'Ant-Man' sequel announced, Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 3

Paul Rudd plays the role of Scott Lang, a.k.a. Ant-Man, in “Ant-Man.”

Paul Rudd plays the role of Scott Lang, a.k.a. Ant-Man, in “Ant-Man.”

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Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) will fight the baddies alongside Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) in the second "Ant-Man installment. It is the first Marvel Studios film that includes the heroine's name.

Because of the newly announced sequel, the dates of other Phase 3 movies will be adjusted.

"Black Panther" will be released on Feb. 16, 2018. "Captain Marvel" is slated for the big screen on March 8, 2019, Marvel announced.

Three untitled films will premiere on May 1, 2020, July 10, 2020, and Nov. 6, 2020.

"Ant-Man" had a budget of $130 million. Its U.S. gross came in at $176 million as of September, IMDB reported.