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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

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The Ant-Man family is trapped in the Quantum Realm and faces the conqueror Kang. A Phase Five release, it was the 31st MCU film to come out and sits at #61 of 81 in story order. We grade it Recommended: you’ll follow the saga without it, but it adds a lot. At 2h 4m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.

Rotten Tomatoes46%
IMDb6.0/10
Runtime2h 4m
Age ratingPG-13
Box office$476M
Directed byPeyton Reed
StarringPaul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Michelle Pfeiffer
Release dateFebruary 17, 2023
Runtime2h 4m
Age ratingPG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13
Rotten Tomatoes46% critics · IMDb 6.0/10
Box office$476M worldwide
PhasePhase Five
SagaMultiverse Saga
Story position#61 of 81 in chronological order
Timeline settingPresent day (2026)
Part ofAnt-Man movies in order
Post-credit sceneYes

Why it matters in the MCU

Opened Phase Five by introducing Kang the Conqueror. Marvel later changed course, but the film still sets up the Council of Kangs and connects to Loki Season 2.

Post-credit scene

Yes, stay through the credits. The box below says what happens, but it gives away part of the ending.

Spoiler What happens after the credits of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: tap to reveal

Two scenes: the mid-credit scene introduces a council of Kang variants, and the end-credit scene connects to Loki Season 2.

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Where it fits in your watch

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania FAQ

Can you skip Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?

You can, but it adds a lot to the characters and setup, even if the main story doesn’t hinge on it.

When was Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania released?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was released on February 17, 2023.

Where does Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania fit in the MCU timeline?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is set in the present day (2026) and sits at #61 of 81 in story order.

Does Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have a post-credit scene?

Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.

What to watch before Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

These earlier titles set up the characters and events Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania builds on, in release order:

  1. Ant-Man (2015)
  2. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
  3. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
  4. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Where to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in the US

Streaming (subscription)Disney+
Rent or buyAmazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania outside the US

CountryStreamOther options
United KingdomDisney+Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon
CanadaDisney+Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo
AustraliaDisney+None needed
IndiaJioHotstarNone needed

Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026

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