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Doctor Strange Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Doctor Strange movies in order
Last updated: July 6 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Doctor Strange opened the MCU's mystical dimension in 2016 and became central to the Multiverse Saga. With two solo films and critical appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Avengers series, understanding the watch order is key.
Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange began as a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon before becoming the Sorcerer Supreme and Marvel's foremost master of the mystic arts. His solo films and crossover appearances are at the very heart of the MCU's Multiverse Saga, making him one of the most important characters in Phase 4 and beyond.
🕐 Release Order
The two Doctor Strange solo films follow a straightforward sequential release, and release order is the recommended way to experience his arc.
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
For full context, Multiverse of Madness is best watched after Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), as events from both directly inform its plot.
📖 Story Chronology
Chronologically, Strange's origin story in the first film precedes the events of Multiverse of Madness by several years in universe, matching the release order exactly.
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch the first Doctor Strange before its sequel—that's essential. For the deepest experience with Multiverse of Madness, also watch Spider-Man: No Way Home and WandaVision beforehand. Strange's appearances in Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, and No Way Home all add layers to his character that the solo films alone cannot fully capture.
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