Synopsis
Taking place several months after Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man is the story of a Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, an ex-con who is trained by Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to shrink in size using a special suit. Lang and Pym seek to prevent “The Yellowjacket” from using the same technology for evil.
Accompanying Viewing
TV MCU: Marvel’s Jessica Jones – Season 1
TV MCU: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – Season 3, Episodes 1-10
TV MCU: Marvel’s Daredevil – Season 2
TV MCU: Marvel’s Agent Carter – Season 2
TV MCU: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – Season 3, Episode 11-19
Viewing Locations*
Amazon Rental, DVD and BluRay
*These viewing locations are only good for the date of publication. DVD and streaming options change constantly.
Discussion Question
The Marvel movies cast includes not only ‘hero types’ like Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evan, it also includes actors you wouldn’t traditionally think of in the role of superheroes like Robert Downey, Jr. and Paul Rudd. What do you think of the casting of the all the different Avengers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, on our Facebook page or on Twitter using the hastag #MarvelMovieMarathon.
Marvel Fun Fact
Comedian Garrett Morris, who played the character of Ant-Man on Saturday Night Live, did a cameo as a cab driver in the film.
If you want to go back to the beginning of our marathon or jump forward, here is the marathon timeline:
Movie 1 – Captain America – The First Avenger
Movie 2 – Captain Marvel
Movie 3 – Iron Man
Movie 4 – The Incredible Hulk
Movie 5 – Iron Man 2
Movie 6 – Thor
Movie 7 – Marvel’s The Avengers
Movie 8 – Iron Man 3
Movie 9 – Thor: The Dark World
Movie 10 – Captain America: Winter Soldier
Movie 11 – Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 1
Movie 12 – Avengers: Age of Ultron
Movie 13 – Ant-Man
Movie 14 – Captain America: Civil War
Movie 15 – Doctor Strange
Movie 16 – Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
Movie 17 – Spider-Man: Homecoming
Movie 18 – Thor: Ragnarok
Movie 19 – Black Panther
Movie 20 – Avengers: Infinity War
Movie 21 – Ant-Man & The Wasp
Sue Nowicki is an alumna of the 2014/15 Disney Parks Moms Panel. She splits her time between planning her next Walt Disney World vacation and running a travel volleyball club where she fills the roles of secretary, navigator, head cheerleader, treasurer, athletic trainer and team psychologist. You can follow her on Twitter @TeamMom365.
