The new movie Ant Man was responsible for two factors: starting Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and becoming the biggest box office drop in the studio’s history.
Its second weekend saw a 69% drop at the box office compared to its opening weekend. Still, the studio intends to keep the film’s viewing window unchanged, which gives us an idea about the streaming debut.
Even without an official release date for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Disney +, it is still possible to predict the film’s premiere date on the streaming platform.
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When is Ant-Man 3 coming to streaming?
Marvel Studios releases maintain a window of at least 45 days between opening in theaters and releasing on the streaming service. However, the time varies from film to film.
Of all the films released by the MCU in 2022, the one that reached the platform the fastest was Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: the feature arrived on Disney + just 47 days after its premiere in theaters. The studio’s penultimate project, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever After it took 82 days to enter the streaming service’s catalogue.
Due to the minimum window of days after its theatrical release, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania can be added to Disney+ after April 3. However, that date will likely be pushed back due to several factors, such as box office and important dates.
For example, even though it took a big hit at the box office, the film still grossed $104 million in its first weekend. That might encourage the studio to let it run longer in theaters.
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In addition, Marvel may choose to release the feature on streaming on commemorative dates, such as Easter. Because they are days when people usually stay at home, the tendency to watch the movie is greater. the company too may delay release until Maywhen Northern Hemisphere summer school holidays usually start.
While an official date hasn’t been released, you can still watch the movie in theaters. So, do you prefer to watch a movie on the big screen or wait to check it out in the comfort of your own home?
