ANT-MAN AND THE WASP - 15 Easter Eggs And References You Need To See - SPOILERS

With Ant-Man and The Wasp now in theaters, we're taking a look at the sequel's coolest references, cameos, and Easter Eggs, and you can find a definitive breakdown of those right here. Check them out...

By JoshWilding - Jul 09, 2018 06:07 AM EST

Filed Under: Ant-Man 2: Ant-Man And The Wasp

Ant-Man and The Wasp is a lot of fun and while the signs are pointing to it being a somewhat small hit for Marvel Studios, it's fair to say that a third instalment is a must, especially as the sequel leaves a lot of doors open for future storytelling possibilities. With that in mind, it goes without saying that the movie features a lot of cool references not only to the MCU's future but its comic book roots as well.

That's what we're taking a look at here as well delve into everything from the movie's coolest references, Easter Eggs, cameos and more (some of which you may have noticed but most we're guessing you missed). So, to take a look at the full list, all you guys have to do is click on the "View List" button. Once you've done that, let us know your thoughts on these Easter Eggs in the usual place.

Geoffrey Ballard

Sonny Burch says on a number of occasions that he has a mole inside the FBI and we later learn that it's actually Geoffrey Ballard. While that name may not instantly ring any bells, he's actually known as Centurion in the comic books and is an enemy of both Goliath and Iron Man. It's unlikely we'll ever see him suit up in the MCU but it was definitely a cool idea to use the Z-List villain in the Ant-Man sequel.

Them!

At the end of Ant-Man and The Wasp, a tiny Scott Lang, Hope Van Dyne, and Cassie Lang all enjoy a movie at a makeshift drive-in which is soon interrupted by a pesky moth. The film they're watching features gigantic ants terrorising humans and what you may not realise is that the footage is actually taken from 1954 pulp classic Them!. It's not exactly a must-see but it is a fun product of its time and makes good use of the concept of nuclear energy creating monsters who end up terrorising us all.

Animal House

When Scott is kidnapped fairly early on in the sequel, he's watching Animal House. You might not think that means much but the fact he's watching the scene where Pintlo (Tom Hulce) and Dave Jennings (Donald Sutherland) have a pot-fueled discussion about there being galaxies within atoms is definitely significant. This is obviously a fun nod to the Quantum Realm and what comes next in the movie.

Hank Pym's Hot Wheels

In one of the coolest moments in Ant-Man and The Wasp, we see that Hank Pym keeps a collection of miniaturized cars inside a vintage Hot Wheels storage case in the shape of a wheel. It appears to be an original meaning that the former Ant-Man has probably had it in his possession since the 1950s/60s!

Giant-Man

While we all refer to Ant-Man's larger form as "Giant-Man" that wasn't made canon in Captain America: Civil War but it is in Ant-Man and The Wasp! During a news broadcast, he's shown on television along with the caption "Giant-Man Resurfaces In San Francisco Bay." It appears as if the public knows Ant-Man better as Giant-Man which makes sense when they can't really see the former.

Whether or not this means Scott will adopt that persona on a permanent basis remains to be seen.

Project G.O.L.I.A.T.H.

In the sequel, we learn that Bill Foster worked with Hank Pym on Project G.O.L.I.A.T.H. and once increased his own size (even if it wasn't as big as Scott Lang is able to go here and in Captain America: Civil War). That's not a huge surprise but what you may not realise is that this was referenced in a deleted Iron Man 2 scene when Tony Stark asked J.A.R.V.I.S. for more information on what that was.

The Quantum Realm's Time Vortex

Earth's Mightiest Heroes getting their hands on the Infinity Gauntlet and reversing what Thanos did in Avengers: Infinity War seems too simple a plot for Avengers 4, so Janet Van Dyne mentioning a "Time Vortex" in the mid-credits scene is definitely important, especially as Scott ends up being trapped inside the Quantum Realm. As a result, his only way out could be to travel through one of them.

That explains why we've seen set photos of him interacting with a younger Steve Rogers and it all but confirms that, as expected, time-travel will indeed end up being a huge part of Avengers 4 next year.

Elihas Starr

Ant-Man doesn't have the largest of rogues galleries but Egghead - introduced in 1962's Tales to Astonish #38 - is among the most memorable. While he doesn't cross paths with any of our heroes in this movie, a flashback does reveal that he used to work with Hank Pym and that after stealing his ideas (something his comic book counterpart is also known for), he inadvertently created Ghost.

That's a huge departure from the source material but his signature lab coat and bald head is more than enough to make him recognisable in Ant-Man and The Wasp when we see his Quantum Realm experiment end horribly with him and his wife dying, and Ava being left with some tragic superpowers.

X-CON

In Ant-Man and The Wasp, we learn that Luis, Dave, and Kurt have launched X-CON Security Consultants alongside Scott (who has to work from home). While it has a different name, comic book fans will no doubt realise that Earth's Tiniest Avenger actually founded this group in 2015's Ant-Man #2 but it was called Ant-Man Security Solutions there. Perhaps that's a sign of what's to come in the MCU?

Stan Lee's Cameo

Stan "The Man" Lee's health may not be as good as it once was but he thankfully still makes an appearance here during one of the movie's standout sequences. After The Wasp shrinks one of the bikes belonging to Sonny Burch's thugs, she accidentally does the same to a car he's about to get in.

Shocked by the sudden disappearance of his vehicle, the legendary comic book creator exclaims, "The ‘60s were fun, but now I’m paying for it!" It's a fun moment and one of his funniest cameos yet.

Baba Yaga

In one of Ant-Man and The Wasp's most comical moments, Kurt compares Ghost to Baba Yaga, a bogeywoman of Russian folklore who appears and disappears at will. While that seems to be a reference to his humble upbringings, it could also be a nod to the fact that she's actually made a handful of appearances in comic books featuring Captain Britain, a character Kevin Feige does reportedly have plans for. This probably wasn't laying the groundwork for that if we're being honest!

The After-Credits Scene

If you stick around right until the end of the credits, you'll be rewarded with...well, a pretty underwhelming after-credits scene. Basically, it's a giant ant playing the drums, something we actually see earlier in the movie! However, the difference here is that it clearly takes place after Thanos snapped his fingers because there's an error message on the TV and the streets look awfully quiet...

"It's Them!"

I already mentioned Ant-Man and The Wasp's reference to Them! but there's actually another earlier in the movie. When Bill Foster is attacked by giant ants, he shouts, "It's them!" That may sound like a pretty basic piece of dialogue but it seems like director Peyton Reed is actually a big fan of the movie as it makes more sense that it's a reference to that, especially as footage from it is used at the end.

Jimmy Woo

Jimmy Wood debuted in 1956's Yellow Claw #1 by Al Feldstein and Joe Maneely and he later became an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. This version is an FBI agent, though, and while he's often used for comedic effect, it would definitely be nice seeing him take on a larger role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward because he feels like a character who has a lot of potential beyond just this movie.

The Quantum Realm

Peyton Reed and Kevin Feige have both said that there are clues about the MCU's future hidden in the Quantum Realm scenes here and while I didn't spot any of them, I have seen some people claim that they could see Thanos' face hidden in the clouds when Scott Lang is left floating through it. I'm not sure about that but it's going to be very interesting taking a closer look when the sequel hits Blu-ray...

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Kurne - 7/9/2018, 7:00 AM

Randall Park is such a sweetheart in this movie. I really would wanna grab dinner with him or some shit after I finished my house arrest.

Demba - 7/9/2018, 7:07 AM

@Kurne - the exchange between him and Scott about dinner was adorable

Super12 - 7/9/2018, 8:15 AM

@Kurne - Not gonna lie, Jimmy Woo was one of my favorite parts of this movie. Hoping we see him pop up in other movies too!

AgeofApocalypse - 7/9/2018, 8:30 AM

@Kurne - Right?!

HeavyMetal4Life - 7/9/2018, 11:27 AM

@Super12 - me too!! Look forward to seeing him again.

KnifeWasTooSlow - 7/9/2018, 2:10 PM

@Kurne - The Youth Pastor joke was amazing.

LaserKing - 7/9/2018, 7:00 AM

Just saw this movie and was pleased that I did. The movie was never boring and had more action than the first. My favourite part was the Quantum Realm. The way they displayed it was very cool and exciting. So many possibilities now. Very good movie but not at the top of my list.

BloodyBed - 7/9/2018, 7:03 AM

I really need to stop willfully spoiling this thing.

I just wish hank was younger, and the lead, and that it was closer to “dr strange” and less “knocked up”.

Comicbookart - 7/9/2018, 7:27 AM

@BloodyBed - lol. MCU has avoided the more uncomfortable elements of comics canon so far. Which is why Pym is not the lead, old and why his personality in the films is completely different. In the comics Pym is a douche.

The only character in the MCU that gets anywhere close to their comic counterpoint is Tony and they avoided the whole alcoholism thing.

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