12 Marvel Easter Eggs Hidden In "Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness" Sure To Delight Fans
Easter eggs are so fun to find, and these Marvel Easter eggs are no different.
In case you don't know what an Easter egg is—no, not the ones you find on Easter—but the hidden messages or characters from other movies that are placed in different films. The term 'Easter egg' refers to some sort of hidden message or character from another movie that's included in a different movie.
Easter eggs are among the most enjoyable aspects of watching a film, especially if you're an avid movie watcher. Overall, these Easter eggs provide us with something extra to pay attention to within the storyline of the movie.
If you're accustomed to looking for Easter eggs, then you've probably noticed some, or all, of the ones we're about to discuss. If you're not used to searching for hidden messages and Easter eggs in movies and shows, then these might come as a total surprise to you.
Whichever the case may be, these Easter eggs give you something else to look out for when watching Doctor Strange. They're also great for those who enjoy rewatching movies, as they provide something new to seek out.
We've compiled 12 amazing Easter eggs that were hidden in Doctor Strange, so let's dive into this. Be sure to let us know if you noticed any of these and keep an eye out for them the next time you watch the movie.
1. Reed Richards' Wife and Children
This reference occurs during the meeting with Scarlet Witch, where he talks about a wife and kids, referring to the Fantastic Four, where he had a wife and children.
Image Source: Everett Collection2. John Krasinski's Mister Fantastic Cameo
John makes his debut as the hero in Doctor Strange, and many are actually calling for Emily Blunt to be cast as the Invisible Woman.
Image Source: Getty/ Dimitrios Kambouris3. Professor X's Yellow Hoverchair
Professor X's hoverchair, instead of his regular wheelchair, resembles the one from X-Men.
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4. Reference To The Bug-Themed Heroes
In the beginning, Doctor Strange asks Wanda to help him, stating that she's his only option because there are only bug-themed superheroes.
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5. Captain Carter's Live Action Debut
Captain Carter was seen in teasers for "Multiverse Of Madness" and also in Disney's "What If...?" series.
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6. The Baxter Foundation
Doctor Strange mentions that she chose to volunteer at the Baxter Foundation. This foundation is an institute for young scientists that was founded by Susan and Johnny Storm's father in the comics.
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7. Earth-616
Earth-616 has a rich backstory, as it is mentioned in the comics and is the primary setting for most of the storylines.
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8. Zombie Strange
We've seen many different versions of Doctor Strange. In the film, Strange uses the Darkhold to enter Doctor Strange's corpse, referencing Zombie Strange from Disney's "What If...?" series.
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9. Wanda's Stained Fingers
Wanda's fingers are stained black in this scene, and if you recall in WandaVision, the witch she fought also had her fingers turn dark. This reference is maintained throughout the storyline to indicate when they practice any form of dark arts.
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10. Lashana Lynch
Lashana Lynch appeared in both Captain Marvel and Doctor Strange, playing similar roles where her powers were the same as she was on Earth-838.
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11. The Amazing Clea
Clea is intricately woven into this Doctor Strange film. History indicates that her family background is quite interesting, and in the comics, she and Doctor Strange fall in love, leading us to wonder if she'll be a love interest of his in the future as well.
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12. Bruce Campbell's Cameo
Bruce Campbell and the director of Doctor Strange are actually quite close friends, which is why Bruce has appeared in several different movies. This connection is why the director knew Bruce needed to make an appearance in the film.
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These Easter eggs are truly special because many of them actually reference the comics, which is always something superhero fans appreciate. Putting the pieces together within Marvel films and comics is just too much fun.
Which one was your favorite, and do you have any Easter eggs to add?