As a Master Of The Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange is all about bending (or even breaking) the rules of time and space. And if you’re looking forward to the new issue of Empire – delving deep into long-awaited sequel Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness with tons of new interviews and brand new exclusive images – you might wish you could whip up a gold, sparkly portal to your local newsagents one day into the future to get your hands on a copy.
Sadly, unless you’ve studied at Kamar-Taj that won’t be an option. Here’s the next best thing – a sneak peek at this month’s mag, not only cracking open the multiple realities of Multiverse Of Madness, but also marking 400 issues of Empire. Take a look inside below, find it on newsstands from Thursday 17 March, and pre-order a copy online here.
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
Alternate universes. Variants galore. Cosmic chaos. Doctor Strange is about to get trippier than ever with a reality-shattering romp through the Multiverse. Empire speaks to stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Rachel McAdams, plus legendary director Sam Raimi, producer Richie Palmer, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige, break down the MCU’s mind-bending next adventure.
Empire 400 Celebration
Well, that went in the blink of an eye, didn’t it? This month marks 400 issues of Empire – and to celebrate, we’re looking back at 400 things we’ve learned from our time on the frontlines of film journalism. Inside, you’ll find secrets and surprises from film sets, bonkers Bill Murray stories, celebrities’ favourite sandwiches, behind-the-scenes photos galore, all kinds of random Hollywood facts, and tales of Sam Neill’s pig Angelica. Here’s to 400 more issues.
The Northman
After The Witch and The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers is going all-out on a Viking epic like no other – a down-and-dirty, blood-and-guts revenge tale with a mythical sweep. Empire meets the director and his cast – including Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Claes Bang, and Willem Dafoe – to talk the film’s uncompromising creation.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Watch out, Doctor Strange – there’s another multiverse movie ready to blow everyone’s brains. Directing duo Daniels are back with an absurdist existential odyssey that sends Michelle Yeoh on a journey of alternative-self-discovery through all kinds of mind-boggling realities. Empire speaks to Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, plus Yeoh and co-star Jamie Lee Curtis, about their no-holds-barred follow-up to Swiss Army Man.
Ivan Reitman Remembered
The legendary director of Ghostbusters, Twins, Dave and more – who inspired whole new generations of comedic and filmic talent with his work – passed away suddenly last month. In his memory, Empire presents remembrances and tributes from Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Feig, Todd Phillips, and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Gods Among Us: Jeff Bridges
Empire’s celebration of monolithic megastars in the movies continues with Jeff Bridges – digging into his career, from The Big Lebowski and True Grit, to Iron Man, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Bad Times At The El Royale, Tron, and The Last Picture Show. The Dude abides.
ReView
In this month’s home entertainment section, we catch up with Chloé Zhao about the divided reception and reappraisal of her Marvel epic Eternals, talk through David Koepp’s most iconic characters with the man himself, rank the greatest Nicolas Cage movies, revisit the most memorable lines from Robocop with writer Ed Neumeier, give Miller’s Crossing the Masterpiece treatment, and much more.
Take 20
In this issue’s news section, we take an exclusive new look at the feathery Pyroraptor from Jurassic World Dominion, talk the upcoming Scream sequel with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, discuss Snow White with Rachel Zegler, get a fresh look at Jordan Peele’s Nope, and delve into the many adaptations of Pinocchio coming this year.
On Screen
Reviewed this issue are the likes of The Worst Person In The World, gourmet horror Fresh, erotic thriller Deep Water, British drama True Things, Pixar’s Turning Red, The Batman, and plenty more.
Find the issue on newsstands from Thursday 17 March, and order online here.