The First Reactions to Marvel's ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Are In! Here's What Critics Are Saying!

Marvel Studios recently held a screening for critics for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and the first reactions to the film have dropped on social media! It seems like most people enjoyed the movie, especially in regards to Jonathan Majors s villainous character, Kang, with one comment saying he’s an “absolute force.”

There are other reactions explaining how fun the movie and is called a “psychedelic roller coaster” filled with moments of “laughs, tears, bone crush action, and heart.” A couple of them even say that compare the film to Star Wars saying “it’s the best Star Wars movie since 2018.”

Of course, there are a few negative reactions regarding the movie. One says it’s “overly ambitious” and “lacks charisma.” Another says “so little of it feels new, visually creative, or, oh, just plain interesting.” Another points out that it’s “tough to connect emotionally to any of it.”

I’ve been excited about watching this movie, and I expected it to get mixed reactions. Regardless, I’m still looking forward to this one and I’m sure that it will deliver some fun entertainment. That’s all I’m expecting.

Read through the reactions that have been shared below and let us know what you think!

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania kicks off Phase 5 of the MCU with a heaping helping of Jonathan Majors as a deadly serious villain for the Multiverse Saga! pic.twitter.com/7XzVIARS8e

— Aaron Perine (@SumitLakeHornet) February 7, 2023

Peyton Reed’s #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is the best MCU has delivered since #AvengersEndgame

The film is a psychedelic roller coaster through the quantum realm that delivers moments of laughs, tears, bone crunching action and heart as the film raises the stakes pic.twitter.com/CthkkMmaQj

— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is a solid, yet overly ambitious start to the next phase of the MCU. Jonathan Majors is an absolute FORCE as #Kang and the NEW KING of the Multiverse. The final battle is ASTONISHING, but I really missed the comedic charm throughout. #AntMan pic.twitter.com/NRj3fzjCKa

— Daniel Baptista - The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) February 7, 2023

KANG is the best comic book movie villain EVER. Jonathan Majors will be nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Oscars 2024, with a very solid chance of winning. His performance is LEGENDARY. He truly is a conqueror.

Welcome to Phase 5#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania #Quantumania pic.twitter.com/rTVoFVRs30

— Atom (@theatomreview) February 7, 2023

#Quantumania risks its frivolity to a dramatic comedy that visually resembles Spy Kids. Although the movie lacks the charisma of the first installments, the conflict finally moves the Multiverse saga, highlighting Jonathan Majors as a fearsome Kang. #socialreaction pic.twitter.com/VaOlbNAp7S

— Gil Rivera (@riveragil47) February 7, 2023

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP QUANTUMANIA is a VISUAL FEAST packed w/ SURPRISES (big & small). A WILD RIDE from start to finish.

Jonathan Majors CONQUERS as Kang, the Dynasty is here. Paul Rudd is as lovable as ever & 2 Post Credit scenes!#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania #Quantumania pic.twitter.com/oHJwrKtwy3

— Ashley Saunders (@ThatAshleyErin) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is a lot of things: loud, super-sized, and constantly dialed up to 11. Too bad so little of it feels new, visually creative, or, uh, just plain interesting. Not even Jonathan Majors can save this hollow, repetitive exercise in WeIrD sTuFf HaPpEnNiNg

— Jeremy Mathai (@Somthin_Tookish) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania has way too much going on -- it’s tough to connect emotionally to any of it. Jonathan Majors’ Kang is a charismatic, intense baddy and visually awesome, but the threat he represents is too abstract. Review @CNET on Feb. 14. pic.twitter.com/42bDJobRgc

— Sean Keane (@SpectacularSean) February 7, 2023

I think my favorite part of #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania was the dynamic between Scott and Cassie. Every time he calls her “peanut,” I just kind of want to cry. Please make 10 more one-shots just of him catching up on her birthdays. pic.twitter.com/CJYPfropRy

— Andi Ortiz (@ReallyAndi) February 7, 2023

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA … trying to imagine a Marvel novice, “one ticket please,” then getting two hours of variant and multiverse talk. Jonathan Majors is great as Kang and for a good portion of the movie Michelle Pfeiffer is the main character, which is awesome

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 7, 2023

The best Star Wars movie since 2018 is #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania. It’s a huge sci-fi adventure with gorgeous world building that feels almost little un-Marvel in how much world building there is. But it’s got humor, heart, Kang completely rules & Michelle Pfeiffer steals it. pic.twitter.com/vRO2Poko2s

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) February 7, 2023

#AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania gives some heavy Star Wars vibes! Fantastic performance from Jonathan Majors who is incredible as the big bad villain. Make sure to stay for 2 post credit scenes!

— Jamie Broadnax (@JamieBroadnax) February 7, 2023

Definitely make sure you stay for the credits because there are significant things to 👀👀. I really dug how #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is both a Part 1 of Phase 5, but also a self-contained #AntMan story that’s funny & sweet & features a kick-ass Michelle Pfeiffer. Good stuff pic.twitter.com/iacKNVb9A6

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) February 7, 2023

Had an absolute blast watching #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania. Creative, irresistibly energetic and filled with some great action sequences. Welcome Jonathan Majors -such a bad ass. The effects are superb. pic.twitter.com/KdVB7qvl2E

— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) February 7, 2023

There comes a point where every franchise has to get weird, and the MCU has done just that with #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania. Like all his other roles, Jonathan Majors remains endlessly compelling. 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/cxWEcoKTze

— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) February 7, 2023

Jonathan Majors is a force in #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania. He’s compelling, chilling, and already giving a top notch performance. I love the complexity he brings to Kang with literally a single look. MCU really won with this casting pic.twitter.com/4W8VCLGFBv

— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) February 7, 2023

After a frustratingly rough act 1, #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania finally gets going, only to end where this story should’ve began. While the external stakes are clear & weighty, emotional drive felt slight (and levity even lighter). That said, Jonathan Majors rules. pic.twitter.com/qpZeKTgdUd

— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) February 7, 2023

Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania is a lot of fun with lots going on. I loved seeing Scott and Cassie’s relationship and the Quantum realm. Michelle Pfeiffer is such a bad ass. Pay close attention to everything Kang says. This is just the beginning. #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania pic.twitter.com/uGqF5iI6gn

— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) February 7, 2023

Had a great time kicking off Phase 5 w/ #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania 

Engaging fast paced storytelling w/ humor, heart & tons of action…so much NEW that locked me back into the MCU.

Get excited & get tiny.

— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) February 7, 2023

Marvel’s #AntManAndTheWaspQuantumania is a strong start to Phase 5. I now understand why it’s called #Quantumania. JonathanMajors is excellent as Kang and cannot wait to see where this all goes. 2 after the credits scenes and both are very good. pic.twitter.com/62Ch3w2O5N

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 7, 2023

In the film, “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 Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), 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 was possible.” 

Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a. and Stephen Broussard, p.g.a., 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.

The sci-fi adventure opens in theaters on Feb. 17, 2023.