Although Marvel gave a hint that Illuminati would be back in MCU in some form, Doctor Strange 2 has already ruined the expectations of the future. Doctor Strange sequel saw Benedict Cumberbatch’s sorcerer wandering in the Multiverse, hoping to protect America Chavez from Scarlet Witch. In order to do so, he traveled to Earth-838 and encountered MCU’s The Illuminati. The group members were heroes from that universe who had come together to protect their world and others from threats.
Shocking moments of Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness
The most shocking moment of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was when Illuminati’s introduction took place. They were brutally murdered by the Scarlet Witch and the team members- Karl Mordo, Professor X, Captain Carter, Captain Marvel, Black Bolt, and Reed Richards played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Patrick Stewart, Hayley Atwell, Lashana Lynch, Anson Mount, and John Krasinski respectively. They represent the most powerful heroes that Earth-838 had and their unexpected death proved an essential point of the movie. The team’s members were all variants from Earth-836, which meant that their counterparts in the MCU’s main timeline, Earth-616, are presumed to be alive.
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MCU’s future has been confirmed by Richie Palmer
Doctor Strange 2 has proved the Illuminati’s future on MCU. Co-producer Richie Palmer confirms by hinting at their inclusion in the main timeline, but the way in which they were introduced and then subtly executed characters in Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness actually ruins all chances and hopes of a satisfying future for these characters in the MCU. These characters are going to be tainted by the gag deaths of their counterparts in Earth-836. This includes the main factor that the Illuminati members including Doctor Strange himself will not be certainly involved.
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The return of the Illuminati is far less likely to happen since the others who could play the role like Iron Man is also dead within the main timeline.
Despite Illuminati being one of the most powerful teams to exist, Doctor Strange 2 has ruined all chances for their potential return to MCU.
It might be possible that the Illuminati team will be introduced to some other members and the Illuminati team will be introduced to the MCU.
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