Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Directed by Peyton Reed6.046%81%6.2
Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?
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- thomasrogers753May 14, 2026On rewatch this movie really is what people call “marvel slop” and with that being said Paul Rudd and Johnathan Majors put this movie in their backs and make it somewhat interesting. The writing and CGI are by far the worst part of this movie. Modok as whole is a prime example of the both of these idea failing at the highest level. There is no way they saw that and were like, that’s best we could have done without a doubt. Kang was literally beat with the power of ants and friendship, there is no way in hell Ant Man should be able to beat Kang in any capacity.
- HakihikoMarch 25, 2026Visually Ambitious but Narratively Underwhelming "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" aims to push the franchise into a larger and more fantastical direction, trading the grounded charm of previous entries for a more spectacle-driven approach. While the film clearly wants to feel like a major turning point, the overall experience comes across as less engaging than its ambitions might suggest. The performances remain energetic and committed, with the cast doing their best to bring personality and humor to the material. Character interactions still provide moments of lightness and familiarity, helping to maintain some of the series' playful identity even as the tone shifts toward something more epic. Visually, the film is imaginative and colorful, embracing a highly stylized world filled with unusual designs and large-scale action. The soundtrack supports the adventurous tone effectively, adding momentum and intensity that help carry several sequences. However, the script struggles to provide a compelling foundation. The story feels surprisingly thin, lacking the wit and creativity that defined earlier installments. Pacing can feel uneven, and certain developments seem rushed or underexplored, making it harder to stay fully invested. Because of these issues, the film often feels like it is relying more on spectacle than substance. Some emotional or dramatic beats fail to land with the intended impact, leaving the experience feeling less memorable than expected. Despite its visual ambition and occasional entertaining moments, it ultimately stands as one of the more disappointing entries in the broader franchise, suggesting potential that never quite translates into a satisfying narrative. Barely sufficient.
- jackmeatDecember 7, 2025My quick rating - 6.4/10. This one gets some 4K treatment from me. And it definitely deserved it since the effects in this are so colorful at times and very vivid. The CGI artists deserve all kinds of respect here. But there is a lot more to a flick than just the eye candy, and that is where I am hit and miss with this one. The story itself doesn't lend itself to any part of the MCU. Let me explain, it really doesn't further the story they are working on, and it also doesn't have any form of impact for the characters involved. It is sort of like a side adventure that just happens to contain the potentially major villain of this whole saga. That being said, they even misuse him in this. I also need to digress since by saying side story, I also need to mention that 98% of this movie takes place in this "quantum" world. Or, green screen stage, since there are hardly any real-world sets or locations. Just a LOT of computer wizardry. And the story that they get put into could've been written by any elementary kid with an imagination. Basically, this entire idea of small people in another world was done in a great Twilight Zone episode years ago. Paul Rudd is still a great fit for the role, but it just seems the writers also may have been running out of material for the wisecracker. He just didn't seem to get the laughs as often as in the previous two flix. The supporting cast is still strong, and each plays out their roles nicely. I especially enjoyed Bill Murray as Lord Krylar of the quantum realm and the amusing backstory they worked him into. But I don't think I can avoid the villain, Jonathan Majors as Kang, who does perfectly fine on screen, but who knows what is going to happen thanks to his off-screen. I'll let other outlets explain that for ya. It is unfortunate since, acting-wise, he has been nailing his roles as of late. The cliches come in often, and I don't think they let a single opportunity slip by to have exactly what you are expecting. So not much of the way of surprise is going on here. Yet with all this negativity I seem to be throwing at you, there is also the element of fun to be had in this flick. There are some good action scenes that must've been a real chore to animate for the 3D artists. That and painstakingly putting it all together, making it look so nice, is a treat. Even though things turn out the way you expect, that doesn't mean it is a bad thing. Nor does there always have to be some master plan involved, even if it would have been nice to get that ball rolling. So you need to take it for what it is, and that is what Marvel now calls middle of the road. They decided to set the bar so high that when it falters, it is still worth seeing.
- Kevin WardJuly 3, 2025Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania feels like it’s really trying to mimic the tone, humor and other-worldliness of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, but for some reason the mix that works with talking raccoons and aliens and space ships, doesn’t really feel the same with….ants….and holy shit whatever M.O.D.O.K. is. I love the cast. Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer can do no wrong in my opinion, and for the most part they come out of this unscathed. Katheryn Newton is an excellent addition to the cast as Cassie, as well. Some of this movie is just soooo silly and it’s hard to take any of the rest of it seriously. I guess we’re not supposed to anymore? Kind of had this feeling for most of phase 4 now. I had a good time, definitely laughed, but I’m really starting to experience diminishing returns with regards to my enjoyment of the MCU films. Will probably see it again, Friday with my kids, so we’ll see if my rating goes up or down. I promise you…..you are not prepared for M.O.D.O.K though. 👀
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released on February 15, 2023.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was directed by Peyton Reed.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has a runtime of 2h 5m.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was produced by Stephen Broussard, Kevin Feige.
Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?
The key characters in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania are Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Hope Van Dyne / The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas).
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is rated PG-13.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Action film.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania had a budget of $200M.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has made $476.1M at the box office.