Big things often have small beginnings. And when Ant-Man joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was on a smaller scale adventure, not only because of his hero’s small stature, but also because of the way he focused on a heist story family-focused after the AI threat that ended the world. . . The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Follow, continue Ant-Man and the Wasp he did the same, setting his almost insane criminal plan against the backdrop of the streets of San Francisco. But for the third round Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum ManiaEverything Changes: Peyton Reed Part 3 is a massive sci-fi blast featuring a pivotal mega-villain of the MCU and officially marks the beginning of Phase 5. This is where the Multiverse saga really starts to explode.
Not necessarily what one would expect from a superhero whose latest outing was almost a strategic deadline after the colossal stakes of infinite war. But according to the boss, it’s an indication of Scott Lang’s status in the Marvel lineup these days. “We wanted to kick off Phase Five with Ant-Man because he earned that spot,” says Kevin Feige. Empire in our exclusive world how much coverage function. “Not just being a stand-in or comic relief, but taking his place at the front of the MCU podium.”
Part of this update pits him against Jonathan Majors’ Kang The Conqueror, the grand villain of the multiverse saga, who awaits Ant-Man and company. into the vast psychedelic expanse of the quantum realm. More than ever, how much finds Ant-Man noticeably out of reach. “The first discussion we had was, ‘What if Ant-Man is accidentally alone in an Avengers movie?’ mocks writer Jeff Loveness. Or, as Reed himself put it: “We don’t run the streets of San Francisco anymore. We’re battling one of the most powerful villains in Marvel history, and perhaps the most unlikely Avengers will be the first to face this guy.” One thing’s for sure: He’s going to be a huge step up from Sonny Burch.
Laws EmpireIs full Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania Cover Story: Talking with Kevin Feige, director Peyton Reed, stars Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathryn Newton and more, with never-before-seen footage from the film, in the new issue, on sale Thursday, January 19. Reserve a copy online here. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania arrives in UK cinemas from 17 February.
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