24 Photos That Show How "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" Looks Without Special Effects

When it comes to superhero movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has set the bar pretty high. And one of its most beloved characters, Doctor Strange, is returning to the big screen in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." This highly anticipated sequel promises to take audiences on a mind-bending journey through multiple dimensions and realities. But have you ever wondered what the movie would look like without its special effects? Well, wonder no more!

Today, we're going to take a behind-the-scenes look at 26 photos that reveal how "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" looks without its CGI magic. From green screens to practical effects, we'll explore the creative process behind bringing this fantastical world to life. You'll see how actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and others performed their scenes against blank backdrops, only to be replaced later by mesmerizing special effects. Get ready to witness the true artistry and imagination that goes into creating a cinematic masterpiece like "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

#1. Whenever you see Doctor Strange soaring through the skies of New York City or Kamar-Taj, it's not all cinematic magic.

#2. Because Benedict Cumberbatch was flying through the air on wires a lot of the time.

#3. Doctor Strange really did go over a balcony in that scene.

#4. He just wasn't dropping down as far as the film made you believe.

#5. Small fake blossoms are attached to trees to give the appearance of real apple blossoms.

#6. As Wanda used her spell to show that their surroundings were decaying, there was a green screen behind the duo.

#7. When Wanda floated along with the Darkhold, she had a little help maintaining her sublime state.

#8. Elizabeth Olsen was seated while she was spell casting.

#9. Wanda turned to be momentarily trapped in an enchanted room in Kamar-Taj.

#10. Olsen was really surrounded by green screens, getting moved around on a giant platform.

#11. Wong helped fortify Kamar-Taj to prepare for the Scarlet Witch's imminent arrival.

#12. A lot of the Kamar-Taj setting is visible to the actors so they can destroy parts of it.

#13. You may have believed all of the Scarlet Witch's magic was purely special effects, but that wasn't the case.

#14. Olsen out on little lights on her hands to guide where beams should come out.

#15. Captain Marvel was the only member of the Illuminati to nearly overpower the Scarlet Witch.

#16. Lashana Lynch was actually held up high above Olsen to bring the fight to life.

#17. As the Scarlet Witch pulls America Chavez back towards her at the Illuminati compound, the character gets yanked across the floor.

#18. Star Xochitl Gomez was pulled back soon by wires.

#19. Wong actually did lay on an icy-looking surface after Wanda threw him off a cliff.

#20. But he was almost surrounded by green screens.

#21. Cars are seen floating in the air as Christine and Stephen Strange walk through a parallel universe.

#22. On the scene, some cars actually dangled.

#23. When Christine Palmer was fighting the Mount Wundagore spirits near the end of the film, her sparring partner looked a little different.

#24. She was really fending off a giant green structure.