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The Ant-Man franchise follows master thief Scott Lang as he inherits a suit granting him the ability to shrink in scale while increasing in strength. Across three feature films, Scott teams up with mentor Hank Pym and partner Hope van Dyne to face escalating dangers, ultimately venturing deep into the mysterious Quantum Realm. Because the series directly follows an evolving serialized narrative regarding family, redemption, and quantum exploration, watching the films in their exact release order is essential for fully understanding character relationships and overarching plot developments.

Ant-Man
Movie, 2015
This foundational film introduces master thief Scott Lang, his mentor Hank Pym, and the astonishing shrinking technology that drives the entire franchise.

Ant-Man and the Wasp
Movie, 2018
Set during Scott's house arrest, this sequel expands the core team and introduces critical high-stakes rescue missions involving the dangerous quantum realm.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Movie, 2023
This third chapter brings the expanded family together to explore the uncharted depths of the Quantum Realm, facing new creatures and immense threats.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ant-Man | Movie | 2015 | ★ 7.1 | Not yet |
| 2 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Movie | 2018 | ★ 6.9 | Not yet |
| 3 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Movie | 2023 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the 2015 film Ant-Man to properly introduce Scott Lang, Hank Pym, and the origins of the shrinking technology.
Yes, release order is strongly recommended because character relationships and plot developments build directly upon previous events in the series.
None of the entries can be skipped, as each feature film contributes essential character growth and advances the overarching narrative.
Watch in this order: 1. Ant-Man, 2. Ant-Man and the Wasp, 3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2015 and 2023.
Ant-Man has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.1 out of 10.