Doctor Strange 2 runtime revealed – and it's the shortest MCU movie in three years

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could be Marvel Phase 4's shortest film so far

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is almost here. A new report has seemingly confirmed the film’s runtime – and it looks like the sequel that promises to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be the shortest Phase 4 film so far.

Fandango has confirmed the movie’s runtime at just 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes). This would make the film the shortest MCU outing since Captain Marvel back in 2019, which clocked in at 2 hours and 4 minutes.

There’s not long to wait before we find out exactly what’s going on in the new Doctor Strange movie as it’s released in the first week of May. The Sam Raimi-directed sequel brings back Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.

The stars are keeping their cards close to their chest on what to expect but Cumberbatch recently dropped a delicious tease to Total Film. In our latest issue, he said: "It's going to be a completely mind-bending, thrilling ride. It really is. The title speaks for the experience of watching it, I believe, and certainly of making it. There was a lot of madness, a lot of multiverse, and a lot of Doctor Strange."

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is released on May 6. Check out our complete guide to Marvel’s Phase 4 upcoming releases and how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Fay Watson
Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I've also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.