Paul Rudd Breaks Silence On Ant-Man’s Return in Avengers: Doomsday

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Even though Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man in Marvel’s upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, has confirmed his return, he’s being secretive about the movie to keep its plot under wraps. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, Rudd was asked about what directors Joe and Anthony Russo have planned for this installment. Laughing about the smaller chair with his name on it, Rudd refused to reveal any specific plot details, instead adding some witty humor to his response.

Rudd stated, “I’m unable to share any information with you. They are incredibly private.” He emphasized, “It’s quite significant. As we all understand, they never reveal anything in advance. This is a big-budget movie, so we can’t be careless about the details. It’s not like classified military information or anything similar.

In a live broadcast celebrating the kickoff of production, it was confirmed that Rudd was among 27 actors set to star in “Avengers: Doomsday“. This event turned out to be a huge hit for Marvel Studios, breaking records as their most-viewed livestream. The five-hour long broadcast, which focused on the unveiling of “Doomsday“, generated buzz across social media platforms as viewers eagerly awaited and theorized about potential new cast members seated in the chairs.

Before the hypothetical event known as “Doomsday,” Michael Douglas’ character Rudd made his only appearance in the Multiverse Saga in the 2023 film “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” This movie, which received mixed feedback from critics and underperformed at the box office, aimed to introduce Kang the Conqueror as the next major villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, following actor Jonathan Majors’ conviction for assault and harassment charges, Marvel shifted its focus away from the Kang storyline and instead decided to make Doctor Doom the main antagonist for future installments of the franchise.

Despite the fact that Scott Lang’s past encounters with Kang may not be relevant at this moment (Marvel might still address Kang’s absence in some manner), it’s no shock to find Rudd returning for the film titled “Doomsday“. A significant part of Sam Wilson’s storyline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe involves reassembling the Avengers, and Ant-Man is a trusted ally he is familiar with. The identity of the new Avengers team members remains to be seen, but Scott appears to be a suitable choice. He has been a superhero for some time now, taking part in missions like the Time Heist and battling Kang during his journeys. Given that he doesn’t seem to be intimidated by universe-altering perils, it will be intriguing to observe how he contributes to the battle against Doctor Doom.

Although the movie Quantumania had its ups and downs, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man continues to be a beloved character among fans due to his genuine appeal and charm. It promises to be exciting watching Rudd interact with other prominent actors in the Doomsday ensemble, as he adds comedic relief to what is expected to be a predominantly grave and dramatic narrative. Given that Marvel Studios hinted at introducing more cast members for Doomsday soon, it’s possible that Rudd won’t be the sole representative of the Ant-Man series. If Scott is part of the plotline, it would feel odd if Hope van Dyne (played by Evangeline Lilly) didn’t make an appearance as well, and it seems likely that Scott’s daughter Cassie will also feature in the story as Stature.

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2025-03-28 19:44