Damon Mcknight
Marvel fans in Australia were excited to hear that the third Ant-Man movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was released in cinemas in February 2023. The film, directed by Peyton Reed, stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly as the titular heroes, alongside Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer as Hope's parents, and introduces Jonathan Majors as Kang. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but that didn't stop fans from flocking to cinemas to catch the latest instalment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the movie | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania |
| Release date | February 16, 2023 |
| Streaming platform | Disney+ |
| Streaming date | May 17, 2023 |
| Time | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Superhero |
| Director | Peyton Reed |
| Cast | Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Randall Park, Bill Murray |
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania release date
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is an American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was released in the United States and China on 17 February 2023.
The film was originally set to be released in 2022, but the date was pushed to February 2023 in April of that year. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiered in Westwood, Los Angeles, on 6 February 2023, before its wider release.
The film is available to stream on YouTube, Apple TV Store, Disney+, and Prime Video Store in Australia. It was also released on digital download on 18 April 2023, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on 16 May 2023.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the first film and the beginning of Phase Five of the MCU. The film stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/The Wasp. It also features Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, a time-travelling, multiversal adversary trapped in the Quantum Realm.
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Ant-Man 3 plot
The third instalment of the Ant-Man film series, titled "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", was released in the United States on 17 February 2023. The film is based on Marvel Comics and features Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Hope van Dyne/The Wasp. It is directed by Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Jonathan Majors, among others.
In "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", Scott Lang has become a successful memoirist and is living happily with his girlfriend, Hope van Dyne. Scott's now-teenage daughter, Cassie, has become a political activist, helping people displaced by the Blip, which has caused a strain in her relationship with her father. While visiting Hope's parents, Hank Pym and Janet van Dyne, Cassie reveals that she has been working on a device that can establish contact with the Quantum Realm. Unfortunately, the device malfunctions and transports Cassie, Scott, Hope, and her parents to the Quantum Realm.
Once there, the two families must navigate the realm's mysterious inhabitants and settings while also facing off against Kang the Conqueror, a ruthless and tyrannical ruler who threatens the safety of the multiverse. Kang demands that Scott help him retrieve his power core, or else he will kill Cassie. Scott is then taken to the core's location and shrinks down, encountering multiple copies of himself in a probability storm. However, Kang goes back on his deal and captures Janet, destroying her ship with Hank on it.
The film received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office, grossing $476.1 million worldwide. Despite this, Paul Rudd expressed his enthusiasm for the film at Comic-Con, stating that it captures the fun and unique aspects of the Ant-Man films while also feeling grander in scale.
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Ant-Man 3 cast
The third Ant-Man film, titled Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was released in February 2023. The movie is directed by Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne, Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne, Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym, Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, and Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. Rudd's character Scott Lang grapples with interdimensional challenges and daddy issues as his daughter Cassie comes of age.
Jonathan Majors, who portrays Kang the Conqueror, has received praise for his performance. Majors was approached for the role without an audition, as Marvel Studios were keen to work with him after seeing his performance in "The Last Black Man in San Francisco". Bill Murray is also rumoured to play a secondary villain in the film, although this has not been confirmed.
Other cast members include David Dastmalchian, Katy O'Brian, William Jackson Harper, Corey Stoll, and Emma Fuhrmann, who played the teenage Cassie Lang in Avengers: Endgame. The film has received mixed reviews, with critics praising the visual effects, Majors' portrayal of Kang, and Rudd's charm, while criticizing the humour and plot coherence.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is the sequel to Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and is the 31st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was originally slated for release on July 28, 2023, but was brought forward to February 17, 2023, due to production delays on the Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania reviews
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania premiered in Los Angeles on February 6, 2023, and was released in the United States and China on February 17, 2023. It is the first film of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film received mixed reviews from critics. While some viewers praised the film for its creativity and the performance of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, others criticised it for its confusing plot and lack of humour.
One review from Rotten Tomatoes describes the film as a "colourful, creative thrill ride" that will leave viewers wanting more of Jonathan Majors as Kang. The review goes on to say that the film is "not without its pleasures" but is ultimately a "strange, headache-inducing mess". Another Rotten Tomatoes review echoes this sentiment, praising Majors' performance as "Shakespearean" and the film as a "fun, but clunky, trip to the Quantum Realm".
Other reviews from Rotten Tomatoes were more critical, with one describing the film as "poorly conceived" and criticising the humour as "juvenile or just unfunny". Another review from the same site called the film a "mess from top to bottom", with only the special effects being tolerable.
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film 3.5/5 stars, noting that the film has fewer laughs than its predecessors but succeeds as the most overtly sci-fi film in the series. Scheck also highlights the loving relationship between Scott and his teenage daughter as a strong point of the film.
On the other hand, a review from IMDb describes the film as "completely uninspired and totally forgettable", criticising the lack of compelling characters and stakes. Another IMDb review calls the film "mediocre and sometimes even really bad", suggesting that the story is lacking and only held together by the production and visuals.
Overall, while Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has received some positive reviews for its creativity and the performance of Jonathan Majors, it has also faced criticism for its confusing plot and lack of humour, with some viewers finding it disappointing compared to other films in the MCU.
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Where to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released in cinemas worldwide on 17 February 2023. The film is the third instalment in the Ant-Man series and the eighth in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
You can watch *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* in theatres in the United States. Tickets are available on Fandango.
The film is also available to stream on several platforms, including:
- Disney Plus
- FuboTV
- Youtube TV
- FXNow
You can also buy *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* on:
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Fandango At Home
- Microsoft Store
Alternatively, you can rent the film on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.
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Frequently asked questions
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released in Australian cinemas on 16 February 2023 and was made available for streaming on Disney+ on 17 May 2023.
The plot of the third Ant-Man film had not been revealed by Marvel prior to its release. However, trailers and other promotional materials revealed some details. The film involves Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Ant-Man) and Hope Van Dyne (the Wasp) continuing their adventures, alongside Hope’s parents, Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne. Together, they explore the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures. The film also features the MCU’s rendition of MODOK (Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing).
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp, Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne, Jonathan Majors as Kang, Randall Park as FBI agent Jimmy Woo, and Bill Murray as Lord Krylar.
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