A recent listing by an Australian theater chain asserted that Marvel's Doctor Strange would be clocking in at 130 minutes. This listing gained traction around the internet thanks to a post by /Film and became such a large talking point that director Scott Derrickson eventually had to address it. In short, it's not true.
At 2 hrs and 10 minutes, the purported runtime would have been one of Marvel's longest films to date, just behind Avengers: Age of Ultron (2 hrs and 21 minutes) and Captain America: Civil War (2 hrs and 27 minutes). What do you think is an appropriate amount of time to tell Stephen Strange's origin story? Let us know in the comment section below.
ABOUT DOCTOR STRANGE
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Steve Ditko, who first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (1963). A gifted surgeon, Strange suffers irreparable damage to his hands and journeys all over the world seeking a cure. Eventually Strange ends up at the home of the Ancient One and begins a journey into magic and alternate dimensions , ultimately assumming the title of Earth's Sorcerer Supreme.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: “Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.“Doctor Strange” is the latest film in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 3’s goal—over the course of four years and nine films—is to introduce audiences to new heroes and continue the adventures of fan favorites.
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