The stars were in force for the premiere of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, held at the BFI IMAX Waterloo on Thursday night.
Catherine Zeta-Jones – whose husband Michael Douglas stars in the film – looked stunning in a light blue busty dress, while Evangeline Lilly looked very glamorous.
The 53-year-old actress was the epitome of chic in a one-shoulder design that fitted her waist and a flattering floor-length design.
Catherine wore simple silver bracelets and wore her brunette hair in loose waves while opting for bronzed makeup.
Elsewhere, Evangeline, 43, who plays Hope van Dyne/Wasp, dazzled in a dramatic silver sequined gown with glittery tassels.
Event: The stars were in force for the premiere of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, held at the BFI IMAX Waterloo on Thursday night (left Catherine Zeta Jones and right Evangeline Lilly)
Wow! Catherine Zeta Jones – whose husband Michael Douglas stars in the film – looked stunning in a light blue busty dress, while Evangeline Lilly looked very glamorous
Upping her height with silver heels, she wore her blonde tresses in her short style while completing the look with matching dangling earrings.
Also at the premiere was Kathryn Newton – who plays Cassie Lang – who made sure all eyes were on her in a purple silk dress with a corset-like neckline and thin straps.
Her slim figure showed off in the form-fitting dress and she wore her red locks in a chic top knot.
Also at the star-studded premiere was Paul Rudd, who wore a light gray suit, white shirt and black tie as he posed with Jonathan Majors.
The third film in the Ant-Man franchise is aiming for the biggest debut in franchise history at $280 million worldwide.
According to Deadline, box office analysts are forecasting a domestic balance sheet of $120 million for the four-day President’s Day holiday weekend.
The blockbuster is expected to gross an additional $160 million in its opening weekend for a total of $280 million in overseas markets worldwide.
Disney’s own forecasts, as usual, are a little softer than other analysts, with the studio hoping for $95 million over the three-day weekend and between $105 million and $110 million over the four-day holiday frame.
Stunning: The actress, 53, was the epitome of chic in a one-shoulder design that fitted her waist snugly and had a flattering floor-length design
Pose: Catherine accessorised with simple silver bracelets and wore her brunette hair in loose waves while opting for bronzed makeup
Couple: She also posed for other snaps with her dapper husband Michael as they walked the purple carpet
Smart: Michael looked handsome alongside Catherine in a black suit, white shirt and tie
Busty: Her ample assets were highlighted in the low-cut dress that showed off her figure
Youthful: Catherine looked as ageless as ever in the blue dress
Holding hands: They were as loving as ever with each other
The superhero sequel, starring Paul Rudd – who revealed he was down to 7% body fat for the first Ant-Man, but the scene showing off his shredded body was cut for time – is expected to open in around 4,300 theaters , and even if they meet Disney’s more modest projections, it’ll still top the previous two Ant-Man films.
The original Ant-Man debuted in August 2015 with a modest opening price of $57.2 million, the second-lowest in MCU history, behind only 2008’s The Incredible Hulk ($55.4 million).
With a budget of $130 million, it earned a decent $180.2 million domestically and $519.3 million worldwide.
The 2018 sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, which will see Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly returning as the title characters, started at $75.8 million and improved to $216 from an estimated budget of $130-$195 million $.6 million domestically and $622.6 million worldwide.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – with an estimated budget of $200 million – will launch in many foreign markets, including China, on Wednesday.
Confident: Elsewhere Evangeline, 43, – who plays Hope van Dyne/Wasp – dazzled in a dramatic silver sequined gown that had glittery tassels all over
Radiant: Upping her height with silver heels, she wore her blonde tresses in her short style while completing the look with matching dangling earrings
Shimmering: The sparkling silver dress looked incredible as she posed at the premiere
All eyes on her: She looked confident as she walked the purple carpet
Happy: She looked delighted to be at the premiere
Movement: The full dramatic effect of the dress was evident as she spun around
Strut her stuff: She commanded attention
Friendly: She waved as she left her hotel to head to the premiere
In a good mood: She seemed excited about the premiere
Here we go! She jumped in a car to drive to the event
While China had banned many American films for several years, it recently welcomed back Avatar: The Way of Water and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever before Ant-Man and the Wasp debuted in the Middle Kingdom.
It will be the first Marvel film to debut in Chinese theaters in almost four years, since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame and the Sony/Marvel co-production Spider-Man: Far From Home.
The $280 million international debut is expected to gross around $35 million to $55 million from Chinese theaters.
The sequel will also launch in international markets like France, Korea, Germany and Italy on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s domestic debut.
Unfortunately, while the box office forecast appears to be a franchise high for Ant-Man, reviews are at a franchise low.
The first wave of reviews came out Tuesday afternoon, with the sequel getting just 55% of the first 115 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pretty: Also at the premiere was Kathryn Newton – who plays Cassie Lang – who made sure all eyes were on her in a purple silk dress
Glam: Her slim figure was on display in the form-fitting dress and she wore her red tresses in a chic top knot
Project: The third film in the Ant-Man franchise is aiming for the biggest debut in franchise history at $280 million worldwide
Nett: Box office analysts are forecasting a domestic balance sheet of $120 million for the four-day President’s Day holiday weekend, according to Deadline
Stat: As usual, Disney’s own forecasts are a little softer than other analysts, with the studio hoping for $95 million over the three-day weekend
Glamorous look: She wowed in the purple dress as she drew attention
Glowing: She looked in her element as she posed for snaps
Premiere: Kathryn Newton and director Peyton Reed posed together
Actor: The Superhero Sequel stars Paul – who revealed he was down to 7% body fat for the first Ant-Man, but the scene showing off his shredded body was cut for time
Cast: (left to right) Kathryn Newton, Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors at the gala screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at the BFI Imax Waterloo
If the percentage stays below 60% as more reviews come in, it will be only the second Rotten film in MCU history, behind 2021’s Eternals (47% on RT).
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania finds Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), his daughter Cassie (Kathryn), Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) all got it sucked back into the mysterious quantum realm.
You will interact with the mysterious Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), who is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Beginning: The original Ant-Man debuted in August 2015 with a modest opening price of $57.2 million, the second-lowest in MCU history, behind only 2008’s The Incredible Hulk ($55.4 million ) (Paul is pictured with director Peyton Reed).
Here he is: Also at the star-studded premiere was Paul Rudd, dressed in a light gray suit, white shirt and black tie
Guys: He posed with Jonathan Majors at the star-studded premiere
Success: On a budget of $130 million, it made a decent $180.2 million domestically and $519.3 million worldwide
Movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – with an estimated budget of $200 million – will open in many foreign markets, including China, on Wednesday
Earnings: The $280 million international debut is expected to gross approximately $35 million to $55 million from Chinese theaters
Oh no: while the box office forecast seems to be a franchise high for Ant-Man, unfortunately the reviews are at a franchise low
Too bad: The first wave of reviews came out Tuesday afternoon, with the sequel getting just 55% of the first 115 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Movie: If the percentage stays below 60% as more reviews come in, it will be only the second Rotten movie in MCU history, behind 2021’s Eternals (47% on RT).
Beauty: Sophie Ellis Bextor arrives for the premiere in a plaid coat
Gorgeous: She looked amazing in the jacket, which she paired with a blue shirt
Posing up a storm: She completed her look with a pale pink handbag
Whoa! Elz (the witch) visits Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania
PVC! The red dress was definitely an eye-catcher
In fact, the next Avengers movie is called Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which is slated for release on May 2, 2025.
The cast also includes recurring MCU characters like Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) with Corey Stoll – who played Darren Cross/Yellowjacket in the first Ant-Man – returning as MODOK
Newcomers include Bill Murray as Krylar, William Jackson Harper as Quaz and Katy M. O’Brian as Jentorra.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will be released on February 17 in the US and UK.
Stylish lady: Lady Victoria Hervey at the gala screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Looking good: She wowed in a black velvet jumpsuit that showed off her figure
Bronzed: She had a beautiful tan and wore her blonde tresses in loose waves over her shoulders
Ensemble: Andrea McLean at the gala screening of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Chic: She dazzled in a black sequined suit
Radiant: She looked amazing in the all-black ensemble
Sexy: Abbie Quinnen wowed in a busty green lace dress
Participant: She completed the look with a stylish handbag and upped her height with nude strappy heels
Beautiful: Abbie glowed green
Keith Lemon: Leigh Francis attends the Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania UK Gala Screening
The Look: He wore a black leather coat
Tanned beauty: Michelle Heaton looked stunning in a beige one-shoulder dress and sparkling silver heels
Going out: Michelle Heaton (L) and Hugh Hanley (R) with their family
Together: The family posed for a snap all together
Perfection: She wore her honey tresses in a poker straight style and opted for bronzed makeup