The First Reactions To 'Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania' Are In And Here Is What Critics Are Saying

Marvel

Feb 9

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is on the cusp of being released to the public. One day after the world premiere in Los Angeles, Disney held exclusive screenings for the critics who shared their early thoughts on the sequel.

Kicking off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios is launching the tiniest family into the Quantum Realm against the terrifying Kang the Conqueror. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, newly famous superheroes Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), alongside Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), embark on an adventure that will put in question everything they thought they knew about their world and the Quantum Realm.

Overall, the early reactions are very positive. Critics agree that the film is a good start for Phase 5. Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror stands out as a gripping performance and everyone cannot wait to see what is next for the character.

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I got to see ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA! No spoiler 🧵

It’s truly the beginning of the #KANG dynasty! No surprise, Jonathan Majors is awesome. He brings a Shakespearean gravitas to the MCU & I just need more! #Marvel #AntMan #AntManAndTheWasp #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania pic.twitter.com/JnkoUBVItr
— POC Culture (@POCculture) February 7, 2023

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA is a blast, and finally answers some of the "where is the MCU going?" questions. Takes a minute to pick up, but has some great action scenes, creative visuals and a terrific villain in Kang. A solid start to Phase 5. #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania pic.twitter.com/SaAwnZwOre
— Shaurya Chawla (@_ShauryaChawla) February 7, 2023

Marvel’s #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is a strong start to Phase 5. I now understand why it’s called #Quantumania. JonathanMajors is excellent as Kang and cannot wait to see where this all goes. 2 after the credits scenes and both are very good. pic.twitter.com/62Ch3w2O5N
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania was good. The CGI was stunning. The Quantum Realm is seriously beautiful, but the story was a bit underwhelming. The film was entertaining & the humor was good. Michelle Pfiefer stands out from this film. #AntManAndTheWasp pic.twitter.com/FXPHKPvOVU
— Laura ลอร'า 劳拉 (@lsirikul) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is a visual voyage. KANG steals every scene. The film is a course correction and expansion on what made the MCU special. The script is smartly written, using family as it’s core, and balancing the comedy well. Massive implications for the greater MCU! pic.twitter.com/TUpwVaCvGB
— Rayyan | GO WATCH ANDOR (@RayyanTCG) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania was well balanced and fast paced. I loved the father/daughter moments in the movie. Jonathan Majors is a beast as Kang. With Black Panther and now #AntManAndTheWasp it feels like @MarvelStudios is back on track. Excited to see it again! pic.twitter.com/p5J0Fm7xF1
— Emmanuel Gomez (@MannyGomezMedia) February 7, 2023

Directed by Peyton Reed (Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp), the movie will also introduce the long-awaited Kang the Conquerer to the silver screen. Jonathan Majors previously played the insightful, comical, and friendly “He Who Remains” in Loki. The veil is now off as he is revealed to be the main villain of this Multiverse Saga.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania hits theaters next week on February 17, 2023.

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