As a lifelong Marvel fan who has eagerly awaited each new installment with bated breath, I must admit that Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania left me feeling a tad deflated. Having grown accustomed to the intricate plotlines and seamless transitions that the MCU is known for, this film felt like a bit of a stumble.
Initially slated as a significant stepping stone for the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was expected to be more than just another installment in its popular series, as it also marked the introduction of the impending menace of Kang. However, the film didn’t meet these expectations, falling short in both expanding the MCU and financially. A recent Forbes report offers additional insights into the financial consequences of the movie, suggesting that its earnings were even lower than initially anticipated.
The Actual Profit
Filming studio movies in the UK can be advantageous due to a beneficial tax credit known as the AVEC (Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit). This credit offers a cash refund of up to 25.5% for every pound spent within the country. To qualify, at least 10% of the total production costs must be related to activities in the UK. To receive the reimbursement, these expenses must be demonstrated through financial statements.
As a follower, I discovered that Forbes calculated the reimbursement Disney received for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania to be approximately $58.3 million. This reduction in expenditure lowered the film’s original budget from $388.4 million to $330.1 million. However, after considering taxes and profit margins, it’s clear that the actual net profit earned by the movie was a substantial $88.236 million.
The earnings from Ant-Man and The Wasp’s box office fell short compared to the previous Ant-Man movie, with a global total of approximately $622.7 million versus the original film’s $519.3 million. Given that Quantumania was the third installment in the franchise and highly anticipated due to the introduction of Kang, it was expected to surpass both these totals, but it didn’t quite reach that mark.
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“Absolutely Chaotic”
According to Kay O’Brian, who stars in Jentorra, there seemed to be confusion during filming as well as less-than-positive audience reactions. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, O’Brian humorously described the production as “absolutely chaotic.” She added that they received new scripts until the very last day and even new fight scenes on the final day, explaining, “I just show up, and they’re like, ‘Here’s a new fight.’
Despite some chaos and a sense of disorganization, O’Brian found the overall experience quite enjoyable, particularly with regard to the cast. “I expected them to either overlook me or make me feel uncomfortable because I was new, but they went out of their way to make me feel welcome. I must admit, I was taken aback by how warm and inviting that atmosphere was.
Ant-Man and The Wasp” Quantumania is now streaming on Disney+.
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2024-10-30 02:39