Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
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Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne team up to rescue the original Wasp from the Quantum Realm. A Phase Three release, it was the 20th MCU film to come out and sits at #35 of 81 in story order. We grade it Essential: later films lean on what happens here. It runs 1h 58m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Peyton Reed |
|---|---|
| Starring | Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hannah John-Kamen |
| Release date | July 6, 2018 |
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% critics · IMDb 7.0/10 |
| Box office | $623M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Three |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #35 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Set before Infinity War’s ending |
| Part of | Ant-Man movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Its post-credit scene sets up Endgame’s time-heist solution.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Ant-Man and the Wasp: tap to reveal
Scott is trapped in the Quantum Realm as the Snap happens.
Where it fits in your watch
Ant-Man and the Wasp FAQ
Can you skip Ant-Man and the Wasp?
No. It’s Essential: at the very least, watch its post-credit scene before Endgame.
When was Ant-Man and the Wasp released?
Ant-Man and the Wasp was released on July 6, 2018.
Where does Ant-Man and the Wasp fit in the MCU timeline?
Ant-Man and the Wasp is set before Infinity War’s ending and sits at #35 of 81 in story order.
Does Ant-Man and the Wasp have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Keep watching through the credits for at least one more scene; the spoiler box on this page says what happens.
What to watch before Ant-Man and the Wasp
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Ant-Man and the Wasp builds on, in release order:
- Ant-Man (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Where to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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