Paul Rudd says he has no idea if another 'Ant-Man' film will ever happen, fans reply 'please, no more'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The future of Ant-Man, one of the most beloved and endearing characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hangs in a precarious limbo.
After the disappointing reception and lackluster box office performance of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' actor Paul Rudd, who has breathed life into the pint-sized hero since 2015, finds himself uncertain about the character's fate within the ever-expanding Marvel universe.
In a recent interview, Rudd candidly admitted that he has "no idea" when or if Ant-Man will grace the big screen again.
Paul Rudd's performance as Ant-Man garnered widespread acclaim
The Quantum Realm, a crucial plot device introduced in Ant-Man's solo outing, played a pivotal role in the Avengers' ultimate victory over Thanos in the epic 'Avengers: Endgame.'
Rudd's performance as the lovable Ant-Man garnered widespread acclaim, with audiences embracing his character's lighthearted nature and the much-needed comic relief he provided amid the high-stakes battles of the Avengers films.
However, the recent release of 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' has cast a cloud of uncertainty over the future of the Ant-Man franchise and Rudd's involvement in the MCU.
Despite introducing the formidable villain Kang the Conqueror, portrayed by Jonathan Majors, the film was met with a lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike, underperforming at the box office and earning the dubious distinction of being one of the worst-received offerings in the MCU's recent history, as per Business Insider.
Paul Rudd uncertain about Ant-Man's future in Marvel Cinematic Universe
In a recent promotional interview for his upcoming film 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,' Paul Rudd addressed the burning question on everyone's minds: when (or if) will Ant-Man make his next appearance in the MCU?
The actor's response was a candid admission of uncertainty, stating, "I have no idea. None whatsoever. You know, that's always in their camp. And we'll see if they have ideas that were to come about then I guess we find out but I don't really know."
Rudd's words highlight the precarious position Ant-Man finds himself in within the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the character's recent struggles at the box office, Marvel Studios may be reevaluating their plans for the Ant-Man franchise.
Internet erupts with clear sentiment against idea of another 'Ant-Man' film
Following Rudd's comments, the internet erupted with a flurry of reactions reflecting a clear sentiment against the idea of another Ant-Man film. One X user expressed a sentiment of franchise fatigue, stating, "We don't need another one."
Similarly, another user echoed this sentiment, asserting, "Nobody needs another Ant-Man." Criticism directed towards the third film's quality was also prevalent, with one user emphasizing, "The third one was awful, so please don’t make another."
Another individual echoed this sentiment, expressing, "If it's gonna be as crap as the last one, then no thanks." Amidst the skepticism, some fans expressed doubt regarding the character's future, as evidenced by one user's assertion, "I don’t see it happening."
Pleas for a halt to further Ant-Man installments were also evident, with one user's heartfelt plea, "Please no more!"
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