The quirks and quiddities of Marvel films are such that you either fall in love with them or feel mortified to even call yourself a fan, there’s no in-between. The same thing unfolded when Doctor Strange 2 premiered in 2022, polarizing the fandom in its wake. While some seemed to be pleased with the sequel, others were infuriated with the lack of depth in the plot and characters.
Meanwhile, there’s a third separate group comprising fans who are solely preoccupied with Sam Raimi’s exemplary craft; they are least bothered by whether the film fared well or not, they just want to see the acclaimed director shepherd more MCU films.
Doctor Strange 2 Fans Gush Over Sam Raimi’s Work
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was welcomed with generally positive reviews but that’s not to say it was exempted from critical rebuke.
Despite the criticism, however, the MCU flick starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular superhero ended up banking more than $900 million at the worldwide box office (via The Numbers). Surely, it did something right to be dubbed as one of the highest-grossing films of 2022. After all, it’s a Sam Raimi creation.
A renowned filmmaker and screenwriter, Raimi is popular for having helmed the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man trilogy and is also hailed for his exceptional work in cult horror films like the Evil Dead series. And while the Doctor Strange sequel garnered mixed reviews, fans nevertheless believe that Raimi gifted them a masterpiece.
Iโm a Multiverse of Madness truther. Raimi cooked. https://t.co/qdc2tQ8UF7
โ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ง-๐๐ก (@DCUSupergirl) June 23, 2024
I hope he gets to direct more MCU movies
โ Jadpeanut (@Jadpeanut) June 23, 2024
Love seeing multiverse of madness praise
โ Joe (@JoeOfFiction_) June 23, 2024
Hell yeah! pic.twitter.com/Q8wgeR9RH4
โ Shark0187 (@shark0187) June 23, 2024
The mystical adventure outing was initially slated to be helmed by Scott Derrickson who directed the first Doctor Strange movie. But things didn’t work out owing to โreal creative differencesโ between him and Marvel boss Kevin Feige (via The Playlist). And that is when Raimi swooped in and bewitched fans with his talent.
Sam Raimi’s Potential MCU Comeback Could Be What the Studio Needs
Although the 64-year-old director doesn’t have any plans set in stone regarding a potential MCU return, he admitted that the idea did appeal to him. โI donโt have any plans,โ he told The Wrap. โBut I would love it!โ
Meanwhile, there have already been rumors about how Raimi may be reportedly planning on directing a fourth Spider-Man film. “I think if we were to make a fourth Spider-Man film, weโd probably have to figure out the journey that Tobey Maguire his character would be going on, and what obstacles he had to overcome to achieve that growth personally,” he stated in the same conversation with The Wrap.
Raimi could also be the perfect choice for spearheading Avengers: Secret Wars. Not only does he have the experience and expertise for it but the Boy Kills World producer is himself hoping that the studio approaches him for the project. “They haven’t asked me yet. I hope they do,” he admitted (via Screen Rant).
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness can be streamed on Disney+.
