Photo: Courtesy Marvel StudiosIn this universe,Doctor Strange’s sequel is No. 1.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness— director Sam Raimi’s first movie since 2013’sOz the Great and Powerful— earned $185 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, according toVariety. The firstDoctor Strangemovie, back in 2016, made $85 million on its opening weekend.The Marvel movie boasts the biggest opening weekend of 2022 so far, beating out the Robert Pattinson–ledThe Batman, which debuted to $134 million.Benedict Cumberbatch, 45, last appeared as the sorcerer Stephen Strange in December’sSpider-Man: No Way Home, which became a box office hit, opening to a whopping $253 million andeventually surpassing $1 billion worldwide.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessalso stars Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez.Kevin Mazur/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Olsen, 33, told PEOPLE last week about returning as Wanda Maximoff (aka the Scarlett Witch) after the positive reception to her Emmy-lauded Disney+ seriesWandaVision.“I definitely didn’t think that was going to become more than it was with theAvengersfranchise. Being able to doWandaVisionwas an amazing opportunity. I think because of the experience that the audience and the fans have had withWandaVision, they’ll have a different perspective coming intoDoctor Strange, and I’m excited for the journey they’re about to see Wanda go on in this film.“Additionally, McAdams, 43, spoke about working with Raimi, 62, who previously directed the Tobey MaguireSpider-Manmovies and theEvil Deadfranchise. She highlighted the filmmaker’s ability to “bring this franchise into a new kind of genre” and the cast’s opportunity to “dive into the darkness with Sam, even though he’s an incredibly light and playful guy, somehow.“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis now in theaters.
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In this universe,Doctor Strange’s sequel is No. 1.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness— director Sam Raimi’s first movie since 2013’sOz the Great and Powerful— earned $185 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, according toVariety. The firstDoctor Strangemovie, back in 2016, made $85 million on its opening weekend.The Marvel movie boasts the biggest opening weekend of 2022 so far, beating out the Robert Pattinson–ledThe Batman, which debuted to $134 million.Benedict Cumberbatch, 45, last appeared as the sorcerer Stephen Strange in December’sSpider-Man: No Way Home, which became a box office hit, opening to a whopping $253 million andeventually surpassing $1 billion worldwide.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessalso stars Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez.Kevin Mazur/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Olsen, 33, told PEOPLE last week about returning as Wanda Maximoff (aka the Scarlett Witch) after the positive reception to her Emmy-lauded Disney+ seriesWandaVision.“I definitely didn’t think that was going to become more than it was with theAvengersfranchise. Being able to doWandaVisionwas an amazing opportunity. I think because of the experience that the audience and the fans have had withWandaVision, they’ll have a different perspective coming intoDoctor Strange, and I’m excited for the journey they’re about to see Wanda go on in this film.“Additionally, McAdams, 43, spoke about working with Raimi, 62, who previously directed the Tobey MaguireSpider-Manmovies and theEvil Deadfranchise. She highlighted the filmmaker’s ability to “bring this franchise into a new kind of genre” and the cast’s opportunity to “dive into the darkness with Sam, even though he’s an incredibly light and playful guy, somehow.“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis now in theaters.
In this universe,Doctor Strange’s sequel is No. 1.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness— director Sam Raimi’s first movie since 2013’sOz the Great and Powerful— earned $185 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, according toVariety. The firstDoctor Strangemovie, back in 2016, made $85 million on its opening weekend.
The Marvel movie boasts the biggest opening weekend of 2022 so far, beating out the Robert Pattinson–ledThe Batman, which debuted to $134 million.
Benedict Cumberbatch, 45, last appeared as the sorcerer Stephen Strange in December’sSpider-Man: No Way Home, which became a box office hit, opening to a whopping $253 million andeventually surpassing $1 billion worldwide.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessalso stars Elizabeth Olsen, Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez.
Kevin Mazur/Getty
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Olsen, 33, told PEOPLE last week about returning as Wanda Maximoff (aka the Scarlett Witch) after the positive reception to her Emmy-lauded Disney+ seriesWandaVision.
“I definitely didn’t think that was going to become more than it was with theAvengersfranchise. Being able to doWandaVisionwas an amazing opportunity. I think because of the experience that the audience and the fans have had withWandaVision, they’ll have a different perspective coming intoDoctor Strange, and I’m excited for the journey they’re about to see Wanda go on in this film.”
Additionally, McAdams, 43, spoke about working with Raimi, 62, who previously directed the Tobey MaguireSpider-Manmovies and theEvil Deadfranchise. She highlighted the filmmaker’s ability to “bring this franchise into a new kind of genre” and the cast’s opportunity to “dive into the darkness with Sam, even though he’s an incredibly light and playful guy, somehow.”
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis now in theaters.
source: people.com
