Doctor Strange "could be the next Winter Soldier" according to the first spoiler-free reactions
Marvel gave a lucky few fans (and the odd journalist) a 15 minute preview of Doctor Strange today in London, and as the first people in the world to see anything more than the trailers, the reactions to come out of the preview are a good indication of what we can expect. Plus, Benedict Cumberbatch himself made an appearance to the delight of everyone in the cinema.
So, has Marvel got another hit on its hands or a potential dud? Check out the first spoiler-free reactions to the movie below to find out.
#DoctorStrange preview felt like this could be the next Winter Soldier hit! Lot of hope and excitement for this movie #IMAXVIP @ScreenjabberOctober 10, 2016
@larasherlockian @DrStrange Don't worry, no spoilers! It was amazing, you just start to open your mouth and you don't stop. Spectacular.October 10, 2016
This will be mind-blowing. The visuals are extremely good, the script is awesome and funny. We're not ready for this guys. #DoctorStrangeOctober 10, 2016
BENEDICT FREAKING CUMBERBATCH ACTUALLY CAME TO THE FREAKING PREVIEW. I DON'T KNOW HOW I AM ALIVE.October 10, 2016
The #DoctorStrange preview was mind-bending in the best possible way… Can’t wait to see the whole film later this month!!October 10, 2016
It has some sort of #inception style and I'd say this has real potential of being marvel's next hit!#DoctorStrange #IMAXVIPOctober 10, 2016
We saw Dr Stephen, the accident, the meeting with TAO, the trippy shit (a lot), Stephen-Wong's first meeting, the Cloak in action and fightsOctober 10, 2016
Benedict Cumberbatch just arrived at the @DrStrange screening: "If any of you have eaten a bunch of mushrooms, I feel really sorry for you"October 10, 2016
Just been to a #DoctorStrange extended preview. Done a bit of a nerd jizz #Disney… https://t.co/H1JtxarQMWOctober 10, 2016
Directed by Scott Derickson and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Mads Mikkelsen, Doctor Strange will release in UK cinemas on October 25, 2016 before opening in the US on November 4, 2016.
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Lauren O'Callaghan is the former Entertainment Editor of 12DOVE. You'd typically find Lauren writing features and reviews about the latest and greatest in pop culture and entertainment, and assisting the teams at Total Film and SFX to bring their excellent content onto 12DOVE. Lauren is now the digital marketing manager at the National Trust.