The film picks up where Spider-Man: No Way Home left off, with Doctor Strange (Cumberbatch) dealing with the consequences of the multiverse-altering events. The story begins with Stephen Strange, aka Doctor Strange, attempting to help Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), aka Scarlet Witch, with her struggles to cope with the loss of her children. However, their efforts are soon disrupted by a mysterious entity that threatens the fabric of reality.
The film was directed by Sam Raimi, who is renowned for his work on the original Spider-Man trilogy and the Evil Dead series. Raimi’s involvement brought a distinct visual style to the film, incorporating horror elements, "jump scares," and kinetic camera work not typically seen in MCU films. The screenplay was written by Michael Waldron, head writer for the first season of Loki . doctor strange in the multiverse of madness full