Why Doctor Strange 2's Short Runtime Is Actually a Good Thing
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is less than a month away, and all eyes are on one of the biggest projects in MCU history. It was recently revealed that the runtime for the Doctor Strange sequel is not only shorter than expected, but it is also significantly shorter than any other "event" movie in the MCU. Fans are concerned that this short runtime could rush a plot that is almost inherently complex. The other "event" level movies in the MCU ( Infinity War, Endgame, Civil War, No Way Home, etc. ) all have an average runtime of roughly two and a half hours (152 minutes to be exact). Multiverse of Madness is coming in at 126 minutes. Virtually 20% shorter than the aforementioned average. With the synopsis promising multiple versions of characters, a deep look into the MCU's multiverse, and universe-changing outcomes, how can all of that get the time it deserves in 30 fewer minutes? ADVERTISEMENT Well, there are a f...