This article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange 2. Well, maybe spoilers for what isn't in Doctor Strange 2. If you want to see the movie with knowing a thing, turn back now.

Fans have been requesting an MCU debut for Tom Cruise for years, and many thought they'd finally see the day in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Unfortunately, it turns out that was never really on the cards – but that doesn't mean writer Michael Waldron didn't ask about it.

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Waldron revealed that Cruise was never a part of the Doctor Strange sequel – despite a running fan theory that he would appear as Superior Iron Man:

“Yeah, that was totally made up,” he said. “I mean, there’s no cut footage of Tom Cruise!"

Although Cruise’s cameo was entirely fictional, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t considered: "I love Tom Cruise, and I said to [Marvel Studios president] Kevin [Feige] at one point, I was like, ‘Could we get Tom Cruise’s Iron Man?’ I remember reading about that in Ain’t It Cool News back in the day, that Tom Cruise was going to be Iron Man.”

“As it was being talked about online, I was like, ‘Yeah, that’d be cool!’” continued Waldron. But when he floated the idea to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, he was reminded that Cruise was already busy shooting Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

Waldron said he doesn't believe Cruise was ever asked as a result. “I just don’t think it was ever an option, because of availability.”

With all of this in mind, could Tom Cruise reappear in the role of Iron Man in the future? Don't necessarily count on it. After losing out on Iron Man to Robert Downey Jr., Cruise's career took a very different turn. In fact, Cruise has since stated that he just doesn’t make those kinds of movies.

“Look, I really enjoy those films a lot. I enjoy them,” he said back in 2016. “But I make the Missions and Reacher. Just different kind of films.”

Either way, Marvel’s upcoming slate is already pretty packed, so if Cruise ever does suit up as an alternate version of Iron Man, it’s likely going to just be a fun cameo. But I wouldn’t bet my arc reactor on it.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. They’re joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, and Xochitl Gomez.

Sam Raimi directed the movie from a script by Michael Waldron, based on characters created by comic book legends, Steve Ditko, and Stan Lee.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

This article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange 2. Well, maybe spoilers for what isn't in Doctor Strange 2. If you want to see the movie with knowing a thing, turn back now.

Fans have been requesting an MCU debut for Tom Cruise for years, and many thought they'd finally see the day in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Unfortunately, it turns out that was never really on the cards – but that doesn't mean writer Michael Waldron didn't ask about it.

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Waldron revealed that Cruise was never a part of the Doctor Strange sequel – despite a running fan theory that he would appear as Superior Iron Man:

“Yeah, that was totally made up,” he said. “I mean, there’s no cut footage of Tom Cruise!"

Although Cruise’s cameo was entirely fictional, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t considered: "I love Tom Cruise, and I said to [Marvel Studios president] Kevin [Feige] at one point, I was like, ‘Could we get Tom Cruise’s Iron Man?’ I remember reading about that in Ain’t It Cool News back in the day, that Tom Cruise was going to be Iron Man.”

“As it was being talked about online, I was like, ‘Yeah, that’d be cool!’” continued Waldron. But when he floated the idea to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, he was reminded that Cruise was already busy shooting Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

Waldron said he doesn't believe Cruise was ever asked as a result. “I just don’t think it was ever an option, because of availability.”

With all of this in mind, could Tom Cruise reappear in the role of Iron Man in the future? Don't necessarily count on it. After losing out on Iron Man to Robert Downey Jr., Cruise's career took a very different turn. In fact, Cruise has since stated that he just doesn’t make those kinds of movies.

“Look, I really enjoy those films a lot. I enjoy them,” he said back in 2016. “But I make the Missions and Reacher. Just different kind of films.”

Either way, Marvel’s upcoming slate is already pretty packed, so if Cruise ever does suit up as an alternate version of Iron Man, it’s likely going to just be a fun cameo. But I wouldn’t bet my arc reactor on it.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch. They’re joined by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, and Xochitl Gomez.

Sam Raimi directed the movie from a script by Michael Waldron, based on characters created by comic book legends, Steve Ditko, and Stan Lee.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

An orchestral composer whose music has appeared in several film trailers including Avengers: Endgame has transformed the Elden Ring theme into 15 different styles of music.

Alex Moukala, who also makes tons of video game music content on YouTube — including the legendary 30-person Wii jam session — uploaded a video of himself playing Elden Ring's main theme in every style from Spanish guitar to trap and traditional Japanese.

Sharing the video in a tweet (below), Moukala asks the question we didn't know needed answered: "What if Elden Ring took place in a multiverse where the soundtrack keeps changing?"

Elden Ring's Main Theme... in 15 Styles pic.twitter.com/5PKPqrwbWs

— Alex Moukala (@alex_moukala) May 11, 2022

Adding further elements into the mashup, he says on the YouTube version that the entire video and remixing compilation was inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest film Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

The full list of genres are: Spanish guitar, nu-disco, symphonic metal, smooth jazz, lo-fi hip hop, darksynth, movie trailer, piano solo, baroque, reggae, big room house, French house, trap, traditional Japanese, and orchestral.

The end result is pretty epic and showcases another way in which fans have been engrossed in Elden Ring since it was released in February. One player got the Fisher Price toy controller working with the game, while another has made a VR version of Elden Ring.

Someone has beaten a boss using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, while others completed the game without taking damage or dealing damage.

In our 10/10 review, IGN said: "Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path."

To make those choices with the best available information, check out our guide that features everything you could ever hope to know about Elden Ring, including collectible locations, boss strategies, and more.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

An orchestral composer whose music has appeared in several film trailers including Avengers: Endgame has transformed the Elden Ring theme into 15 different styles of music.

Alex Moukala, who also makes tons of video game music content on YouTube — including the legendary 30-person Wii jam session — uploaded a video of himself playing Elden Ring's main theme in every style from Spanish guitar to trap and traditional Japanese.

Sharing the video in a tweet (below), Moukala asks the question we didn't know needed answered: "What if Elden Ring took place in a multiverse where the soundtrack keeps changing?"

Elden Ring's Main Theme... in 15 Styles pic.twitter.com/5PKPqrwbWs

— Alex Moukala (@alex_moukala) May 11, 2022

Adding further elements into the mashup, he says on the YouTube version that the entire video and remixing compilation was inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest film Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

The full list of genres are: Spanish guitar, nu-disco, symphonic metal, smooth jazz, lo-fi hip hop, darksynth, movie trailer, piano solo, baroque, reggae, big room house, French house, trap, traditional Japanese, and orchestral.

The end result is pretty epic and showcases another way in which fans have been engrossed in Elden Ring since it was released in February. One player got the Fisher Price toy controller working with the game, while another has made a VR version of Elden Ring.

Someone has beaten a boss using the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, while others completed the game without taking damage or dealing damage.

In our 10/10 review, IGN said: "Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path."

To make those choices with the best available information, check out our guide that features everything you could ever hope to know about Elden Ring, including collectible locations, boss strategies, and more.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

LEGO has teased a long awaited Transformers set, possibly featuring an original-style Optimus Prime.

Very little was said about the new set in its reveal tweet (below) but LEGO did promise that the "epic build" was arriving in June.

While this is the first official word of a Transformers set, LEGO news website The Brick Fan (which has reported accurately on rumours in the past) released some potential details earlier this week.

Begin the epic build. #LEGO #Transformers #OptimusPrime pic.twitter.com/rjdQbdej43

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 11, 2022

The set will apparently be based on the original, generation one Optimus Prime and includes 1,508 pieces, and yes, you supposedly can transform the build between truck and robot without removing pieces.

The rumoured price is €169.99, and likely $169.99, with Euros usually matching USD when it comes to LEGO sets. The set is also said to include Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, the Allspark, and a jetpack, plus a plaque similar to the Ultimate Collector Series line.

This Transformers collaboration is just the latest major entertainment franchise LEGO has partnered with, joining Back to the Future's DeLorean time machine as one of the more expensive sets to release recently.

It's also entered the gaming world with forays into Sonic the Hedgehog - with the Green Hill Zone set - and the Super Mario world with three separate series. PlayStation exclusive Horizon: Forbidden West even got the LEGO treatment with a Tallneck set that IGN absolutely loved building.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

LEGO has teased a long awaited Transformers set, possibly featuring an original-style Optimus Prime.

Very little was said about the new set in its reveal tweet (below) but LEGO did promise that the "epic build" was arriving in June.

While this is the first official word of a Transformers set, LEGO news website The Brick Fan (which has reported accurately on rumours in the past) released some potential details earlier this week.

Begin the epic build. #LEGO #Transformers #OptimusPrime pic.twitter.com/rjdQbdej43

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) May 11, 2022

The set will apparently be based on the original, generation one Optimus Prime and includes 1,508 pieces, and yes, you supposedly can transform the build between truck and robot without removing pieces.

The rumoured price is €169.99, and likely $169.99, with Euros usually matching USD when it comes to LEGO sets. The set is also said to include Optimus Prime's Ion Blaster, Energon Axe, the Allspark, and a jetpack, plus a plaque similar to the Ultimate Collector Series line.

This Transformers collaboration is just the latest major entertainment franchise LEGO has partnered with, joining Back to the Future's DeLorean time machine as one of the more expensive sets to release recently.

It's also entered the gaming world with forays into Sonic the Hedgehog - with the Green Hill Zone set - and the Super Mario world with three separate series. PlayStation exclusive Horizon: Forbidden West even got the LEGO treatment with a Tallneck set that IGN absolutely loved building.

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer who occasionally remembers to tweet @thelastdinsdale. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

Crimes of the Future director David Cronenberg is expecting a major response to his graphic new body horror film.

During an interview with Deadline, the 79-year-old filmmaker said he’s expecting a lot of people to be ‘revulsed’ by the movie – and anticipates walkouts.

“There are some very strong scenes,” he explained. “I mean, I’m sure that we will have walkouts within the first five minutes of the movie. I’m sure of that. Some people who have seen the film have said that they think the last 20 minutes will be very hard on people, and that there’ll be a lot of walkouts. Some guy said that he almost had a panic attack.”

“I say, ‘Well, that would be OK’,” said Cronenberg about the potential reactions to Crimes of the Future. “But I’m not convinced that that will be a general reaction. I do expect walkouts in Cannes, and that’s a very special thing. [Laughs] People always walk out, and the seats notoriously clack as you get up, because the seats fold back and hit the back of the seat. So, you hear clack, clack, clack. Whether they’ll be outraged the way they were with Crash, I somehow don’t think so. They might be revulsed to the point that they want to leave, but that’s not the same as being outraged. However, I have no idea really what’s going to happen.”

Crimes of the Future is a twisted return to sci-fi horror for Cronenberg, who previously brought us the likes of Scanners and Videodrome.

Here’s the official synopsis: “As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. Accompanied by his partner, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser showcases the metamorphosis of his organs. Meanwhile, a mysterious group tries to use Saul's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.”

Saul Tenser is played by Viggo Mortensen alongside his partner, played by Léa Seydoux. Meanwhile, the mysterious group mentioned above is being tracked by Timlin (Kristen Stewart) – an investigator from the National Organ Registry. The group wishes to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution… whatever that means.

The film’s first trailer gives us a suitable-creepy glimpse at the film, and it looks as though we can expect plenty of Cronenberg’s signature body horror here. Even if the audience will be truly disturbed by what they see.

How far Saul will go in his pursuit of body modification remains to be seen… but it sounds as though Cronenberg fans are in for a real treat. The film will debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022 before its official release in June.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

Crimes of the Future director David Cronenberg is expecting a major response to his graphic new body horror film.

During an interview with Deadline, the 79-year-old filmmaker said he’s expecting a lot of people to be ‘revulsed’ by the movie – and anticipates walkouts.

“There are some very strong scenes,” he explained. “I mean, I’m sure that we will have walkouts within the first five minutes of the movie. I’m sure of that. Some people who have seen the film have said that they think the last 20 minutes will be very hard on people, and that there’ll be a lot of walkouts. Some guy said that he almost had a panic attack.”

“I say, ‘Well, that would be OK’,” said Cronenberg about the potential reactions to Crimes of the Future. “But I’m not convinced that that will be a general reaction. I do expect walkouts in Cannes, and that’s a very special thing. [Laughs] People always walk out, and the seats notoriously clack as you get up, because the seats fold back and hit the back of the seat. So, you hear clack, clack, clack. Whether they’ll be outraged the way they were with Crash, I somehow don’t think so. They might be revulsed to the point that they want to leave, but that’s not the same as being outraged. However, I have no idea really what’s going to happen.”

Crimes of the Future is a twisted return to sci-fi horror for Cronenberg, who previously brought us the likes of Scanners and Videodrome.

Here’s the official synopsis: “As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. Accompanied by his partner, celebrity performance artist Saul Tenser showcases the metamorphosis of his organs. Meanwhile, a mysterious group tries to use Saul's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.”

Saul Tenser is played by Viggo Mortensen alongside his partner, played by Léa Seydoux. Meanwhile, the mysterious group mentioned above is being tracked by Timlin (Kristen Stewart) – an investigator from the National Organ Registry. The group wishes to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution… whatever that means.

The film’s first trailer gives us a suitable-creepy glimpse at the film, and it looks as though we can expect plenty of Cronenberg’s signature body horror here. Even if the audience will be truly disturbed by what they see.

How far Saul will go in his pursuit of body modification remains to be seen… but it sounds as though Cronenberg fans are in for a real treat. The film will debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022 before its official release in June.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The following story contains spoilers for the post-credits scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Charlize Theron is the latest actress to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and she's now officially confirmed the name of her character, Clea.

The character appears in the mid-credits scene for Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, accosting Strange while he's out on a walk, stating that his actions in the film have led to dire consequences. Then she pulls a Marty McFly on the good Doctor — I didn't know you could get the former Sorceror Supreme onboard by calling him a chicken — to get him to join her in her dimension.

Theron took to Twitter today to announce her inclusion into the MCU and give her character's name. She simply states "Meet Clea," in the tweet.

Meet Clea. pic.twitter.com/l3U7UNMo5g

— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) May 10, 2022

If you aren't up on your Marvel Comics history, you might not know who Clea is. The sorceress is a denizen of the Dark Dimension, the realm of Dread Dormammu that we saw in the first Doctor Strange film. In fact, she's also Dormammu's niece, the daughter of Orini, the prince of the Dark Dimension, and Umar, Dormammu's sister. Over her long comic history, she's been a pupil of Strange, a love interest for the Doctor, his wife/ex-wife, and even the Sorceror Supreme of her home dimension.

Currently in the comics, Clea is the Sorceror Supreme of Earth, following the recent death of Stephen Strange. The book is still called "Strange," given that her last name is also Strange by marriage, and she's taken up the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation to protect our realm.

Her inclusion in the MCU points toward the third film spending more time in the Dark Dimension, as Clea seemingly attempts to free her home from her uncle. It also hints at a potential romance for the duo, considering that Strange's connection with Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer has been put behind him. Finally, her brief mention of reality incursions almost definitely points to Secret Wars as the next major storyline for the MCU.

If you have already seen Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, you might have questions about the ending or where we might see the Illuminati next. The cast also talked about working with director Sam Raimi, who delivered a film that might've gone a bit hard on that PG-13 rating. And if you've seen the latest film, then all that's left is to wait for the upcoming Ms. Marvel show on Disney+.

The following story contains spoilers for the post-credits scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Charlize Theron is the latest actress to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and she's now officially confirmed the name of her character, Clea.

The character appears in the mid-credits scene for Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, accosting Strange while he's out on a walk, stating that his actions in the film have led to dire consequences. Then she pulls a Marty McFly on the good Doctor — I didn't know you could get the former Sorceror Supreme onboard by calling him a chicken — to get him to join her in her dimension.

Theron took to Twitter today to announce her inclusion into the MCU and give her character's name. She simply states "Meet Clea," in the tweet.

Meet Clea. pic.twitter.com/l3U7UNMo5g

— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) May 10, 2022

If you aren't up on your Marvel Comics history, you might not know who Clea is. The sorceress is a denizen of the Dark Dimension, the realm of Dread Dormammu that we saw in the first Doctor Strange film. In fact, she's also Dormammu's niece, the daughter of Orini, the prince of the Dark Dimension, and Umar, Dormammu's sister. Over her long comic history, she's been a pupil of Strange, a love interest for the Doctor, his wife/ex-wife, and even the Sorceror Supreme of her home dimension.

Currently in the comics, Clea is the Sorceror Supreme of Earth, following the recent death of Stephen Strange. The book is still called "Strange," given that her last name is also Strange by marriage, and she's taken up the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation to protect our realm.

Her inclusion in the MCU points toward the third film spending more time in the Dark Dimension, as Clea seemingly attempts to free her home from her uncle. It also hints at a potential romance for the duo, considering that Strange's connection with Rachel McAdams' Christine Palmer has been put behind him. Finally, her brief mention of reality incursions almost definitely points to Secret Wars as the next major storyline for the MCU.

If you have already seen Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, you might have questions about the ending or where we might see the Illuminati next. The cast also talked about working with director Sam Raimi, who delivered a film that might've gone a bit hard on that PG-13 rating. And if you've seen the latest film, then all that's left is to wait for the upcoming Ms. Marvel show on Disney+.