The SUPERIOR Doctor Strange Is ANIMATED? 

Miss when marvel use to make animated movies like this. Remember Hulk vs Wolverine/Thor,

It's crazy how they managed to make Dormammu AND Mordo villains without feeling overblown and wasting none of them.

I feel like "The SUPERIOR [Marvel Character] Is ANIMATED?" is a title template that could fit for most of Marvel's roster.

This movie was, in many ways, my introduction to the character, and while I'm not the biggest Dr. Strange fan, this movie is still one of my favourites. It was very sad, very epic, and contained some magical violence (that being, people being reduced to skeletons), and the costume is still one of my favorites.

I wish they used the tragic backstory involving Strange's failed surgery on his sister in the MCU version. That would've added way more emotional depth for his "need to control" as well as an interesting dilemma to the question of if he could find happiness in DS 2. I like both iterations, but I hope MCU Strange continues to receive some development before Cumberbatch is done lol

I knew this masterpiece was better but I never hear anyone talk about this.

I wish Dr. Strange made an appearance on Avengers: Earth's mightiest heroes. We were so close to getting a fully realized marvel universe in animation.

It’s so crazy how much is superior animated. The fact that people believe Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is superior to the mcu’s avengers proves that so much. If we’re being honest, most things are better animated than live action. Look at anime/other animated films. EDIT: Obviously I’m not saying live action stuff isn’t good. Simply that in some ways, animation can be better. So many films/shows prove that animation deserves its flowers. That’s all.

Doctor Strange is my favourite character, unfortunately I think the MCU’s portrayal of him has been underwhelming. I still like his movies, and Benedict Cumberbatch. I feel like the magic isn’t ‘weird’ enough, and he’s mainly used for plot devices.

The animated movie is what made me a fan of Dr strange and it still better than what mcu gives

I was actually thinking about it lately - how well written the arrogant to humbled animated doctor strange was... The end for me was perfect as the ancient one gave his live to the winged marks and Dr.Strange faced Dormammu for the first time!

2:50 “Oh yeah Spider-Man is in this movie, You don’t believe me f**k you” best line in the whole video 🤣🤣🤣😭😭

I think both versions (MCU and Animated) are pretty cool, however, while I love Strange development in animated film, I think the MCU does a better job building his fight with Dormammu, with Strange in the end saving the day not by shooting laser on the villain, but by using his intelligence and using time stone. This helps to show why Strange is the sorcerer supreme: It's not because he's the most powerful or a choosen one, it's because of his creativity in the ways he uses his magic.

It's lovely to see that SOMEONE else knows about this movie! I loved the animated version better too. He was deeper and it felt more true to the source material in all of the right ways.

The fact that the brick wall sequence wasn't in the live action movie was such a bummer. It was such a powerful way to humble Strange and get him to open up to the whole process, and it would've made the live action one so much better.

I loved this version of Strange, my favorite part was the scene with the Wall and Ancient One explaining how magic works and Strange finally understanding it through metaphors and visuals, which made the fact that he eventually became so powerful more believeable. Also the stuff with his sister made Strange more tragic and explained his cold behavior

Wow, something animated is superior to something live action??? Who could've guessed????? (It's me, I could've guessed)

The animated Dr. Strange movie made me into a Dr. Strange fan as a kid and when the live action movie came out I had hoped they would take various story beats from the animated movie because it was fantastic especially Strange’s backstory with his sister. We only got a mention of her in MoM but the animated movie just made his arrogance and the need to be right way better. Still like the 2016 movie but it would have hit harder if they took elements from the animated movie

Also can I just say I LOVE the Ancient One in this. You truly get the sense he's an intelligent, wise and compassionate master who deserves the title of Sorcerer Supreme. He helps Steven understand what magic is, shows immense patience with him and can tell he's a genuinely good man whose spent years hating himself for something he couldn't control. I genuinely wish we got more with him. He is frankly a lot better as an ancient master of magic compared to Bald Tilda Swinton.

5:12 I think the most devastating thing about this is for the character it would feel like a foundation of professional failure as well as personal

I love the backstory with his sister and what made him so arrogant that's one thing that better than kive action movie

It brings me such joy to know that the animated marvel movies are getting some love. Such a shame that Marvel themselves aren't making good animated movies.

My first introduction to Doctor Strange..and super hero squad.

I wasn't a superhero movie fan when this movie was released. I hadn't heard of Iron Man, let alone Doctor Strange. But it was on the TV and I decided to watch it anyway. And it's the reason I'm a lot more critical of MCU's 'Doctor Strange' than most. MCU's Strange started as a somewhat Tony Stark clone and speedran his journey as a wizard. Strange only managed to acquire magic after Ancient One tricked him, abandoning him on top of a mountain so he's forced to use magic. Except, his life was never really in danger as it keeps cutting to Mordo intending to rescue him. And from there, we get a montage of Strange advancing his magic by reading books. This is fatal, to me, because no matter how unique the bargaining scene with Dormmammu is, it didn't feel earned. Strange never feel like he was at the point of being able to take on Dormmammu and defeat him. In the animated movie, Strange was to demolish a wall everyday. And I recall the wall starting out small before they get larger and larger. So when he acquired magic, it does feel earned because his trials had weight - figuratively and literally. It's almost like Robert de Niro in 'The Mission' when he carried that deadweight through the jungle. When the weight was cut loose of him at the end of his journey, he was a changed man.

Fun fact: some of the music from the Marvel animated movies (including this one) is used in Facebook's Avengers Alliance game. Primarily the first fight scene music in the movie that always plays when fighting bosses in the game. Just wanted to let you know and hit some people with nostalgia.

Still one of my favorites in the Marvel Animated Features Collection. One thing I noticed is Doctor Strange's sister is a focal point in the movie, and when they reference her in Multiverse of Madness, I felt a sense of pride. Yeah, he has a sister. I knew that. Thanks to this movie.

I was actually thinking that the "What If" was extremely underwhelming because of how little it actually ties into anything that's going on.

The DVD cover art was UNPARALLELED

i was kinda annyoed that they just got rid of his sister in the backstory cause it added so much depth on why he became a surgeon and why he became so bitter to everyone

Also Jonathan Adams is the Voice of Dormammu and He's So Good with what screen time he has in this He also voiced Kang in Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Galactus in MvC3, Atrocitus in Green Lantern TAS, and Vaatu in the Legend of Korra

This is one of the most entertaining episodes of yours I've seen. The editing, the sass, the pacing, the chosen film, the parallels to the MCU, all the above. This was great.

It’s like Green Lantern: First Flight being everything the live action one should’ve been

Animated Dr Strange's eyebrows have more personality than what MCU gave.

I remember when this came out and I absolutely loved the animeted version of Dr.Strange. he knew so much more magic rather than just portals and a gold chain whip.

I felt for Strange the entire movie but I kind of get his mind frame. He has things from his past and he has all the awnsers and thinks he can fix everything around him. Yet he ends up pushing away everyone he wants to keep safe and it ends up with him alone. Married to his mission, to his cuase to never have love or anyone in his life. He is the greatest hero and he is the loneliest man in the universe and that's the saddest thing about his character. This is hinted in the movie and it's a sad narrative

I could've sworn Strange resembled Keanu Reeves in the animated film. It's why I wanted him for the live-action movie. I thought Cumberbatch was a miscast at first, and he was rather clunky the first movie. But 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Infinity War' saw him improved massively. Strange is also a far better character in 'Infinity War' than in his introduction film.

This movie's dormmammu gave me nightmares for weeks, especially with the "possessed" kid

Funny shit is I watched this before the MCU one like years before and when I saw the MCU one I always felt like “hey I’ve , I’ve seen this before”

4:57 Dang, that picture with his sister is making me speculate a little too much about their relationship.

As mixed as these were, I do wish they had gotten to do more after Thor: Tales of Asgard, as maybe the quality could've become more consistent and maybe reach similar heights to DC's Direct-To-DVD movies.

I remember watching Planet Hulk, The Young Avengers, The Ultimate Avengers, Doctor Strange and hulk vs thor/wolverine movies all in my grandparents house when in was growing up up in the 2000s shit hittin me with nostalgia blast

This movie made me cry. I loved when he lets go of his guilt and the wall suddenly vanishes. 😭 all the feels! So many good messages in this show! The live action was super good too, but I honestly identified more with kaicilius than with Steven.

This animated movie was cool for sure. Definitely bringing me back to my high school days.

Lowkey mad tho that they teased Clea at the end and never gave me a follow up movie for that 😤

I absolutely 100%............AGREES this film is badass.

Keep ‘em coming!!!! This series is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!

If we ever get an animated film made out of both the animated and live-action version, then this might be just the best film

I've always liked this more than the other animated movies. Seeing the small Li Mei cameo made me think they're having a crossover.

Im glad I saw this video. I used to love some of the Ultimate Marvel movies but never seen this one and I agree with your takes

Dude I've been waiting for this. Watched it for the first time directly after watching your invincible iron man video and gotta say it does go hard 🔥🔥🔥

Love this movie, it’s what got me into Doctor Strange long before it was even announced for Phase Three. Thanks for covering it.

I freaking love the audio of this movie. If you haven't, you have to check it out with surround sound. Or 3d headphones.

Yep this was my introduction to Dr Strange and so many things in the MCU film reminded me of it. Loved Dr Strange's character arc in this

I thought from the thumbnail, this was going to be about Strange Supreme from the show What If? Wasn't expecting a whole other movie, but I'm happy with this! Great video, man!

Honestly I love both movies. The animated one was so cool and I think that design of Doctor Strange is my favorite. (I love long coats) and MCU Doctor Strange is awesome too, and the comedic moments made me chuckle a few times.

The ultimate avengers was my indroduction to the avengers & Black panther & so as this movie to doctor strange

Yet another flawless Marcutio W, speaking of which you should make a series about superior characters being animated, whether it be marvel or DC

this was also my first introduction to dr. strange and i immediately loved him.

I bout a bootleg version of mcu movie and got this instead and I loved it more than the mcu version😂

I love how any time Avi Arad is in a marvel project the video leaves a foreboding theme for him because we ALL know what he’s up to. Great video as always. Can’t wait for you to praise Tom’s Ultron in next avengers. Cheers.

I actually first recognized Strange by this media before the comics, then the Marvel vs Capcom 3 and before he became famous bec. of MCU

My great grandparents gave me a collection of marvel cartoons on dvd and this is one of them. This movie was great watch!

Funny you should put this up when I find my Marvel Animated DVDs a few days ago. Guess it's time to revisit. Keep doin' what you're doin', my guy.

Without a shadow of a doubt the animated movie is better. Cool monsters fights throughout the movie, no goofy banter. Awesome dormammu design. More satisfying arc of Stephen working to become a wizard while still feeling special.

Spoiler: Animated versions of comic character are 9 out of 10 times better than the live action ones.

I havent seen this in forever😭 great review as always

I'm so glad you made this video because tbh I watched this movie back when it was still on Netflix years ago and have been trying to tell if I fever dreamt it or not ever since

Yeah that was a good point because it was that rewards thing where he gets the bed n then shaved to look so cool

Amazing video as always!! 🎉

Anybody notice that Wong is played by the same guy who does Hanzo in overwatch?

THISSSS!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING!! In my opinion, if you could boil everything that is Doctor Strange into one quintessential form, you would find it in this movie!

That's why is called a MULTIVERSE. They're all different, but they all exist.

“Steven touches her” goes crazy

I’ve had the animated ‘Dr. Strange’ on DVD for over 10 years and never watched it all the way through.

Animated Doctor Strange is so hot, I absolutely love his hair

What did you guys think of The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

So are you considering reviewing all the animated stuff like Hulk vs Wolverine? If you are, cool.

Holy shit why does his fit drip so damn hard

They need an adult cartoon show for Doctor Strange.

I remember watching the animated movie when I was a little kid! I agree that it was better Sure MCU Strange has his own merit, the animated one just hit harder overall. Thank you for talking about this qnd unlocking some childhood memories!

tbf they probably left out the sister part because it would've crossed the line from being derivative to outright copying.

I've seen this years ago including those you mentioned at the end

This movie is what got me interested into the Sorcerer Supreme and was my jumping off point, I still liked the first MCU movie and comparing the two is still what I do but in the giddy way. They both work, in different ways for their different mediums, and they both should be experienced.

Editing is on point recently

First time someone comments on this, I cant believe they removed the reason why Stephen became so egotistical in the first place

I loved this movie! One of my favorites. I remember my dad getting this cause he vaguely knew who Dr. Strange was and wanted to show my brother and I

I have been telling people about this movie since I saw it as a kid! It’s FANTASTIC! Upon rewatching it a couple years back. the only thing I found I disliked was that Strange’s hands were fixed by the end of the movie, instead of him having to live with the pain like the regular version. I understand that magic could probably fix his hands, but it’s just a better message to not have a quick free fix to a problem a lot of people live with.

Perfect video !

the animation was so good and the ending makes more sense to me

I saw this when I was small and it made me really love the character of Dr. Strange

I think the Ancient One had a relative, using similar technics to train a student of his own - Danial-san.

I remember watch this Animations Dr Strange movie but I forgot want it call.. and thank you review this movie keep up

This is the only one of the liongate movies I’ve seen, and I love it!

LOVED this thing. One of my absolutely favorite marvel animated films.

Cool stuff at the end

This movie introduced me to Dr Strange

Man Dr Strange been that dude since he was in the 90s spiderman!!

I have CD of this one it is so good and I think it come with the hell boy too.

Great video!!!

3:44 You just reminded me of Sokka just now. lol