Ant-Man (2015)
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A thief inherits a shrinking suit and must pull off a heist to stop a dangerous new weapon. A Phase Two release, it was the 12th MCU film to come out and sits at #23 of 81 in story order. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. It runs 1h 57m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Peyton Reed |
|---|---|
| Starring | Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Michael Peña |
| Release date | July 17, 2015 |
| Runtime | 1h 57m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 83% critics · IMDb 7.2/10 |
| Box office | $519M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Two |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #23 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Ant-Man movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Introduces the Quantum Realm, the key to Endgame’s time heist.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Ant-Man: tap to reveal
Teases Captain America: Civil War.
Where it fits in your watch
Ant-Man FAQ
Can you skip Ant-Man?
No. It’s Essential: the Quantum Realm it introduces is how Endgame’s time heist works.
When was Ant-Man released?
Ant-Man was released on July 17, 2015.
Where does Ant-Man fit in the MCU timeline?
Ant-Man is set in the present day and sits at #23 of 81 in story order.
Does Ant-Man have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Ant-Man
To get the most out of Ant-Man, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
Where to watch Ant-Man in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch Ant-Man outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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