<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> released last month to mixed to negative reviews. Along with Chloe Zhao's <em>Eternals</em>, it is the worst-reviewed movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It holds a score of 47 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. After the writer of the film, Jeff Loveness, responded to poor reviews, now Jonathan Majors, who played the Big Bad of the movie, Kang the Conqueror, has reacted. While speaking at IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast, Majors said, "It doesn’t change how I see myself, period. It’s all data. I’m a performance within a story."</p>

<p>He added, "One thing I will say to my team as we’re leaving a premiere if they’re reading reviews, I’ll say, ‘How’s the movie doing?’ I try to clean my plate and take care of my part. The response is: ‘You’re straight. You’re good. They like you.’ And they tell me about the movie. Sometimes the movie is also on that level, and sometimes [it’s not].”</p>

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<h2>How did Jeff Loveness react to<em> Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's</em> bad reviews?</h2>

<p>Earlier, Loveness revealed that he was deeply affected by the negative reception and he was surprised.</p>

<p>He told The Daily Beast, "To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise. I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, ‘What the …?’"</p>

<p>He insisted that he is "proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer [scientist Janet Pym]. I thought that was good stuff, you know? And so I was just despondent, and I was really sad about it.”</p>

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<h2>What is <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> all about?</h2>

<p>The 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,<em> Ant-Man 3 </em>continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A<em>nt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> review</h2>

<p>WION's review of the film read, "<em>Quantumania </em>is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon."</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania released last month to mixed to negative reviews. Along with Chloe Zhao's Eternals, it is the worst-reviewed movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania released last month to mixed to negative reviews. Along with Chloe Zhao's Eternals, it is the worst-reviewed movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It holds a score of 47 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. After the writer of the film, Jeff Loveness, responded to poor reviews, now Jonathan Majors, who played the Big Bad of the movie, Kang the Conqueror, has reacted. While speaking at IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast, Majors said, "It doesn’t change how I see myself, period. It’s all data. I’m a performance within a story." He added, "One thing I will say to my team as we’re leaving a premiere if they’re reading reviews, I’ll say, ‘How’s the movie doing?’ I try to clean my plate and take care of my part. The response is: ‘You’re straight. You’re good. They like you.’ And they tell me about the movie. Sometimes the movie is also on that level, and sometimes [it’s not].” How did Jeff Loveness react to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's bad reviews? Earlier, Loveness revealed that he was deeply affected by the negative reception and he was surprised. He told The Daily Beast, "To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise. I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, ‘What the …?’" He insisted that he is "proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer [scientist Janet Pym]. I thought that was good stuff, you know? And so I was just despondent, and I was really sad about it.” Also Read: Ant-Man 3 movie review: Formulaic and forgettable, Paul Rudd movie is a dud What is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania all about? The 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man 3 continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang or Ant-Man. In the film, which also brings back director Peyton Reed, Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) find themselves stranded in the Quantum Realm. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review WION's review of the film read, "Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonathan Majors on Ant-Man 3's poor reviews: 'It doesn’t change...'

<p>Earlier this month, The Walt Disney Company, better known as Disney, announced it is restructuring itself and that includes laying off 7,000 employees or 3 per cent of its workforce. The company also announced reorganisation into three sections: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All this follows Bob Iger getting reinstated as the CEO in November last year, replacing Bob Chapek, a Disney veteran who was removed from the position after dismal earnings reports and controversies that plagued his tenure. Iger, CEO from 2005 to 2020, led the company as it expanded aggressively by acquiring valuable (in terms of popular appeal and expected returns) IPs like Pixar, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel Entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oh, he also spearheaded the negotiations to acquire 20th Century Fox. Under his leadership, the company became a behemoth. In 2019, the heydays, the studio released an incredible seven movies that surpassed the $1 billion dollar mark. This was domination on an unprecedented scale.</p>
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<h2>Signs of concern at Disney</h2>

<p>But since Iger left in 2020, there have been signs of trouble at the company. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shut down movie and TV productions, and the theatrical film experience all but died. This allowed Netflix, the market leader in streaming, to release already-produced shows and movies and gain millions more subscribers.</p>

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<p><strong>Amusing digression:</strong> It is interesting that Iger left Disney in February 2020, a month before the pandemic really came into effect. Not to be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but did he know something we don't?</p>

<p>Anyway, Chapek, who had been at Disney for more than a quarter of a century before being handed the reins, became the man in charge. Call his bad luck or just fate, Disney, like every film studio, suffered when the cinema halls were shuttered by governments around the world in the pandemic-induced lockdown. Many intended-for-theatre movies like Mulan were sent instead to Disney+ in order to strengthen the fledgling streaming service. Then China banned Hollywood movies from releasing in the country, though it did not say it outright (the country has become friendly to American cinema again this year, though).&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Bob Chapek's dismissal and the uncertain future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe</h2>

<p>While many Disney movies continued to do decently, considering the enduring concerns over COVID-19 infection among people, Disney did suffer losses. By the time Chapek's removal neared, the Disney stock had descended to a multi-year low. The quarterly earnings report was even worse than expected. The costs associated with streaming, and dismal returns on the investment only added to the company's financial woes. Disney+, which many said was on course to overtake Netflix eventually in terms of&nbsp;subscriber base, reported a loss of 2.4 million subscriptions. In comparison, it had taken more than a decade for Netflix to lose subscribers (in April last year), and not gain. The company had also lost a large chunk of revenue from parks and experiences.</p>

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<p>And the cash cow that was Marvel Cinematic Universe could no longer be relied upon to deliver. If you are generous, MCU's journey post Avengers: Endgame until now can be called mediocre. Analysts say that was due to too much expansion done too quickly. In 2021, Disney+ released five TV shows set in the MCU. The following year, three. Oh, and four MCU movies also saw the light of day in 2021, and three in 2022. This bombardment of content was clearly not appreciated by the fans, many of whom, this scribe included, thought the world of entertainment was saturated too much by Marvel and less by... everything else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the interconnectedness of MCU movies used to be a fun thing. Now, it had become annoying whenever a character in a project referenced another movie or show in MCU. It was now artificial and tacky. And there's been little innovation, and almost none of the projects were worthwhile. Due to the abundance of content now, Kevin Feige, the overlord of MCU, could not have quality control over everything. And thus, MCU was suffering.</p>

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<p>The latest entry, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is also crafted in the traditional Marvel mould — designed as per the good old formula that Feige et al perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, it feels like your typical MCU movie. One can understand why the formula has survived. For it has indeed worked. But now even Feige admits it's too much and plans to slow down a bit, at least with the shows. He told Entertainment Weekly, "I do think one of the powerful aspects of being at Marvel Studios is having these films and shows hit the zeitgeist. It is harder to hit the zeitgeist when there’s so much product out there — and so much “content,” as they say, which is a word that I hate. [Laughs] But we want Marvel Studios and the MCU projects to really stand out and stand above. So, people will see that as we get further into Phases 5 and 6. The pace at which we’re putting out the Disney+ shows will change so they can each get a chance to shine."</p>

<h2>What's next for Disney and Iger?</h2>

<p>Ever since he joined, Iger has been proactive in cutting down costs and overhauling strategies. He plans to achieve profitability in streaming by 2024. In terms of IPs, the MCU juggernaut will not stop until it is profitable for the company. And judging purely by the box office numbers, the movies in the cinematic universe remain moneymaking and this may be just a brief lull after the mega extravaganzas that were the last two Avengers movies. On the Star Wars front, several movies and TV shows are in&nbsp;development. With the Fox&nbsp;acquisition, Disney now owns James Cameron's Avatar franchise. The second film, which was released in December last year, has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time, so we can expect Cameron will get to make as many sequels as he wants. For now, the future of the company's film business looks solid. Though one fallout of the recent losses is that the company will rely on already-popular franchises. The company recently announced Toy Story 5, Frozen 3, and Zootopia 2. With big studios already apprehensive about financing films based on original ideas, it looks like another blow to those who watch more than just tentpole films.</p>

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Earlier this month, The Walt Disney Company, better known as Disney, announced it is restructuring itself and that includes laying off 7,000 employees or 3 per cent of its workforce.

Earlier this month, The Walt Disney Company, better known as Disney, announced it is restructuring itself and that includes laying off 7,000 employees or 3 per cent of its workforce. The company also announced reorganisation into three sections: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All this follows Bob Iger getting reinstated as the CEO in November last year, replacing Bob Chapek, a Disney veteran who was removed from the position after dismal earnings reports and controversies that plagued his tenure. Iger, CEO from 2005 to 2020, led the company as it expanded aggressively by acquiring valuable (in terms of popular appeal and expected returns) IPs like Pixar, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel Entertainment. Oh, he also spearheaded the negotiations to acquire 20th Century Fox. Under his leadership, the company became a behemoth. In 2019, the heydays, the studio released an incredible seven movies that surpassed the $1 billion dollar mark. This was domination on an unprecedented scale. Signs of concern at Disney But since Iger left in 2020, there have been signs of trouble at the company. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shut down movie and TV productions, and the theatrical film experience all but died. This allowed Netflix, the market leader in streaming, to release already-produced shows and movies and gain millions more subscribers. Also Read: Disney next in line for layoffs, to cut 7,000 jobs in cost-saving efforts Amusing digression: It is interesting that Iger left Disney in February 2020, a month before the pandemic really came into effect. Not to be a conspiracy theorist or anything, but did he know something we don't? Anyway, Chapek, who had been at Disney for more than a quarter of a century before being handed the reins, became the man in charge. Call his bad luck or just fate, Disney, like every film studio, suffered when the cinema halls were shuttered by governments around the world in the pandemic-induced lockdown. Many intended-for-theatre movies like Mulan were sent instead to Disney+ in order to strengthen the fledgling streaming service. Then China banned Hollywood movies from releasing in the country, though it did not say it outright (the country has become friendly to American cinema again this year, though). Bob Chapek's dismissal and the uncertain future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe While many Disney movies continued to do decently, considering the enduring concerns over COVID-19 infection among people, Disney did suffer losses. By the time Chapek's removal neared, the Disney stock had descended to a multi-year low. The quarterly earnings report was even worse than expected. The costs associated with streaming, and dismal returns on the investment only added to the company's financial woes. Disney+, which many said was on course to overtake Netflix eventually in terms of subscriber base, reported a loss of 2.4 million subscriptions. In comparison, it had taken more than a decade for Netflix to lose subscribers (in April last year), and not gain. The company had also lost a large chunk of revenue from parks and experiences. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies And the cash cow that was Marvel Cinematic Universe could no longer be relied upon to deliver. If you are generous, MCU's journey post Avengers: Endgame until now can be called mediocre. Analysts say that was due to too much expansion done too quickly. In 2021, Disney+ released five TV shows set in the MCU. The following year, three. Oh, and four MCU movies also saw the light of day in 2021, and three in 2022. This bombardment of content was clearly not appreciated by the fans, many of whom, this scribe included, thought the world of entertainment was saturated too much by Marvel and less by... everything else. Earlier, the interconnectedness of MCU movies used to be a fun thing. Now, it had become annoying whenever a character in a project referenced another movie or show in MCU. It was now artificial and tacky. And there's been little innovation, and almost none of the projects were worthwhile. Due to the abundance of content now, Kevin Feige, the overlord of MCU, could not have quality control over everything. And thus, MCU was suffering. The latest entry, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is also crafted in the traditional Marvel mould — designed as per the good old formula that Feige et al perfected over the last one and a half-decade. In other words, it feels like your typical MCU movie. One can understand why the formula has survived. For it has indeed worked. But now even Feige admits it's too much and plans to slow down a bit, at least with the shows. He told Entertainment Weekly, "I do think one of the powerful aspects of being at Marvel Studios is having these films and shows hit the zeitgeist. It is harder to hit the zeitgeist when there’s so much product out there — and so much “content,” as they say, which is a word that I hate. [Laughs] But we want Marvel Studios and the MCU projects to really stand out and stand above. So, people will see that as we get further into Phases 5 and 6. The pace at which we’re putting out the Disney+ shows will change so they can each get a chance to shine." What's next for Disney and Iger? Ever since he joined, Iger has been proactive in cutting down costs and overhauling strategies. He plans to achieve profitability in streaming by 2024. In terms of IPs, the MCU juggernaut will not stop until it is profitable for the company. And judging purely by the box office numbers, the movies in the cinematic universe remain moneymaking and this may be just a brief lull after the mega extravaganzas that were the last two Avengers movies. On the Star Wars front, several movies and TV shows are in development. With the Fox acquisition, Disney now owns James Cameron's Avatar franchise. The second film, which was released in December last year, has become the third-highest-grossing movie of all time, so we can expect Cameron will get to make as many sequels as he wants. For now, the future of the company's film business looks solid. Though one fallout of the recent losses is that the company will rely on already-popular franchises. The company recently announced Toy Story 5, Frozen 3, and Zootopia 2. With big studios already apprehensive about financing films based on original ideas, it looks like another blow to those who watch more than just tentpole films. 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<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> or<em> Ant-Man 3</em> is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. In comics, Kang is a popular character who is sometimes an anti-hero and other times a supervillain. Unlike other conquerors, he does not subjugate lands or peoples. His domain is time. He can manipulate time and is thus a ridiculously dangerous adversary to have. He is a time-travelling being who belongs to the 31st century. He was a descendant of his namesake Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards or Mr Fantastic (played by John Krasinski in <em>Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</em>). He found out about the time travel technology invented by Doctor Doom and sought to use it, thus becoming a conqueror of temporal domains.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>To get into the headspace of Kang the Conqueror Jonathan Majors used music</h2>

<p>Majors revealed in a recent interview how he got into the head of a complex character like Kang. He revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he used music to do that.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Music is so beautiful because it really speaks to your subconscious, and a funny thing happens every time I begin a project and try to put together a playlist. It’s the music on the surface that you think the script is asking you for, and that can be something like Requiem for a Dream’s [“Lux Aeterna”]. You think that that’s Kang, but it ends up connecting to something that is so deep in my subconscious," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that the power of music lies in its ability to speak to the subconscious, making it an effective tool when creating a playlist for a project.</p>

<p>"I knew I wanted to include Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic." While it may not seem like an obvious choice for a Kang song, there was something about it that spoke to the elemental nature of the character. Other songs, such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" and classical pieces from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven were also included. Each song was chosen to communicate with a different part of myself, to activate and inspire different emotions and movements in the crew. Ultimately, the music serves a greater purpose than just entertainment; it helps to bring the project to life in a meaningful and impactful way," said Majors.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What is<em>&nbsp;Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's</em> plot?</h2>

<p>In <em>Quantumania</em>, Scott Lang and others are lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang, who wants to escape.&nbsp;The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce."</p>

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<h2>Why is Kang the Conqueror so scary?</h2>

<p>While speaking to WION, Reed revealed what makes Kang the Conqueror the biggest threat Scott and the Avengers have faced. He said, "He is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before."</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania or Ant-Man 3 is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania or Ant-Man 3 is the 31st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This Peyton Reed directorial serves as the grand introduction of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. In comics, Kang is a popular character who is sometimes an anti-hero and other times a supervillain. Unlike other conquerors, he does not subjugate lands or peoples. His domain is time. He can manipulate time and is thus a ridiculously dangerous adversary to have. He is a time-travelling being who belongs to the 31st century. He was a descendant of his namesake Nathaniel Richards, the father of Reed Richards or Mr Fantastic (played by John Krasinski in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). He found out about the time travel technology invented by Doctor Doom and sought to use it, thus becoming a conqueror of temporal domains. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania: Everything to know To get into the headspace of Kang the Conqueror Jonathan Majors used music Majors revealed in a recent interview how he got into the head of a complex character like Kang. He revealed in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he used music to do that. "Music is so beautiful because it really speaks to your subconscious, and a funny thing happens every time I begin a project and try to put together a playlist. It’s the music on the surface that you think the script is asking you for, and that can be something like Requiem for a Dream’s [“Lux Aeterna”]. You think that that’s Kang, but it ends up connecting to something that is so deep in my subconscious," he said. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie He added that the power of music lies in its ability to speak to the subconscious, making it an effective tool when creating a playlist for a project. "I knew I wanted to include Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic." While it may not seem like an obvious choice for a Kang song, there was something about it that spoke to the elemental nature of the character. Other songs, such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa" and classical pieces from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven were also included. Each song was chosen to communicate with a different part of myself, to activate and inspire different emotions and movements in the crew. Ultimately, the music serves a greater purpose than just entertainment; it helps to bring the project to life in a meaningful and impactful way," said Majors. What is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's plot? In Quantumania, Scott Lang and others are lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang, who wants to escape. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce." Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Why is Kang the Conqueror so scary? While speaking to WION, Reed revealed what makes Kang the Conqueror the biggest threat Scott and the Avengers have faced. He said, "He is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania</em> is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga. The Peyton Reed directorial continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) who is now an adult, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). They get stranded in the Quantum Realm and encounter Kang, one of Marvel's most fearsome villains. Here's everything you need to know about the film:</p>

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<h2>Creative team of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>Reed returns to direct the film after helming the first two entries in the franchise. Jeff Loveness has penned the script. This will be his feature film debut and he has earlier written for TV series like Rick and Morty. He will also script Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth film in the Avengers series. William Pope is handling the cinematography. Adam Gerstel and Laura Jennings have editing duties. Christophe Beck has composed the music.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Cast of<em> Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>As mentioned above, the film stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn Newton in the main roles. David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star.</p>

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<h2>Plot of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p>The film has Scott Lang and others being lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang the Conqueror, a temporal conqueror who can manipulate time. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp</em>. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce."</p>

<h2>Release date of <em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em></h2>

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania</em> releases on February 17.</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania is almost here. The excitement surrounding the film surpasses a typical standalone superhero movie due to the presence of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the big supervillain who succeeds Thanos as the next Big Bad of MCU's Multiverse Saga. The Peyton Reed directorial continues the story of Paul Rudd's Scott Lang, his daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) who is now an adult, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). They get stranded in the Quantum Realm and encounter Kang, one of Marvel's most fearsome villains. Here's everything you need to know about the film: Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Creative team of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania Reed returns to direct the film after helming the first two entries in the franchise. Jeff Loveness has penned the script. This will be his feature film debut and he has earlier written for TV series like Rick and Morty. He will also script Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth film in the Avengers series. William Pope is handling the cinematography. Adam Gerstel and Laura Jennings have editing duties. Christophe Beck has composed the music. Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary Cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania As mentioned above, the film stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, and Kathryn Newton in the main roles. David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star. Also Read: Ant-Man 3: Who exactly is Kang the Conqueror? The Big Bad explained Plot of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania The film has Scott Lang and others being lost in the Quantum Realm, and in there they have bigger concerns than just escaping. For this pocket, the dimension is home to Kang the Conqueror, a temporal conqueror who can manipulate time. The official synopsis reads, "In the film, which officially kicks off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Jonathan Majors joins the adventure as Kang. Director Peyton Reed returns to direct the film; Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard produce." Release date of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania releases on February 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantamania: Everything to know

<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em>, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally. As per a report in Variety, the film will gross around $255 million at the worldwide box office. In North America, its domestic market, the report said the Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors film is expected to bring home a respectable $95 million. In India, trade analyst Taran Adarsh claims that the film has sold more than 77,000 tickets for day 1 in advanced bookings. India is always quite a profitable market for MCU movies, and it appears the third movie in Peyton Reed's Ant-Man franchise is not going to be any different.</p>

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<p>Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star in Quantumania.</p>

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<p>The excitement around the movie may have a lot to do with Kang, the supervillain who is the next Big Bad of the MCU after Thanos. The Avengers will face him in the next <em>Avengers </em>movie,<em> The Kang Dynasty.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>While speaking to WION, Reed described what makes Kang so scary and such a big threat to the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes. "One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania </em>has not pleased critics so far. On review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored 51 per cent, indicating almost half of all reviews of the film are negative. But even the positive reviews appear as though the critic is apologising for the movie's very existence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"<em>Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</em> mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU," reads the critical consensus.</p>

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Cinematic Universe's 31st movie, may not have pleased many critics, but it is still expected to score a big opening globally. As per a report in Variety, the film will gross around $255 million at the worldwide box office. In North America, its domestic market, the report said the Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors film is expected to bring home a respectable $95 million. In India, trade analyst Taran Adarsh claims that the film has sold more than 77,000 tickets for day 1 in advanced bookings. India is always quite a profitable market for MCU movies, and it appears the third movie in Peyton Reed's Ant-Man franchise is not going to be any different. Also Read: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Who's who of the MCU movie Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray also star in Quantumania. The excitement around the movie may have a lot to do with Kang, the supervillain who is the next Big Bad of the MCU after Thanos. The Avengers will face him in the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. Also Read: Exclusive | Ant-Man 3 director Peyton Reed on what makes Kang the Conqueror so scary While speaking to WION, Reed described what makes Kang so scary and such a big threat to the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes. "One of the things that we wanted to do with this movie was to shake Ant-Man up a little bit... take him out of his comfort zone, and really put him up against an incredibly formidable bad guy. So it was fun to take his lighthearted energy and put him up against Kang. That's not to say Kang doesn't have a sense of humour. But he is a character who doesn't live in a straight line. And a big part of his character is he expends the least amount of energy possible. He's a very, very clear character. If he says something, he means it, and you better listen to it. So to put those two energies up against each other struck us as something quite dramatic. It's safe to say that Scott and Hope and the rest of the family have some things in store for them in this movie that go far beyond anything they've experienced before," he said. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has not pleased critics so far. On review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the film has scored 51 per cent, indicating almost half of all reviews of the film are negative. But even the positive reviews appear as though the critic is apologising for the movie's very existence. "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania mostly lacks the spark of fun that elevated earlier adventures, but Jonathan Majors' Kang is a thrilling villain poised to alter the course of the MCU," reads the critical consensus. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releases on February 17. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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