Unmasking the Shock: The Hidden Reasons Behind Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania's Unexpected Bad Reviews

Summary

Marvel Studios was shocked by the bad reviews and mixed fan reception of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," as they believed it would be a major success.

The introduction of Kang the Conqueror to the Marvel Cinematic Universe holds significant implications for the future of the Avengers. Marvel Studios acknowledged that their internal gauge no longer aligns with public demand, prompting them to reassess their grasp on audience preferences.

Marvel Studios was reportedly taken aback by the negative reviews and mixed fan reception of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The film introduced Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, generating significant anticipation. However, the film received negative feedback from critics and fans, leaving Marvel Studios surprised by the response. According to Joanna Robinson, writer of MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios had believed that Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania would be a major success and were shocked when it fell short of expectations. This unexpected disappointment made the studio realize that their understanding of audience preferences was no longer aligned.

Marvel Studios is well aware of the impact on their brand. It seems that the release of "Quantumania" had a significant impact, followed by even more with "Secret Invasion". The disappointment from "Quantumania" really hit them hard because they believed they had a great product that would be loved by everyone. However, when it was released, the response was not what they had expected. This made them realize that their internal perception of what people want may no longer be accurate. They were truly convinced that "Quantumania" would be a huge success, but unfortunately, it did not resonate with a large number of people.

Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania's Criticisms Prevent A Major Avengers Problem

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty's storyline is poised to reintroduce Kang the Conqueror or the multiversal Council of Kangs, which was teased in one of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's post-credits scenes, or possibly both. Marvel has taken note from their experience with the third Ant-Man film to avoid a significant problem for the Avengers. As the new primary antagonist of the MCU, Kang the Conqueror has the monumental task of filling the shoes left behind by Thanos. However, his previous defeat in a solo superhero movie demonstrated that he is not among the most formidable beings in the MCU.

This particular aspect of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania received considerable criticism. In Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, where multiple variations of Kang are likely to appear, along with the Conqueror himself, Marvel Studios must regain the sense of fear associated with this villain following his previous defeat by Ant-Man and the Wasp. Luckily, the forthcoming Loki season 2 is already taking steps to reestablish Kang as a formidable force within the MCU. Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of the God of Mischief exudes nothing but sheer terror when discussing the villain, compensating for Kang's earlier defeat.

Marvel Studios should address other complaints about Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including the movie's VFX and world-building. In recent years, the MCU has faced criticism for its poor CGI, but with several movies delayed and Marvel changing how it produces TV series, improvements in this area are expected. Additionally, Marvel should reconsider its approach to world-building. Rather than cramming too many concepts into Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, they should seamlessly integrate them into the broader MCU. Delaying Avengers: The Kang Dynasty by a year provides Marvel with an opportunity to introduce new lore and elements to the MCU more effectively.