Doctor Strange is a critically acclaimed movie.
Stephen Vincent Strange , M.D. is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme , the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats . After becoming one of the old Sorcerer Supreme 's students , he becomes a practitioner of both the mystical arts as well as martial arts . Along with knowing many powerful spells , he has a costume with two mystical objects -- the Cloak of Levitation and Eye of Agamotto -- which give him added powers . Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , first appearing in the role in the 2016 film Doctor Strange .