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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania explores the Quantum Realm with mixed results, receiving a 6.2 TMDB score and 46% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a 2023 action-adventure film directed by Peyton Reed. The movie holds a 6.2 TMDB score and a 6.0 rating on IMDb.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 14, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 6.2/10 (6256 votes)
- IMDb: 6.0/10 (278,530 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 46%
- Metacritic: 48/100
- Runtime: 2 h 5 min (125 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $200,000,000 budget, $476,071,180 revenue (2.4x)
- Rank among 2023 releases: about #136 of 156
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Stacks Up
- Among the 156 English-language movies released in 2023 with at least 500 TMDB votes, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ranks about #136 by audience score, roughly the top 87 percent.
- Within action alone, it ranks about #39 of 49 in the same group.
The film ranks near the bottom of 2023 releases by audience score and sits in the lower tier of action films. Its 6.2 TMDB score falls below the 7.0 average of the Ant-Man collection. Additionally, the director's recent film average is 6.5, while various cast members maintain recent averages between 7.0 and 8.3.
Critics vs Audiences
- IMDb 6/10 equals 60 on a 100-point scale, while Metacritic is 48/100, a gap of 12 points in favor of audiences.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows 46% positive critic reviews, compared with an IMDb audience rating of 6/10.
- TMDB audiences give it 6.2/10 across 6256 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 8 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 5.0/10 on average (1 positive, 3 mixed, 2 negative among 6 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Some reviewers noted the creatures, production design, and costume design show genuine ambition.
- Several TMDB reviewers mentioned Michelle Pfeiffer is excellent from beginning.
What reviewers criticize
- Some reviewers felt the film is not very digestible due to too much going on.
- Several TMDB reviewers described the film as a poor and passionless visual copy.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02 | — | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | — | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | 5/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | 5/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | 4/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2023-02 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania About? (Spoiler-Free)
Scott Lang, Hope van Dyne, Janet van Dyne, Hank Pym, and Cassie Lang travel to the Quantum Realm. They encounter strange creatures and face challenges that push them beyond their limits.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at a Glance
| Release date | 2023-02-15 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 2 h 5 min (125 minutes) |
| Directed by | Peyton Reed |
| Written by | Jeff Loveness |
| Top cast | Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer |
| US rating | PG-13 |
| Production | Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions |
| Franchise | Ant-Man Collection |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
- Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne / The Wasp
- Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne
- Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
- Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang
- Corey Stoll as M.O.D.O.K.
- Bill Murray as Lord Krylar
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Christophe Beck, Michael Paraskevas |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Editing | Laura Jennings, Adam Gerstel |
| Producers | Stephen Broussard, Kevin De La Noy, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Peyton Reed (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Ant-Man and the Wasp | 2018 | 6.9/10 |
| Ant-Man | 2015 | 7.1/10 |
| Yes Man | 2008 | 6.7/10 |
| The Break-Up | 2006 | 5.9/10 |
| Down with Love | 2003 | 6.1/10 |
| Bring It On | 2000 | 6.3/10 |
Average across these 6 films: 6.5/10 on TMDB.
Peyton Reed’s last 6 films average a 6.5 TMDB score. Recent projects from lead cast members Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Michael Douglas average between 7.0 and 8.3.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rudd avg 8.3/10 | Only Murders in the Building (2021) | TV | Ben Glenroy | 8.4/10 |
| Only Murders in the Building (2021) | TV | Glen Stubbins | 8.4/10 | |
| Only Murders in the Building (2021) | TV | L.E.S.T.R. (voice) | 8.4/10 | |
| What If...? (2021) | TV | Scott Lang / Ant-Man (voice) | 8.0/10 | |
| Evangeline Lilly avg 7.0/10 | What If...? (2021) | TV | Hope Van Dyne / Wasp (voice) | 8.0/10 |
| Marvel Studios Legends (2021) | TV | Hope van Dyne / The Wasp (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4/10 | |
| Crisis (2021) | Movie | Claire Reimann | 6.3/10 | |
| South of Heaven (2021) | Movie | Annie Ray | 6.4/10 | |
| Michael Douglas avg 7.6/10 | What If...? (2021) | TV | Hank Pym / Yellow Jacket (voice) | 8.0/10 |
| What If...? (2021) | TV | Dr. Hank Pym / Ant-Man (voice) | 8.0/10 | |
| Marvel Studios Legends (2021) | TV | Dr. Hank Pym (archive footage) (uncredited) | 7.4/10 | |
| Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021) | Movie | Gordon Gekko (archive footage) | 6.8/10 |
Where It Fits in the Ant-Man Collection
| Film | Released | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Ant-Man | Jul 14, 2015 | 7.1/10 |
| Ant-Man and the Wasp | Jul 4, 2018 | 6.9/10 |
| Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Feb 15, 2023 | 6.2/10 |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $200,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $476,071,180, about 2.4 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Theatrical release | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Digital release | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Physical release | May 16, 2023 |
| Digital release | May 17, 2023 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Streaming | Disney Plus |
|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 14, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
With a 48/100 Metacritic score and 6.2 on TMDB, the film sits below the average of previous series entries. It is a 125-minute feature rated PG-13.
It may suit you if:
- Fans of Marvel action and adventure films featuring the Ant-Man character.
- Viewers interested in alternate dimension settings and superhero stories.
You might skip it if:
- Viewers who prefer low-stakes, self-contained stories.
- Audiences seeking films with high critical ratings.
Movies Like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) | 7.9/10 | Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. |
| Black Panther (2018) | 7.4/10 | King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. |
| Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) | 7.2/10 | Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to… |
| The Marvels (2023) | 5.9/10 | When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, Carol's powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?
On November 14, 2026 the IMDb rating was 6.0/10 from 278,530 votes. It changes as people vote.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 46% positive critic reviews on November 14, 2026.
Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania one of the best-rated 2023 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #136 of 156 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 14, 2026.
How long is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania runs 2 h 5 min (125 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?
Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors.
Data checked on November 14, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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