from Thor is eternally stuck bouncing up and down on a trampoline. 😱

WeaponXCII - 4/8/2020, 12:13 PM

“10 Alternate Realities We Need To See Explored”

The movie needs to be a complete movie by itself first. This something that I see from every piece that goes into the multiverse angle. Do we really think that the movie will have time to truly- and I mean truly- explore an alternate universe, much less several?

WakandaTech - 4/8/2020, 12:17 PM

The rumor mill on this movie is nuts

Dr. Strange
Brother Voodoo
Scarlett Witch not Wanda
Clea
Baron Mordo
America Chavez
Ghost Rider
Captain Britain

JustALurker - 4/8/2020, 10:07 PM

@WakandaTech - I really don't want Captain Britain or Miss America in this. The movie should focus on the mystical part of the Multiverse and no just "OOH LOOK! It's another version of the avengers how crazy!"

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 4/8/2020, 12:17 PM

WakandaTech - 4/8/2020, 12:21 PM

I wonder which MCU movie in 2021 will be more important
and bigger in scale

Eternals or Dr. Strange:in the Multivers of Madness

knocturnalzen10 - 4/8/2020, 12:36 PM

when you realize Josh would've created this list with or without Covid-19 creating boredom :(

Ozzyboomerang - 4/8/2020, 12:51 PM

Someone should just post these lists in the comments if Josh is still pushing the next buttons

inkniron - 4/8/2020, 1:27 PM

@Ozzyboomerang - he'll just delete them

csdot - 4/8/2020, 1:49 PM

Maybe this has already been said, but if Endgame is the only reality in which they beat Thanos wouldn’t it stand to reason that every other version of the universe would be one where Thanos won?

Magus - 4/8/2020, 2:27 PM

@csdot - Well, technically those were alternate futures Doctor Strange was looking at, which are branches from their current position in the timeline. There would be alternate universes where Thanos wasn't born, or was a good guy, etc.

There are also parallel timelines where everything is totally different, like the DC Universe or a reality with no super heroes at all.

bkmeijer2 - 4/8/2020, 1:52 PM

I don't care how or why, but I want DS2 to set up a live-action Spider-Verse

Magus - 4/8/2020, 2:23 PM

Its called Multiverse of Madness, referencing HP Lovecraft's At the Mountain of Madness, and you don't mention the Cancerverse as an alternate reality the movie needs to visit?

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NinnesMBC - 4/8/2020, 2:36 PM

All of those possibilities sound exciting, except maybe the DCEU, but I have a feeling we should get to see Thanos' ideal, utopic world where he won and the entire universe is thankful for that and to him. Good chance to see Josh Brolin back again too.

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