Ant-Man Movies: Release Order
The Ant-Man films follow Scott Lang's journey from petty criminal to essential Avenger. The first film introduces Scott as he's recruited by Hank Pym to steal the Ant-Man suit and becomes a hero capable of shrinking to subatomic size while gaining superhuman strength.
Scott's story intersects with major MCU events as he joins Team Captain America in the Avengers Civil War, faces consequences under house arrest, and ultimately becomes crucial to fighting Thanos. While Scott's personal arc is fairly straightforward, the films connect to broader MCU storylines that provide essential context for the ensemble appearances.
Ant-Man
A master thief named Scott Lang must embrace his role as a superhero when he gains the ability to shrink in size while increasing in strength through a special suit. With the help of his mentor Dr. Hank Pym, he must pull off a heist to prevent the dangerous technology from falling into the wrong hands.
Captain America: Civil War
When world governments pass an act to regulate superhuman activity, the Avengers are divided into two opposing factions led by Iron Man and Captain America. This ideological clash transforms former allies into enemies in an epic battle that tears the team apart.
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Scott Lang teams up with Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym for a dangerous mission into the quantum realm to attempt a high-stakes rescue operation.
Avengers: Endgame
After the devastating events of Infinity War, the remaining Avengers must assemble one final time to undo Thanos' destruction and restore the universe.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with their family, are pulled into the mysterious Quantum Realm where they encounter strange creatures and face new challenges that test their limits as heroes.
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