Doctor Strange 2’s Spin-Off Show Will Answer The Frustrating Questions About MCU’s Magic System

The MCU fandom is abuzz with rumors of a Doctor Strange 2 spin-off show that will be based on the Strange Academy comics

By Ishita Chatterjee
January 10,2023
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The MCU has given us at least three projects that focus on the magic side of the MCU. One is the first “Doctor Strange” film, the next is “WandaVision,” and the last one is the recent “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” film. However, even in-between them, Marvel Studios still hasn’t been able to clarify some basic questions about their magic system. However, there’s hope with the rumored new “Doctor Strange 2” spin-off show. Let us tell you all about it.

Doctor Strange 2 Spin-Off Show In Development At Disney+

Strange Academy comics
Strange Academy comics

On the Marvel Studios Spoilers subreddit, the moderators’ recent ‘Tales from the Mod Queue’ post has revealed some interesting tidbits about several upcoming MCU projects. One such information is about a new Doctor Strange 2 spin-off show that’s supposed to based on the “Strange Academy” comics.

In the comics by Humberto Ramos and Skottie Young, we follow Marvel’s major sorcerer as he as well as other magic users like the Scarlet Witch, Brother Voodoo, and Magik help other new magicians hone their powers. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the show is rumored to star America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) and Wong (Benedict Wong). The reddit post further mentions that Zelma Stanton, who will debut in the “Iron Heart” show could appear as well.

If the show adapts the “Strange Academy” comics, it will probably focus on new magic users who will enroll in the school for training. In “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” we saw America Chavez beginning her training and as such, it makes sense that enrolling in a school that teaches the Mystic Arts will be the next step for her.

Why This Show Can Correct One Of MCU’s Mistakes

Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange

We know startlingly little about MCU’s magic system and how it works. For long many have wondered what are the exact duties of the sorcerer supreme? How does witchcraft differ from sorcery? What do the sorcerers do everyday at Kamar Taj? Finally, it looks like we will get some answers in this upcoming show.

We don’t know if Marvel Studios will introduce Magik and Brother Voodoo in the show or not. But we can expect characters like Billy Maximoff/ Wiccan to appear in it. After all, he has shown aptitude of magic already and the upcoming “Agatha: Coven of Chaos” will probably expand on that further. As for whether his mother, the Scarlet Witch will appear or not, that’s also a mystery.

Wong and America Chavez
Wong and America Chavez

Also, it will be interesting to see how Billy reacts to studying in a school run by someone who was involved in killing his mother. However, it’s possible that the show won’t involve Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in a major way. The focus will probably be on Wong since he’s the Sorcerer Supreme now.

However, it’s important to remember that this is an entirely unconfirmed rumor for now. So take it with a pinch of salt especially since rumors about Marvel Studios fast tracking the third Doctor Strange film are also suddenly doing the rounds. It remains to be seen what turns out happening and what’s just an unfounded rumor.

Stay tuned for more updates.