Appropriately enough for the first MCU film to delve into the supernatural side of things, Doctor Strange is directed by Scott Derrickson, a filmmaker known previously for helming creepy horror movies like Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
The world will find out next weekend just how powerful of a spell the good Doctor manages to cast over audiences at large.
The latest non-standard entry into the MCU is Doctor Strange, another character well-known to comic fans but with almost no general pop culture profile prior to the announcement of his debut solo film.
Played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Strange resides on the more supernatural, mystical end of the Marvel spectrum, and will introduce magic to the MCU at large.