Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie that is already a month away. The latest promo trailer for the film was released recently. Marvel insiders are already saying it will be the best movie of the year. With an exciting 2023 plan for the MCU, this confirmation is causing a lot of excitement among fans.
The meaning of Quantumania
When you look at the MCU’s schedule for 2023, Quantumania might not seem like the most exciting movie of the year. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is due out on May 5th and The Marvels on July 28th. Guardians 3 is one of the most anticipated movies of MCU Phase 5 and there is a lot of hype surrounding it, especially regarding one tragic event. The Marvels, on the other hand, will reportedly give fans their first look at a spectacular live-action foray as the three Marvels come together and work together to make amends.
What sets Quantumania (2023) apart from these other films is its villain. In the MCU, we’ve mostly seen a good version of Kang (Jonathan Majors) in Loki. The one who remains was dangerous himself, even if he had lost his mind after protecting the sacred timeline for so long. However, Kang in Quantumania (2023) is different. He is a true villain who has been stuck in the Quantum Realm for a long time. He has control over time and will destroy timelines if he escapes. This Kang is as close as it gets to being the Multiverse Saga variant of Thanos (Josh Brolin). It could be this Kang variant fighting the Avengers in Kang Dynasty, meaning he wins in Quantumania.
Unprepared Ant-Man faces powerful villain in high-stakes Quantumania (2023) finale of Marvel trilogy
Additionally, Quantumania (2023) will give Scott Lang a chance to prove himself against more powerful villain. Hope (Evangeline Lilly), Cassie (Kathryn Newton), Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank (Michael Douglas) will help him, but these are not the Avengers, nor are they ready to fight such a villain. Marvel has already hinted at the importance of this particular confrontation, and the trailers show that Ant-Man will be thrown into the fray unprepared. The enemy he meets will be well above his pay grade. But Kang, as powerful and resourceful as he might be, lacks one strength. She cannot escape the Quantum Realm without Scott.
Additionally, Quantumania (2023) is the third installment in the Ant-Man franchise. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, has already explained that the endings of the trilogy are crucial for Marvel. The studio giving these films higher stakes than the previous installments. The excitement of the first exploration of the Quantum Realm also adds to the anticipation of the film.
Best MCU movie of the year?
Murphy Multiverse’s Charles Murphy recently claimed on Twitter that Ant-Man 3 will be the best MCU film of 2023. He made the claim a few days before the final trailer was released. Also, responding to questions about Quantumania being “too short” at 125. minutes. Murphy later elaborated on his claim and highlighted the talent behind the film. He mentioned the script by Jeff Loveness and selected Jonathan Majors and Kathryn Newton for their roles as Kang and Cassie.
It’s worth noting that Murphy hasn’t seen the film yet, and the red carpet premiere is still a few weeks away. However, he has the resources to know these things.
Overall, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) looks like a movie that will be a box office hit. It will also be a fan favorite in the MCU. The combination of a powerful villain, the exploration of the Quantum Realm, and the high stakes at the end of the trilogy all add to the excitement surrounding the film. Charles Murphy of Murphy’s Multiverse may have jumped the gun when he declared it the best film of 2023. But his claims highlight the talent behind the film and the potential for it to be a standout in the MCU. Only time will tell if Quantumania lives up to the hype. But one thing is for sure, Marvel fans can’t wait for it. So we have to wait for the premiere of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) to see if it will be the best movie of the year or not.
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