Initial Concept for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Included Two Villains
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was the follow-up to the acclaimed Doctor Strange, bringing the titular superhero back to the MCU. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film saw Strange facing off against Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, whose transformation into a villain was a central plot point.
While the movie had its moments, it received mixed reviews and is not considered one of the MCU’s standout entries, likely due to its weak storyline. Although it featured notable cameos, a broad setting, and a significant mage showdown, it didn’t fully meet fan expectations.
However, new insights from an insider with access to concept art reveal that the film underwent numerous changes during development. Originally, Wanda was intended to be a hero, with a second villain planned before the current storyline was finalized. Stay tuned for more details!
Details about these original plans were disclosed on Twitter (now X) by MyTimeToShineHello, who shared the information on the platform:
In case you’re unable to see the tweet, here is what it said:
As some of you know I have access to early information through concept art. So here’s what the original plan was for Multiverse of Madness: The movie initially started with Wanda as a hero and not a villain. The original antagonist was Nightmare and Wanda was supposed to help Doctor Strange reach and defeat him. However Feige and Waldron decided to change the storyline.
Waldron who hadn’t watched WandaVision really wanted to make Wanda the antagonist. This led to a complete overhaul of the plot. At one point, Chthon was also going to play a significant role in the film but Feige wanted to save that for later (possibly for a Scarlet Witch movie).
As shown, these plans were quite different from the final outcome, and here are some of the fan reactions:
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