Benedict Cumberbatch
is an immensely talented actor who excels in a variety of roles, and as a result, he has a lot of upcoming movies currently in the works. Cumberbatch has been acting in films and television since 2002, when he appeared in the TV movie, Fields of gold. However, he had already been appearing in theater productions around the UK for several years before that. While his success on television and film was short-lived, with his first leading role that elevated his career in the TV movie Hawking, where he played the late and great scientist, Stephen Hawking, Cumberbatch continued to pursue roles on stage and on the stage. Screen.
From 2005 onwards, he began appearing in leading roles in West End theater productions, and his career really took off from that point onwards. In 2010, he became Sherlock Holmes for the hit BBC series alongside Martin Freeman, making Cumberbatch a household name. Today, he continues to pursue his diverse passions as he performs on stage, in short films, independent productions and Hollywood blockbusters. With the star so in demand, it makes sense that there are many upcoming titles where Cumberbatch is set to star.
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The final scheme
The first movie to be released with Benedict Cumberbatch is The Phoenician scheme, Directed by Wes Anderson. Cumberbatch and Anderson recently collaborated on the short film, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. For this outing, the film is set to tour film festivals from February 2025, and the story was co-written by Anderson and Roman Coppola, the son of Francis Ford Coppola. Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, along with several other well-known actors, join Cumberbatch in the cast. Cumberbatch will play a character named Uncle Nubar.
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The film is set to be a cross between a crime thriller and a drama, as it revolves around a father and daughter whose relationship has deteriorated. The film promises to show twists and betrayals, which will further complicate things between the family, and include elements of espionage. Of course, it's also a Wes Anderson film, so there's likely to be bright colors, interesting camera shots, and an energetic score to boot.
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The roses
Also releasing in 2025, Cumberbatch is set to star in The rosesA film based on the Warren Adler novel, The War of the Rosesand was previously adapted in 1989. The film is set to be a comedy-drama, and directed by the talented Jay Roach, whose previous works include the Meet the parents films, Austin PowersAnd The campaignRoach has a lot of experience in this realm. He will be joined by Tony McNamara, who wrote the screenplay, and has previously worked on Poor things, The favoriteAnd Cruella.
The film is set to star Andi Soberg, Olivia Colman, Ncuti Gatwa and Kate McKinnon alongside Cumberbatch, who will take on the role of Theo. In a similar way to The final schemeThe Roses will follow a dysfunctional family in the midst of crisis and fallout. However, the story will be more grounded as there may not be a criminal or spy element. While the main couple is perfect, the cracks start to show when the man runs into problems in his career.
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The thing with feathers
The thing with feathers is currently in active development, but due to its nature as a smaller independent film, there are very few details about the film and its eventual release. The movie was written and directed by Dylan Southern, whose best-known previous works include music videos and directing comedy specials. The movie is being funded by Film4 in the UK, and will likely be released on their dedicated channel once it's completed, rather than in theatres.
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The story is based on a novel by Max Porter, called Grief is the thing with feathers. The story is set to follow a father and his two young sons as they deal with the death of their wife and mother. While Benedict Cumberbatch's role has not been confirmed, he is likely to play the widowed father. In the novel, the father is a writer who is in the middle of writing a book about the poet Ted Hughes. The book also features a human-sized crow that talks and helps the family grieve.
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Tomorrow
Tomorrow is an original story set to be directed by Justin Kerzel. Kerzel previously directed the 2015 adaptation of Shakespeare's MacbethStarring Michael Fassbender, and he worked with Fassbender again the following year when directing The Assassin's Creed Movie. The film was written by Sam Steiner, a fairly new writer who has a handful of credits to his name. Among them, many are sci-fi, and the morning is still fitting. The film will also star Laura Dern, Noah Jupp, and Naomie Aki, along with Cumberbatch who will play a man named Frank.
The history of Tomorrow Is that in a futuristic society, there is a pill that allows people to function without any sleep. In order to accommodate this change in life, an artificial sun was created, and in modern society there is no night. However, the next generation of the new world began with sleep being abolished, and in an act of rebellion they set out to reclaim their ability to sleep and to dream.
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Avengers: Doomsday
Back to Hollywood blockbusters, the involvement of Benedict Cumberbatch in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday is yet to be confirmed, but considering the central position that his character Doctor Strange occupies in the MCU, it would make perfect sense for him to appear in the upcoming Crossover event. Avengers: Doomsday Set to release on May 1, 2026, it will introduce Doctor Doom, the villain played by Robert Downey Jr., to the MCU. The plot for the movie is tightly under wraps, but it is certain that the scale of the film will be huge.
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The movie will also be directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, the same duo that directed Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and two of the three Captain America films. Joining them will be their long-time writing collaborator, Stephen McFeely, who has worked on all of their previous MCU entries, and is also responsible for the screenplays for the Chronicles of Narnia movies. With almost no plot details revealed, the film is set to be an important piece of the puzzle for the multiverse saga as the era of the MCU comes to a close.
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Avengers: Secret Wars
The following year, tentatively set for release on May 7, 2027, Avengers: Secret Wars will complete the story of Avengers: DoomsdayAnd wrap up the multiverse saga. Both the Russo's and McFeely are confirmed to direct and write respectively. Although details are also scarce for this entry, the movie is expected to be an even bigger spectacle and event with many more heroes and characters from the entire MCU set to join. If Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange doesn't show up in DoomsdayIt is almost certain that he will appear secret wars.
In addition, there is also a widely celebrated Marvel comic book run called secret wars From which the upcoming Avengers movie is likely to draw inspiration. In the storyline, Doctor Strange plays a pivotal role alongside Doctor Doom in efforts to keep the multiverse from being destroyed. It is highly likely that with the introduction of Doom in the previous film, there will be strong ties to the story, and that Doctor Strange will have a pivotal part to play, which again points to Benedict Cumberbatch returning to reprise his role as the mystical Sorcerer in Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Doctor Strange 3
As seen from the above two entries, the MCU is tight-lipped about its upcoming projects, and when it comes to Doctor Strange's third solo outing, Doctor Strange 3This is not different. Since Cumberbatch is the star of this subfranchise in the MCU, it is a certainty that he will need to appear in the sequel, but when it will be released and what it will be about is all pure speculation at this point. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Seen as a new director take on the lives, Sam Raimi, who is likely to return for Doctor Strange 3.
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In addition, the end of Multiverse of Madness Also introduced is a new character, Clea, played by Charlize Theron. As a result of introducing her character, it is likely that the next movie will follow a story where she plays a pivotal part, and this will open up more about what the film could be about. In the comics, Clea is the niece of Dormammu, the villain of the first Doctor Strange movie, and she becomes the Sorcerer Supreme, and a close ally with Stephen Strange. clearly, Benedict Cumberbatch is currently inundated with upcoming roles, but considering his talents, it is exciting to see so many incredible projects where he will be heavily involved.