Dr. Strange is no average doctor

Sergio Payeras

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues its third phase with the release of its new film, “Doctor Strange.”

The second film in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will feature Benedict Cumberbatch as young, arrogant neurosurgeon Stephen Strange.

After an accident leaves his hands useless, Strange’s entire career is terminated. As he looks for help to overcome his depression and heal his hands, he learns the secrets             of mysticism to become the new Sorcerer Supreme and protect the universe from evil inter dimensional forces.

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard the name “Stephen Strange” in a Marvel movie. The character is mentioned in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” during a scene where a Hydra agent is being questioned. This let fans know that Strange was present in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Unlike previous films, this new movie will focus on the magic and sorcery aspects of the Marvel universe. It is expected that the film will introduce another one of the five Infinity Stones, which are cosmic artifacts that grant its holder control over things such as space, time, reality, minds and souls. These five stones will play a major part in the 2018 “Avengers: Infinity War,” in which Strange’s character is confirmed to make an appearance.

So far, only the space, reality and mind stones have been  discovered, leaving either the time or soul stone to be revealed in future movies like “Doctor Strange.” As always, Stan Lee will make some sort of cameo appearance during the film.

“Doctor Strange” will be released in theaters on Nov. 4, 2016.