Spoiler Specials: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Published: May 13, 2022, 7 a.m.

This week\u2019s Spoiler Specials takes on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Film critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams to spoil the Marvel film that stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Directed by Sam Raimi, the first action scene takes place at the wedding of Doctor Stephen Strange\u2019s (Benedict Cumberbatch) ex (Rachel McAdams) being interrupted by a one-eyed octopus creature from space that\u2019s chasing after America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez).\nIt\u2019s an explosive start to a film that has some of the best \u2013and the worst\u2013 of what Marvel movies are famous for.\nRead Sam\u2019s review of the movie.\xa0\nNote: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.\nEmail us at spoilers@slate.com.\nPodcast production by Jasmine Ellis.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices