Ant-Man and the Wasp

What’s it about?

As Scott Lang balances his roles of being a superhero and a father, Hope Van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym task Ant-Man with a new mission that finds him fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.

The facts

• Directed by Peyton Reed
• Starring Paul Rudd (Clueless), Evangeline Lilly (The Hobbit trilogy), Michael Douglas (Wall Street), Michelle Pfeiffer (Batman Returns), Michael Peña (Crash), Walton Goggins (The Hateful Eight), and Hannah John-Kamen (Ready Player One).
• English language
• Runtime: 118 minutes
• 20th release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

This film contains frequent but mild fantasy violence, including punching, kicking, and gunfire, most of which is small scale. Most of the violence is comedic and there is no blood shown.

Weapons such as knives, blasters, guns, pots and pans, and more are used. Action violence is usually separated by laughs and the violence is much lighter than that seen in typical marvel films.

There are scenes where characters race against time to stop missiles from exploding.

Coarse language

The film contains use of coarse language throughout its entirety. Words used include “bulls**t,” “son of a bitch” and “ass.”

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters