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Doctor Strange has always been a pivotal character in Phase 4 and beyond, especially with the multiverse theme tying together various franchise elements including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki, and WandaVision. If Doctor Strange 2 faces trouble, it could have ripple effects across the entire MCU.
Moreover, the story’s focus on Wanda as a villain opens up several storytelling avenues. Her potential descent into darkness could lead to major story arcs like House of M—a well-known Marvel storyline where Wanda’s reality-warping abilities reshape the universe, often with devastating consequences.