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- "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" premiered in theaters on February 17.
- It's the first entry in Phase Five of the MCU, and introduces supervillain Kang the Conqueror.
- After its exclusive theatrical window, "Quantumania" will stream on Disney Plus later this year.
Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has officially kicked off with the release of "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania." The third entry in the Ant-Man franchise premiered exclusively in theaters on February 17.
The film finds Ant-Man and the Wasp exploring the Quantum Realm with Hank Pym, Janet Van Dyne, and Cassie Lang. As they venture through the strange subatomic world, the family encounters a new and very dangerous threat: Kang the Conqueror.
Check out the trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'
"Quantumania" stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathryn Newton, and Jonathan Majors. The movie is directed by Peyton Reed, who also helmed the first two Ant-Man films. It's produced by Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard, and written by Jeff Loveness.
How to watch 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'
"Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" is now available to watch exclusively in theaters. The movie debuted in cinemas on February 17. You can buy "Quantumania" tickets through sites like Atom and Fandango.
In addition to standard 2D and 3D showings, "Quantumania" is available to watch in premium theater formats like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, and 4DX.
When will 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' be available on Disney Plus?
"Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" is expected to start streaming on Disney Plus later this year. Disney Plus adds new films to its library as soon as 45 days after they hit theaters. That said, Marvel films tend to take longer to arrive on the streaming platform.
For example, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'' didn't debut on Disney Plus until 82 days after its theatrical release. Meanwhile, "Thor: Love & Thunder" arrived on Disney Plus 64 days after its theatrical release.
With this range in mind, "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" should hit Disney Plus in April or May. "Quantumania" is also expected to become available to buy through digital retailers on the same day it starts streaming on Disney Plus.
Disney Plus costs $8 a month for ad-supported streaming or $11 a month for ad-free playback. New Marvel movies typically cost $20 to buy once they're available through video-on-demand sites.
What should I watch before 'Quantumania'?
Marvel is known to feature connections to past films and shows in their latest movies. So, it's likely that "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" will pick up on several storylines that have been introduced in other Marvel titles.
We suggest checking out "Ant-Man," "Captain America: Civil War," "Ant-Man and The Wasp," "Avengers: Endgame," and "Loki." To learn more about these picks and how they might connect to "Quantumania," take a look at our full roundup of what to watch before "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
Is 'Quantumania' worth watching?
"Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" has received mixed reviews from critics. As of February 17, the film holds a "48%" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Though many reviewers criticize the movie for an unexciting plot, several praise Jonathan Majors' thrilling performance as villain Kang the Conqueror.
In his full review, Insider Entertainment Reporter Eammon Jacobs says the movie is an "entertaining romp through the Quantum Realm" despite having a flawed story.
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will likely want to check it out despite mediocre reviews, since "Quantumania" will help set up future Marvel movies.
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