Why we’re pumped: Two words: Maggie Smith. Stars: Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Dominic West, Hugh Dancy, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern Enter veteran director Sam Raimi, with a proven track record - OK, except for “Spider-Man 3.” That was horrible. What gives us pause is that original director/co-screenwriter Scott Dickerson dropped out, reportedly because he wanted to make it super scary, and that didn’t fly. (Uh oh.) “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” unofficially kicks off the summer movie season with Xochitl Gomez playing America Chavez, Benedict Wong as Wong and Benedict Cumberbatch as Strange. In this add on to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Strange accidentally triggers a nasty bit of business from the multiverse. Stephen Strange – the ultimate magician – instills confidence that this sequel might match the success of the 2016 Marvel hit. Why we’re pumped: Any film starring Benedict Cumberbatch gets us all fired up, and his return as the brilliant Dr. Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong
