Road stop #16 · Phase 3
Doctor Strange
2016 · Movie · MCU · Essential
Establishes magic, other dimensions and the rules of reality-bending.
115 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
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Is Doctor Strange essential before Avengers: Doomsday?
Doctor Strange is #16 of 59 in the McuWatch watch order, in Phase 3, tagged Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
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Doctor Strange FAQ
Do I need to watch Doctor Strange before Avengers: Doomsday?
McuWatch tags Doctor Strange as Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
Where does Doctor Strange fit in the MCU watch order?
Doctor Strange (2016) is #16 of 59 in the McuWatch order, in Phase 3. It comes after Black Widow.
How long is Doctor Strange?
115 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
What should I watch after Doctor Strange?
Next is #17, Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), tagged Essential.