The incursions are a crucial concept in the MCU and refer to the moment in which the multiverse timeline contracts. While they are briefly mentioned in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the 2015 comic book miniseries Secret Wars provides further insight into their origins and the true consequences that incursions have on the fabric of time. The fact that the film decided to introduce the concept teases the possibility of a Secret Wars storyline.
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In a recent interview with Gizmodo, writer Michael Waldron addressed Marvel’s choice to include the notion of incursions in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and what implications it may have on the saga. While not directly mentioning an upcoming live-action adaptation of Secret Wars, Waldron did explain that previous Marvel Studios projects introduced concepts and immediately teased what would come next, such as Avengers mentioning space as a way to foreshadow Thanos. “Well, I guess I think of it akin to it in the way that as soon as the MCU introduced the notion of space, of going to space, they teased Thanos almost immediately. There was Thor. And then Avengers was the first movie where there was a threat from the stars. And here comes Thanos. Obviously, there was a big build from there,” Waldron said. “So I think that maybe I always thought of the multiverse as kind of like, ‘OK, this is space.’ You know, once upon a time, the MCU left Earth and went to the stars, now we’re going into the multiverse. So yeah we’ll see what happens with these incursions. They’re bad news.”
Without giving too much away, it’s safe to say that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a much darker film than its 2016 predecessor. Having a director like Sam Raimi —who returned to Marvel after 15 years— incorporate his horror background into the film was a bold move that ultimately paid off, as Doctor Strange 2 grossed $187 million at the domestic box office on its opening weekend. The sequel also managed to perform well with critics, though it did receive a lesser score than Doctor Strange 1 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics and audiences alike praised the film’s visuals and performances. However, some people criticized Doctor Strange 2’s pace and its inability to convey complex concepts. Nevertheless, the film took some well-needed risks that could potentially impact upcoming MCU projects, such as a possible Secret Wars storyline.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is currently playing in theaters.
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Source: Gizmodo
