Sam Raimi Might Return for Doctor Strange 3 After Multiverse of Madness—I’m Excited but Cautious
It’s no secret that Benedict Cumberbatch is returning to the MCU as Doctor Strange, but his next appearance isn’t going to be in a solo movie. Instead, he’s set to appear in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. However, for fans of Stephen Strange, there’s good news—rumors are circulating that Doctor Strange 3 could be in the works. Even better, the buzz suggests that Sam Raimi, the director behind 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, might return to direct. While this news is exciting, I do have some concerns. Let’s dive in!
Why This Is Exciting
According to a report by Jeff Sneider from InSneider.com, Raimi is close to sealing a deal to direct Doctor Strange 3. If true, this would be fantastic news for fans of the director’s unique style. Raimi is known for his work in horror (with classics like Evil Dead), and his influence was very clear in Multiverse of Madness. The film had some genuinely spectacular moments, like the Zombie Strange sequence and Wanda’s terrifying mirror-dimension scene, where his horror roots really came through.
The idea of Raimi returning for a third Doctor Strange film is thrilling because he has a vision that pushed the boundaries of the MCU in the best way. He’s the type of director who can embrace the weird, mind-bending elements of the multiverse and make it a wild ride. And if there’s one place where you want things to get a little strange (pun intended), it’s in a Doctor Strange movie.
Concerns About Raimi’s Return
As excited as I am about the possibility of Sam Raimi directing again, I do have a few reservations. One of the issues I had with Multiverse of Madness was that it felt like Raimi wasn’t given full creative freedom. While there were moments where his signature style shined, the film often felt stuck between being a true horror movie and having to play it safe with Marvel’s PG-13 rating.
This is where my concern comes in: will Marvel let Raimi go all out if he returns? We’ve seen what happens when Marvel loosens the reins a bit, like with Deadpool 3. That film embraced its R-rated chaos and was a huge hit. If Raimi returns for Doctor Strange 3, I hope the studio gives him the same freedom. Let him go wild with the dark and campy elements that he’s so good at. When Raimi is allowed to fully embrace his style, his films shine the brightest.
Would Prefer Raimi for Spider-Man 4
While I’m excited about the possibility of Sam Raimi directing Doctor Strange 3, part of me wishes this news was about Spider-Man 4 instead. Fans have been hoping for Raimi to reunite with Tobey Maguire ever since Spider-Man: No Way Home gave us that nostalgic taste of their collaboration. The original Spider-Man trilogy is iconic, and the idea of Raimi returning to finish what he started with a fourth movie would be a dream come true for many fans, myself included.
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There have been rumors about Spider-Man 4 for a while, and although nothing has been confirmed, Raimi has expressed interest in continuing his Spider-Man story. A film with an older, more seasoned Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, dealing with the consequences of his past, would be incredible. With Raimi pulling the strings, we could see a return to that familiar universe we all loved from the early 2000s.
Whether Sam Raimi returns for Doctor Strange 3 or (hopefully) a new Spider-Man project, fans are eager to see what he does next. If Marvel gives him the creative freedom to fully embrace his signature weirdness, Doctor Strange 3 could be another standout film in the MCU. I just hope the studio lets Raimi be Raimi—unleashed, unpredictable, and unapologetically strange.
