Doctor Strange 2: What can be learned from the Multiverse of Madness
By Mark Lynch
2. The multiverse madness isn’t over
The mid-credit scene has become a huge part of comic book movies and TV shows, all thanks to Marvel Studios. It adds something to the project that was just watched and builds anticipation for the future. The mid-credit scene in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness shows that the future mat be grim for Doctor Strange. Clea (played by Charlize Theron) tells Stephen Strange that there’s more work to do in the multiverse. Strange opens his third eye and says he’s ready.
It’s not shocking that multiverse travel isn’t over. Wanda Maximoff messed with more than a couple of universes. That left a trail of destruction while she chased America Chavez. Wanda also destroyed the Darkhold in every reality. There’s no way that doesn’t have a lasting effect on the entire multiverse.
1. Marvel Comics and MCU are separate
When Christine Palmer of Earth-838 was interrogating Doctor Strange and America Chavez, she explained that their Earth was numbered 616. The funny thing about that is the main Marvel Comics universe is No. 616. Earlier in the movie, America Chavez also mentioned that she’s the only version of her that exists in the multiverse. As we know, there’s an America Chavez in Marvel Comics. That technically means the world of Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are separate. They don’t even exist in the same multiverse.
This was a smart move by Marvel Studios. Keeping the two universes separate could keep irrational comic book fans happy. Now, they know that characters exist in two different infinite multiverses. The MCU has versions from the movie. Meanwhile, the comics have their own versions. And both can continue to tell their characters’ stories in ways unique to each respective universe.
What do you think, readers? Are there other things that you learned from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Let us know in the comments below.