Here is everything that is known about when Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will release on Disney+. The third entry in the Ant-Man movie franchise debuts in theaters on February 17, 2023, and it is expected to be a big start for Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film brings Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) back to battle Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) in the Quantum Realm. Directed by Peyton Reed, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has been met with mixed reviews from critics after an originally positive reaction after the film's premiere.
There is an expectation that Ant-Man 3 will be a box office hit for Marvel Studios as Phase 5 begins, as it is tracking to be the biggest opening for the franchise. However, the theatrical business is only part of the equation now when it comes to MCU movie releases. The launch of Disney+ in 2019 means that every Marvel Studios movie eventually gets a release on Disney's streaming service. This is beneficial for those who cannot afford to see a film in theaters, prefer the comfort of watching them at home, or want to rewatch it endlessly. So, when does Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania release on Disney+?
Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania Should Release On Disney+ By May
Marvel Studios has not officially announced Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's Disney+ release date, but the MCU Phase 5 movie should be available on the service in May. There are a variety of factors to consider when it comes to pinpointing when a new MCU movie will release on streaming. They include box office success, other MCU content arriving on the service, and even Disney's CEO change. The MCU Phase 4 movies operated under the rule that they received at least 45 days of being exclusively available in theaters. Disney and Marvel Studios also traditionally put the most recent film on Disney+ before another MCU movie releases in theaters.
All these factors help point to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releasing on Disney+ by May 2023. This gives the film plenty of time to become a box office success potentially. Disney waits 65 days on average before releasing an MCU movie on Disney+, which would mean a late April release for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania if the same formula is applied. It also guarantees that the third Ant-Man movie arrives on the streaming service shortly before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 releases in theaters on May 5, 2023.
When's The Earliest Quantumania Could Come To Disney+
The earliest possible date for when Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releases on Disney+ should be April 5, 2023. This is actually two days past the 45-day minimum that Disney referred to in the past, but there is a reason for that. Disney+ typically adds new content on Wednesdays, and the 45-day window would mean a Monday addition to Disney+ for Ant-Man 3. The 47-day mark would tie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for the shortest gap for an MCU movie between its theatrical and streaming debut. For that reason, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania releasing on Disney+ any earlier would be a surprise.
