Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswriter Michael Waldron hint there are plans to enter Namor the Sub - Mariner into theMCU .   Directed by Sam Raimi , Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswasreleased in   theaters   last weekend to generally positive reactions from critic and audiences . Mostreviews   specifically praised it   for its horror and gothic elements — a franchise first for the MCU . Benedict Cumberbatch returns to asterisk as the titular wizard .

Namor the Sub - Mariner was one of the very first   character that Marvel Comics ever create .   Conceived in 1939 under Timely Comics ( Marvel ’s forerunner ) , he is a mutant son of a human sea chieftain and the princess of Atlantis , much like DC ’s more popular superhero , Aquaman . Also interchangeable to DC ’s character are Namor ’s powers ; he has superhuman strength , topnotch - speed underwater   and the ability to manipulate water to his will . In Marvel lore , Namor has been   akey member of the Illuminati , an organization that was lately featured inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

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In an interview withVariety , Waldron explain that Namor was discussed during pre - production forDoctor Strange 2 , since he has been part of the Illuminati in the comics . However , the aquatic antihero was ultimately passed over   for one big reason . As Waldron says :

[ We ] talked about him , because he ’s certainly an original member of the Illuminati . But I think Marvel has other plans for him in the MCU . And so he did n’t make his manner in this finicky movie .

Marvel buff all over the reality have been wanting to see a live - activity Namor for age . There is a strain fromAvengers : Endgamethat fan have taken to be a set - up or reference to pronounce fighter , in which the Wakandan warrior Okoye ( played by Danai Gurira ) mentions a " mild subduction under the African plate , " an " earthquake under the ocean . " Since then , there have been rumors that Namor will be a cardinal part of this year’sBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , and that he could beplayed by Tenoch Huerta . Marvel has not confirmed this yet , but the theory only seem to be maturate .

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It was of late herald by Feige at CinemaCon that   plans for   theMCUnow stint well into 2032 . Given how many projects they ’ve already revealed to be in output ( a howling total of 26 still on the way as of now , starting withMs . Marvelin June ) , it is entirely possible that   Namor the Sub - Mariner is in the cards to   unite the multi - billion dollar enfranchisement sometime between now and then . Waldron ’s words sure as shooting make it seem like that is the case . Whether it ’s via the multiverse orthroughBlack Panther 2 , fans are waiting on the edges of their posterior to see one of Marvel ’s first superheroes finally get to live - natural action .

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