'Doctor Strange' Sequel Loses Director Scott Derrickson Over 'Creative Differences'

Marvel is parting ways with director Scott Derrickson, who was slated to helm the upcoming movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Scott directed the first Doctor Strange movie, which opened in theaters in 2016 to both critical and commercial success. The film grossed nearly $680 million around the world and star Benedict Cumberbatch reprised the role in Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

“Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the MCU,” Marvel said in a statement to Variety.

The movie will begin production in May and Marvel does not expect for the production schedule to be delayed due to the change in directors. The studio is currently searching for a replacement and Scott will remain on the project as an executive producer.