Warning: Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: No Way Home
New merchandise for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reveals that Wong will still hold the title of Sorcerer Supreme in the upcoming sequel. First introduced in 2016's Doctor Strange as the librarian of Kamar-Taj, Wong, played by Benedict Wong, has since become a fan-favorite character in the MCU. After his introduction in Doctor Strange, the character has since appeared in a number of MCU films, including phase four entries like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the record-breaking Spider-Man: No Way Home.
In No Way Home, it's revealed that Wong now holds the title of Sorcerer Supreme. Although many fans expected Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to become The Ancient One's replacement following her death, Strange explains that, because he was blipped out of existence for five years with Thanos' snap, Wong got the job on a "technicality." Since the confirmation in No Way Home, many fans have wondered how Wong's new position will affect Doctor Strange 2 and if he will even still have the title when the sequel comes out.
A new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness t-shirt released on Amazon has now seemingly confirmed that Wong will still be the Sorcerer Supreme in the upcoming sequel. The officially licensed Marvel t-shirt, which comes in an array of different colors, features Doctor Strange and Wong in fighting poses with the title "Sorcerer Supreme" written under Wong's name. Check out the t-shirt below:
The confirmation that Wong is still Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange 2 opens up a number of interesting storytelling possibilities for the sequel. Strange is visibly annoyed in Spider-Man: No Way Home that Wong got the position over him, so it's possible that a rift will form between the two characters, especially considering Strange went against Wong's advice and broke open the multiverse. The reveal that Wong currently holds the title also gives Strange room to grow as a character, potentially earning the title by the end of the upcoming film, or, at the very least, understanding why he's maybe not ready for it.
Wong is both more experienced and more levelheaded, making it no surprise that he was given the title of Sorcerer Supreme over Strange, blip or no blip. While Strange has evidently come a long way since his introduction in 2016, No Way Home proves that he still has a long way to go in order to earn the Sorcerer Supreme title. The first trailer for Doctor Strange 2 has already hinted that Strange will be facing off against an evil multiverse version of himself, something that will perhaps allow him to grow as a person and recognize the danger his arrogance can put people in. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is scheduled to release on May 6 of this year.
Source: Amazon
