Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

As predicted, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness caused a box office frenzy and set several precedents: the best bow of a Disney film in the pandemic era; and the biggest opening figures so far this year. The Marvel Cinematic Universe epic, respected filmmaker Sam Raimi’s first movie after almost ten years, made $185 million, which was on the high end of expectations.

Magic beat magic at last weekend’s box office when another Marvel hero took the lead over the beasts in Germany. And opera fans proved once again that they love a classic Puccini.

While Disney is celebrating the $265 million international opening week numbers for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, there is no China release for the movie.

All stars were on deck May 2 in Hollywood for the much-awaited premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and sequel to the blockbuster, Doctor Strange, in 2016, which grossed over $677 M worldwide. Doctor Stephen Strange’s movie litany other than the eponymously titled film six years ago includes such films as Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and most recently Spider-Man: No Way Home.