Benedict Cumberbatch: August 26, 2025 News Roundup

New York, NY - On August 26, 2025, a flurry of updates surrounds Benedict Cumberbatch, spanning film reviews, franchise speculation, and celebrity appearances.

“‘The Roses’” Faces Mixed Critique

Jay Roach’s modern reimagining of the dark comedy War of the Roses, titled The Roses, premiered last week-and critics remain divided.

• Variety’s review finds that Cumberbatch and co-star Olivia Colman “can do almost anything, except convince us they belong together,” praising the script’s wit but lamenting a lack of onscreen spark between the leads.
• IMDb’s Linda Marric characterizes the film as “cleverly biting” yet notes that the duo’s chemistry doesn’t recapture the intense dynamic of the original 1989 classic.

Doctor Strange Speculation Heats Up

Amidst press for The Roses, Cumberbatch dropped tantalizing hints about reprising Doctor Strange in Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. In a digital exclusive, he quipped, “I wonder… I wonder, I wonder… I wonder,” fueling fan theories about the Sorcerer Supreme’s fate in Phase 7.

Red Carpet Snapshot

Photographers captured a relaxed Cumberbatch alongside Olivia Colman at The Roses after-party in New York City on August 25. Candid images show the pair laughing together at the star-studded event, underscoring their offscreen camaraderie despite onscreen tensions.

Compiled on August 26, 2025.