Henry Cavill’s Superman message for DCEU fans and the new character poster of the Man of Steel may have stolen Ant-Man 3 trailer’s thunder. But Marvel Studios’ teasing glimpse of Quantumania still delivered major reveals such as the first look at Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) and potential Young Avengers, Cassie Lang’s debut. Even so, DC Film supporters and MCU fans are divided over which movie’s PR tactic won the day and their social media reactions say it all.
Since Marvel unveiled the first trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 and CinemaCon, MCU fans have eagerly anticipated its release, especially since critics raved over Majors’ menacing look as a big bad that apparently rivals Thanos. On Monday, Marvel began hinting that the threequel’s teaser release was imminent. Though the scheduled release event came close to being ruined by a leak, Marvel Studios dropped the Ant-Man 3 teaser and the fandom responded by showering praises.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania began trending on Twitter but another CBM discussion abruptly took the spotlight, Henry Cavill released a video assuring he is back as Superman. Moreover, the announcement came with a new character portrait look at the red-capped superhero. Some were shocked by the Justice League actor’s deceleration since his cameo in Black Adam was still a new topic. But it seems to be a marketing push to help the Dwayne Johnson starrer flick’s box office earnings.
While DC & Marvel fans were busy arguing over which title emerged at the top, several movie experts pointed out that the once-lost excitement over comic book movie properties has returned. Readers can check it out below.
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With a Henry Cavill/Superman video and the Ant-Man trailer broth dropping at 9AM today, it feels like the good ol' days of Marvel vs DC are back again. https://t.co/fQM2FN1z1I
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) October 24, 2022
Henry Cavill making a video saying he’s officially back as Superman > Ant-Man 3 trailer.
— Jalen (@jayjjalen) October 24, 2022
Marvel dropped a Quantumania trailer and Henry Cavill announced he’s back as Superman. Marvel is winning. DC is winning. WE are winning.
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) October 24, 2022
Le fait qu’Henry Cavill fasse une vidéo pour annoncer son retour en Superman > trailer de Ant-man quantumania 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hd1dRxPgii
— Clark_Kent58 (@Clark_Kent_58) October 24, 2022
Crazy how the Ant-Man 3 trailer did absolutely nothing to me but a still image of Henry Cavill as Superman makes me jump around like a cartoon character
— Ollie 🎃 (@TheQuiver_) October 24, 2022
It’s crazy that Ant-Man has a trilogy before Henry Cavill’s Superman, but here we are! Quantumania looks amazing pic.twitter.com/eld90DBfaI
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) October 24, 2022
Même si j'ai aimer le trailer de Ant-Man qui s'annonce pas mal, l'annonce de Cavill a eu l'effet d'une bombe sur moi. D'ailleurs depuis hier je porte un sourire niais. C'est l'effet DC ❤️#AntManandTheWaspQuantumania #Superman #HenryCavillSuperman pic.twitter.com/2a0MfNmQn5
— Thomas Wayne #RestoreTheSnyderVerse 🇨🇵 (@_ToMWaYn_) October 25, 2022
I’m too excited about Henry being back as Superman to give a shit about Ant-Man 💀
— Pat (@filmsbypjd) October 24, 2022
Like in all honesty, saying “Superman news beat Ant-Man trailer” isn’t exactly the “Win” you think it is. pic.twitter.com/geSs08AocO
— TASK and the Exaggerated Swagger of a Black Teen (@UpToTASK) October 24, 2022
Crazy how the image of Henry Cavill as Superman did absolutely nothing to me but the Ant-Man 3 trailer makes me jump around like a cartoon character
— 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 of SnyderVerse (@SnyderVerse18) October 24, 2022
Ant-Man and Superman
What a great day pic.twitter.com/kLOdV5MMeL
— 🧩 Black Shadow (@BlackShadowCOPY) October 24, 2022
Ant-Man and Superman realizing that now they’re being compared to each other: pic.twitter.com/DOc6iLGj6A
— TASK and the Exaggerated Swagger of a Black Teen (@UpToTASK) October 24, 2022
Comparing Ant-Man to Superman as a talking point is one of the wildest self owns I’ve ever seen. https://t.co/eSzbiiREDD
— Remy Etienne LeBeau (@Alyricz) October 24, 2022
MCU fans and DC fans arguing over Ant-Man and Superman rn
Meanwhile,
me and the homies on the tl: pic.twitter.com/CZcfnMpxpK— Nathan Summers (@CableSoldierX) October 24, 2022
Cavill’s return has come with confirmation that Man of Steel 2 is in the works. It was last announced Charles Roven would produce the Superman sequel and were searching for writers. But according to a recent rumor mill, The Witcher star is yet to sign a multiple picture deal contract with Warner Bros. film. For Black Adam, Cavill came on board for a “one-off” but the execs at the studio are keen on making more Superman movies with him.
Could Superman’s return rejuvenate the DC brand to its good ol’ glorious days? It remains to be seen. But in the case of Marvel, the fandom already seems aware of the exciting journey Ant-Man 3 looks to deliver when it releases on February 17, 2023.
