ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Joins ETERNALS With Lowest CinemaScore Of Any MCU Movie

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Joins ETERNALS With Lowest CinemaScore Of Any MCU Movie

Despite audiences appearing to enjoy the film more than critics, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has been given a "B" CinemaScore, joining Eternals as the lowest-rated Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.

By MarkCassidy - Feb 18, 2023 05:02 AM EST

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumnia is now playing in theaters, and despite a (mostly) negative reception from critics, audiences did appear to be getting a lot more out of Marvel Studios' first Phase 5 movie.

Even so, Quantumania has received the lowest CinemaScore of any MCU film.

Peyton Reed's sci-fi adventure was given a B, the same grade as 2021's Eternals, which was the first time any movie in the franchise scored below a B+ (Thor: Love and Thunder, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness).

Movies don't live or die by their CinemaScores, of course, and Ant-Man 3 is still on track to take in around $270 - $280 million worldwide over the weekend. It's also worth noting that this result stands in contrast to the film's 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (its Tomatometer has dropped to 48%).

Tell us, have you been to see Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania yet, or did the reviews put you off? Drop us a comment down below.

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania also stars Jonathan Majors as Kang, David Dastmalchian as Veb, Katy O'Brian as Jentorra, William Jackson Harper as Quaz and Bill Murray as Lord Krylar.

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NEWGUY2017
NEWGUY2017 - 2/18/2023, 5:24 AM
I was expecting the worse, but this was much better than Love & Thunder - A 7 IMO. Great intro to Kang. It did feel like a filler just to Intro Kang, could of used more development of Scott, Hope and Cassie.

Boggles my mind some of the low scores this has gotten, not great but certainly a good showing.

Repian
Repian - 2/18/2023, 5:30 AM
If the MCU continues as it is now, it will become too mediocre.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 2/18/2023, 8:30 AM
@Repian - Always remember: The vast majority of the audience know these characters strictly from the movies almost exclusively. They are easily satisfied and entertained. "Mediocrity" will still make Disney/MARVEL millions and millions and millions and millions of dollars... 😐
Variant
Variant - 2/18/2023, 10:47 AM
@Repian - Is "too mediocre" like wearing an extra medium shirt?
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 2/18/2023, 5:51 AM


All kidding aside, Marvel ain’t close to being in the red zone, but a course correction of some sort is clearly warranted at this point.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 2/18/2023, 7:22 AM
@PlusUltra - It isnt?
Rosraf
Rosraf - 2/18/2023, 8:11 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - You read the part that said $280 million weekend box office, right?
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 2/18/2023, 8:42 AM
@Rosraf - Ant-Man 2, with a fraction of the budget, made over $600M.

And of course these movies will keep making money; brand recognition, and most important, NO COMPETITION.
CaptainMexico
CaptainMexico - 2/18/2023, 5:55 AM
I went tonight, thought it was awesome. Way better than Thor or Eternals, not as good as Shang Chi but more fun the doc Strange 2.
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/18/2023, 7:23 AM
@CaptainMexico - Wouldn't be hard being better than Thor:Love And Thunder.
Gizmoduck
Gizmoduck - 2/18/2023, 9:07 AM
@CaptainMexico - I liked it more than all of those, and i like Shang Chi/DS2 and Eternals.

These critics are picking on visuals being such a large part. Yet all gush on a movie like avatar.
dirtyscore
dirtyscore - 2/18/2023, 6:00 AM
It was called Endgame for a reason. Now they churning out DLC's.
TheLobster
TheLobster - 2/18/2023, 6:07 AM
It’s going to take a lot for me to get excited for Kang Dynasty so here’s to hoping Feige makes some changes based on the reaction this film has received so far.
Quinn
Quinn - 2/18/2023, 6:08 AM
Well deserved!
KillerOfSaints
KillerOfSaints - 2/18/2023, 6:15 AM
critics 33% Audience 87%
Spawnnn
Spawnnn - 2/18/2023, 7:36 AM
@KillerOfSaints - Nobody can appreciate a real masterpiece better than the random Bob and his autistic kids. Best metric by far.

Gizmoduck
Gizmoduck - 2/18/2023, 9:14 AM
@Spawnnn - goes to show how wrong critics are. there isnt a world that V:LtbC is better than AM3. Critics gave Cpt Marvel a 79% with audiences giving it 45% - i trust the audiences.

Repian
Repian - 2/18/2023, 6:18 AM
Death to Kang and long live Doom.
MadThanos
MadThanos - 2/18/2023, 6:58 AM
@Repian - Death To All But Metal.
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/18/2023, 7:28 AM
@Repian - That is one of my favourite covers of all time.

Crisis On Infinite Earths #1 is another.
FilmGuy7878
FilmGuy7878 - 2/18/2023, 7:37 AM
@Repian - That's probably the most badass I've ever seen Doom.
ElvenKingSlayer
ElvenKingSlayer - 2/18/2023, 10:02 AM
@Repian - Best Cover Ever!

imo
Fanmar16
Fanmar16 - 2/18/2023, 6:43 AM
The movie is KANG, literally, everything around Kang is interesting, but everything else ruins it
Jthe1st
Jthe1st - 2/18/2023, 6:48 AM
I thought it was fantastic. I’m not really seeing where the angst is coming from. Story line was solid, effects were amazing & the acting was stellar. I thought this was the best Ant-Man yet. The only part I thought it was stupid was Modok.
Gizmoduck
Gizmoduck - 2/18/2023, 9:10 AM
@Jthe1st - i didnt hate modok - i did feel he was added as Darren to give him a use at the end.
Mugens
Mugens - 2/18/2023, 6:51 AM
As I have indicated before, neither Rotten Tomatoes or CinemaScore has any influence on me potentially liking or disliking a film. I'll be seeing this in a few hours and make my own decision as to its worth. And even then I don't always agree with the general consensus. Most fans on this site seem to prefer EndGame to Infinity War. For me Infinity War was the better overall movie but of course I loved both. Basically everyone's likes or dislikes are different and I try to respect each individual's particular slant on things.
Variant
Variant - 2/18/2023, 10:55 AM
@Mugens - So what'd ya think? I just saw it too and cannot at all understand the criticism it's getting. Definitely not a perfect film but it was fun, visually stunning, and Kang was absolutely amazing.

8 / 10 for me
Mugens
Mugens - 2/18/2023, 2:31 PM
@Variant - Just got back from seeing the film and I agree with your assessment 100%. 8 out of 10 sounds exactly right.
Variant
Variant - 2/22/2023, 5:08 PM
@Mugens - Nice! Glad you enjoyed it too 🍻
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