The popularity of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has beyond our expectations. It features a significant cameo from MCU villain Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, in addition to being the first film of Marvel’s Phase 5. Even the appearance of MODOK and a certain Bill Murray in the Quantum Realm have been mentioned.
Returning to the director’s chair for his third Ant-Man film, Peyton Reed has every intention of making this one bigger and better than all of the others, as you’ll soon discover. Excited? You should be. Find a summary of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania below. Everything you need to know about Ant-Man 3—release dates, SDCC trailer descriptions, rumors, and recastings—is provided here. We’ll also discuss MODOK in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.
Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Release Date
The release date for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is February 17, 2023. It had been planned to take place on July 28, 2023, but due to a reorganization of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s release schedule, it was moved to take the place of Captain Marvel’s sequel, The Marvels. People in the UK might wish to block off the entire week. Ant-Man 3 will be accessible in the UK a few days ahead of schedule if prior Marvel trends are any indication.
Additionally, the debut of Marvel Phase 5 coincides with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The Multiverse Saga, as it is currently known, is in its middle when it comes to the MCU’s upcoming Phase. Thunderbolts brings Phase 5 to a close a year later, while Fantastic Four welcomes Phase 6 in November 2024.
M. O. D. O. K in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
As is well-known, M.O.D.O.K. is scheduled to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum. Now, thanks to some brand-new fan art, we may have a better sense of what the villain will look like when he appears in the aforementioned threequel.
Although quite a few individuals appear to have been duped by this artwork into thinking it was the genuine deal, it closely resembles some of the descriptions that were posted online after the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to images of several official concept designs, the trailer briefly featured the “Mental Organism Designed Only For Killing.”
He’s always been one of the strangest-looking Marvel Comics villains, so his live-action debut should reflect that. It’s definitely an intriguing take on the character.
Remember that this is only one artist’s vision of M.O.D.O.K. based on what was displayed at SDCC; the final product may end up looking completely different. Although it’s yet unclear how M.O.D.O.K. will play a role in the story, rumors suggest that none other than Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), who was exiled to the Quantum Realm near the end of the original Ant-Man, will take on the role.
Who Is MODOK?
George Tartleton, a mechanic with the defense firm Advanced Idea Mechanics, has been transformed into MODOK. This will be the first appearance of MODOK in the MCU, with the exception of an animated sitcom with Patton Oswalt in the lead role and an alternate MODOK who debuted in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
It’s unknown who will play a role in Ant-Man 3, and rumors that Jim Carrey will play the role have probably been disproven given the actor’s apparent retirement.
Following the release of the trailer, there has been an online rumor that Bill Murray would be portraying Tartleton/MODOK. The more important query now that the Multiverse Saga has been revealed is how MODOK fits into the narrative of Kang the Conqueror’s clash with Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Has 2 Classic Villains
Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3 is often cited as an example of the issue of having too many villains in superhero movies because it deals with the issue of having multiple villains. Given that Walton Goggins and Hannah John-Kamen shared the villain roles in Ant-Man and the Wasp, two traditional villains in Quantumania would work nicely.
However, the presence of two enemies with the magnitude of MODOK and Kang the Conqueror could unbalance the picture and detract from the Multiverse Saga setup in the MCU.
However, the Quantum Realm, where a significant portion of Ant-Man 3 is rumored to take place, provides a clear explanation for how Kang and MODOK may coexist in the film. MODOK may create the foundation for Kang’s entry into the MCU instead of competing for screen time.
The Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing and MODOK’s roles in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania will probably be made public in the trailers and promotional photos before the film’s release in February 2023.
