But there was also MODOK, a villain many thought could never properly be adapted to screen.

Yet, here he is, interpreted to perfection while still maintaining the serious stakes of the situation.

Yes, the very same one who supposedly died at the end of Scotts debut adventure.

Ant-Man, MODOK, Yellowjacket, Darren Cross, Corey Stoll

So whats that all about?

What Has Darren Cross Been up To?

Correy Stoll first made his appearance in theMCUas Darren Cross, eventually becoming the Yellowjacket in the originalAnt-Manmovie.

Ant-Man, Corey Stoll

By the film’s end, however, hes supposedly lethally shrunk down thanks to Scott Langs risky maneuvers.

Clearly, however, that wasnt the end of the villains journey like many assumed.

So what exactly happened to him, and whats his role to play inQuantumania?

Corey Stoll, MODOK

One thing thats important to remember is how time works differently in the Quantum Realm.

Has Cross been stuck there for months?

Its impossible to say.

Corey Stoll, MODOK

One of the biggest questions is, what will he do in the film?

Is he on Kangs side or against him?

Some might be wondering if the source material potentially helps fans paint a better picture of what to expect.

Ant-Man 3: Quantumania Brings Back Major Phase 2 Villain

Simply put, the answer is a solid no.

In the comics, the floating antagonist is instead someone named George Tarleton.

Little did fans know at the time that this seemingly was a direct reference to the characters next appearance.

Marvel’s MODOK Actor Defends Controversial Retcon In Ant-Man: Quantumania

The biggest of them being his involvement with Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM).

This is even incorporated into the story of the recentAvengersvideo game.

Maybe those yellow beekeeper outfits can finally make it on screen.

Ant-Man 3 Is Bringing MODOK to the MCU In a Big Way (Exclusive)

Needless to say,Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais going to be quite the trip.

Quantumaniahits theaters on February 17, later this year.

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