Do you need to watch anything before Ant-Man: Quantumania?

The six-episode first season of “Loki” is essential pre-“Quantumania” viewing for the simple fact that the Disney+ series, centered on Tom Hiddleston's cheeky god of mischief, introduces He Who Remains.

What to watch to understand Ant-Man and the Wasp in Quantumania?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown increasingly demanding of its audience: In order to understand what happens in Marvel's latest film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quntumania, viewers will have to have watched not only the Ant-Man and Avengers films but also the Marvel TV series on Disney+, particularly Loki.

What movie does Ant-Man Quantumania follow?

The film is a sequel to Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp and Avengers: Endgame, and continues the Kang the Conqueror storyline set up in the first season of Loki. It is the thirty-first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first installment of Phase Five. The film was released on February 17, 2023.

Do you need to watch Loki to understand Quantumania?

Because of that, it's fair to assume that Loki would be required viewing before Quantumania, especially when the Disney+ series promised to connect to the films. While the end credits tease Loki Season 2 and promise more Majors in the Disney+ series, Loki is not required viewing.

Ant-Man RECAP: Everything You Need to Know Before Kang In QUANTUMANIA

What should I read before Quantumania?

How is Loki connected to Quantumania?

Summary. The Council of Kangs, introduced in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, is likely connected to Loki season 2 and will play a key role in upcoming crossover events. The death of He Who Remains in Loki season 1 triggered chaos in the multiverse, leading to the creation of the Council of Kangs.

Where does Ant-Man Quantumania fit in the timeline?

Marvel and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it can be deduced that Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is set in 2025. That idea is something backed up by Marvel Studios Parliament member Nate Moore, who indicated that Quantumania takes place “potentially concurrent” with Thor: Love and Thunder.

Is Kang stronger than Thanos?

Kang isn't physically stronger than Thanos, and if the two were to square up in a one-vs-one fight then the Titan would arguably win. However, Kang's knowledge of the multiverse means that would quite literally be several steps ahead of Thanos at all times. As a result, Kang wins this battle.

Is Kang He Who Remains in Loki?

Even Loki Season 1 danced around actually naming Kang, with the eccentric He Who Remains instead alluding to the character by calling himself a "conqueror." This is why none of the characters have spoken the name "Kang," as they are only acquainted with "He Who Remains," and his variants.

Do you need to watch Ant-Man: Quantumania before Guardians 3?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now streaming on Disney+. You don't need to watch any Phase Four titles or Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to understand this movie, but it's the end of a franchise, so you should be familiar with the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Is Quantumania before or after Loki?

Therefore, Loki season 2 also takes place after the events of that movie too (which spans the period 2018-2023 in the MCU) in a way. In terms of events, Loki also references the post-credits scene of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania which introduced Kang variant Victor Timely.

Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania boring?

To introduce Kang, really, is all Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania exists to do. In and of itself, it's a boring story devoid of meaningful stakes. The post-Endgame era of Marvel has been crying out for some kindling, something to throw the afterburners on; this is just more ugly cement.

What should I watch to prepare for Quantumania?

Do you need to watch Ant Man and the Wasp to understand Endgame?

The first Ant-Man acted as a surprise, charming hit denouement to MCU Phase 2. Ant-Man and the Wasp seemed like a delightful side-story that was released just after Avengers: Infinity War, but it became an important plot point in setting up Avengers: Endgame.

Is it worth it to watch Ant-Man Quantumania?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania by itself was a decent, average movie that had its moments while also having their cringy moments also. But for the beginning/start-up of Phase 5, not going to lie: it sets up Phase 5 very well.

Which avenger defeated Kang?

Captain America steps up to battle him alone, shield against sword. The Captain defeats Kang in battle, and takes him into captivity.

Is Thor stronger than Kang?

Even though the 616-universe's variant of Thor might harbor enough power to take on Kang the Conqueror by himself, Hemsworth's comments about potentially retiring the role suggest that Kang would, in fact, overpower the Asgardian.

What does Kang call Thanos?

Given the involvement of time-travel, Thanos and Eros recruit the help of Kang, and Thanos ensures that he's put in his place immediately. The Mad Titan makes it abundantly clear that Kang is to refer to him as 'Lord Thanos', and Kang obeys.

Does Guardians 3 take place after Quantumania?

The third installment in the Guardians of the Galaxy series, and the most recent Marvel film to date, Vol. 3 takes place after the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, a television special released on Disney+, and after the events of Quantumania.

Was Loki in Ant-Man 3?

The actor returned in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (in theaters now) not as his Loki character, He Who Remains, but finally as the villainous Kang the Conqueror... only for Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) to seemingly kill him off by the end of the movie.

Who banished Kang to the quantum?

The Council of Kangs, having deemed Kang too dangerous, chose to banish him into the Quantum Realm in an attempt to prevent a new war, since Kang was still seeking to conquer the Multiverse.

How does Kang fit into Loki?

Loki season 1 introduced Kang as “He Who Remains,” the invisible hand guiding the Sacred Timeline — and the guy that Sylvie, the multiverse's most put-upon Loki variant, wanted to murder.

Is Kang weak in Quantumania?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania showed the extent of Kang's power. But it also showed that his greatest weakness came from an unexpected source.