Marvel US Disney Episode 13: Ant-Man and the Wasp Review & Steve Ditko's Legacy

Ant-Man and the Wasp Box Office and Future

• 📈 Despite initial press panic over its opening weekend of $75.8 million, Ant-Man and the Wasp saw a 25% increase from the first film, a trend Marvel found encouraging.
• 🚀 Marvel is already planning Ant-Man 3, with production tentatively scheduled for late summer/early fall 2020, though its release date is subject to change due to other Disney/Lucasfilm projects like Indiana Jones 5.
• 🗓️ Release date shifts are common, with an unnamed Marvel production moving from July 30, 2021, to February 12, 2021, speculated to be Black Panther 2 due to the original's success.

Marvel Cinematic Universe Release Strategy & De-aging

• 💥 The dominance of Black Panther led Warner Bros. to shift Godzilla: King of the Monsters to avoid competing, highlighting Marvel's significant industry impact.
• 👴 De-aging actors for period pieces like Captain Marvel can be achieved through cost-effective methods like wigs and makeup techniques, rather than solely relying on expensive digital effects.
• 🎬 Concerns about de-aging, similar to the CG Jeff Bridges in Tron Legacy, are noted, but the effectiveness of techniques used in films like Ant-Man and Captain America: Civil War is also acknowledged.

Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Fox Acquisition

• ❓ The release strategy for the Captain Marvel teaser trailer is being carefully considered, especially given the character's potential significance following the Infinity War ending.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Rumors suggest the Black Widow movie will be a prequel, exploring her origin and transformation into the Black Widow, potentially involving her early