A Compilation of Movies to Watch Before ‘Doctor Strange 2’

A sequel to the first Doctor Strange movie, ‘Doctor Strange 2’ is set to hit theatres in May 2021. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are more than excited to see the return of Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch.

But, if you’re planning on watching this dizzying blockbuster, you may want to catch up on the events of the MCU preceding the film’s release. To help you out in this cosmic quest, here’s a list of movies to watch before ‘Doctor Strange 2’ that you definitely should not miss.

The Avengers Saga

If you haven’t already watched the series of six Avengers movies, now’s the time for you to get in on the action. Starting with ‘Avengers Assemble’ (2012) and ending with ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019), this franchise chronicles the events of the Avengers — a team composed of Ironman, Captain America, Thor and other Marvel superheros — and Captain Marvel as they all set out on a mission to protect the universe from the supervillain Thanos.

Not only is ‘Avengers: Endgame’ the highest grossing movie of all time, but it’s also seen as the end of an era that began in 2008 with ‘Ironman.’ Besides acting as a lead-up to ‘Doctor Strange 2,’ watching this franchise also allows you to join the rich cinematic universe of Marvel Studios.

Guardians of the Galaxy

The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is a fun-filled space opera series that focuses on protecting the universe from predicaments not related to Thanos. Starting off with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014), this beloved franchise consists of two sequels – ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017) and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (2022).

In addition to its entertaining plot, this franchises offers some of Marvel’s quirkiest characters in the mix, from the cute Baby Groot and Rocket Raccoon, to the carefree Star-Lord. So, if you’re in need of a bit of comic relief within the MCU, this is the perfect choice for you.

The Spider-Man Saga

The Spider-Man Saga is a cinematic trilogy about Peter Parker, a teenage boy gifted with spider-like abilities who sets out to save New York City from all of its perils. But that’s not all – the trilogy is set to introduce both Doctor Strange and some of his famous characters.

Starting with ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017), this beloved trilogy was concluded with ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ (2019). Although the series takes place after the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ it is important to watch this franchise ahead of ‘Doctor Strange 2’ as it introduces some of the characters and set-up on the story of the new movie.

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you’re looking forward to the release of ‘Doctor Strange 2,’ be sure to take some time to watch the six Avengers movies, the two Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and the Spider-Man Trilogy. This way, you’ll be all set for the release of the next Marvel blockbuster and will have the best experience possible watching it.