Earlier today, we reported that Marvel’sDoctor Strangesolidified its status as abox office hitby winning its second weekend in a row with $43 million. That tally has put this Marvel Phase 3 adventure past the $150 million mark domestically, bringing its total to $153 million. The movie is also closing in on another box office milestone, $500 million worldwide.
Deadlinereports thatDoctor Strange’s foreign total of $339.6 million has pushed itsworldwide box officetotal to $492.6 million worldwide. It will most likely pass the $500 million mark when the final weekend numbers come in tomorrow, or possibly on Tuesday. At this point in its release,Doctor Strangehas grossed 37% more internationally thanAnt-Manand 34% more thanGuardians of the Galaxy.
FromMarvel StudioscomesDoctor Strange, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place-a mysterious enclave known asKamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality.
Before long, Strange, armed with newly acquired magical powers, is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. The supporting cast includesChiwetel Ejioforas Baron Mordo,Rachel McAdamsas Christine Palmer,Benedict Wongas Wong,Michael Stuhlbargas Nicodemus West,Mads Mikkelsenas Kaecilius andTilda SwintonasThe Ancient One.Scott Derricksonis directing withKevin Feigeproducing.Louis D’Esposito,Stephen Broussard,Victoria Alonso,Charles NewirthandStan Leeserve as executive producers.Jon SpaihtsandScott Derrickson&C. Robert Cargillwrote the screenplay.
Doctor Strangeis the second movie in Marvel’s Phase Three line-up, which has been rumored to introduce a new Infinity Stone, theEye of Agamotto, believed to be the Time Gem. If this is true, there is just one more Infinity Stone left to be revealed, the Soul Stone, which will most likely be introduced at some point beforeAvengers: Infinity War. Production will begin onAvengers: Infinity Warin this coming January in Atlanta.
