MODOK

The new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania gave us our first look at MODOK, and he looks a little familiar. Has Darren Cross returned?

Do you think Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania could be the biggest movie of the Ant-Man franchise thus far? Yes, that Corey Stoll who played Darren Cross / Yellowjacket in the first Ant-Man movie in 2015. And that trailer featured a familiar face, but not exactly how you might expect.

MODOK shows up in the final trailer for Ant-Man. We break down the appearance and give some background info on the Marvel character.

There are still some questions about how Darren survived going to the Quantum Realm that will be answered in the film. After he decided to take over A.I.M., the ‘C’ was replaced with a ‘K’ in his name. Regarding Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania, Corey Stoll, who was Darren Cross/Yellowjacket in the first Ant-Man, will be playing the MCU iteration of M.O.D.O.K. M.O.D.O.K has been an adversary of Captain America, Spider-Man, and The Avengers in the comics. We will go over what/who MODOK is in the MCU. 17 in theaters, and during the broadcast of UGA rolling the Horned Frogs, the last preview was put out. in the comics, and they grew his brain, not knowing that he’d end up taking over the organization. It revealed a ton more about the movie's plot and a new character. His powers include having a superior intellect and psychic powers where he can control others. [TCU](https://www.frogsowar.com) and Georgia ended up being the latest and final trailer for [Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania](https://dknation.draftkings.com/2023/1/9/23547626/ant-man-the-wasp-quantumania-trailer-2023-paul-rudd-marvel), the upcoming installment from the MCU. The film is set to release on Feb. was a test subject of A.I.M.

The film stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Michelle Pfeiffer as ...

(Mental Organism Designed Only for Computing) by the scientists of Advanced Idea Mechanics. [MODOK](/category/modok/). From his hovering Doomsday Chair, the intellectually-superior mutate with an enlarged head has been opposed by Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, and the Avengers, who have thwarted M.O.D.O.K.'s repeat attempts at world domination. [known as the Intelligencia](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/she-hulk-what-is-intelligencia-explained-marvel-mcu-spoilers/). In the comics, M.O.D.O.K. Thanks to the [latest trailer of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-new-trailer/), the fan-favorite villain was seen in his full-headed glory and, believe it or not, he's played exactly by the actor rumored.

Marvel Studios' newest trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania offers a first look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe debut of MODOK.

Kang Dynasty will act as the penultimate installment to the MCU's Phase 6, whcih will conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2026. Marvel Studios released the first official trailer for Quantumania in October, which offered a look at Paul Rudd's reprisal of his MCU role as Scott Lang/Ant-Man. The villain will be portrayed in Quantumania by [Corey Stoll](https://www.cbr.com/ant-man-3-turns-yellowjacket-into-modok/), who previously appeared as the villain Yellowjacket in the first Ant-Man. While plot details for Quantumania remain scarce, the trailer showed that Scott and his family will find themselves forced to work with Kang to escape the Quantum Realm. [official Quantumania trailer](https://www.cbr.com/modok-mcu-debut-ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-trailer-sdcc/) at San Diego Comic-Con in July which offered the first look at how the iconic supervillain will appear in the MCU, though he only appeared in a blink-and-miss-it moment and had no dialogue. While the trailer teased further plot details, as well as the full extent of Kang the Conqueror's power, it also offered a first look at MODOK's introduction to the MCU.

On Wednesday (9 January), a second look at the forthcoming sequel was released, showing Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) in mortal danger after making a deal with the ...

This article contains some historical MCU spoilers. What happened to Corey Stoll's villainous Darren Cross after Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) penetrated his ...

[Sir Patrick Moore Gamesmaster](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/gamesmaster-before-youtube-and-twitch-sir-patrick-moores-floating-cyborg-head-was-the-best-in-gaming-tv/) vibes are leaning into some of that ridiculousness in live action. [Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing](https://www.denofgeek.com/games/marvel-avengers-game-modok-spoilers/). If that rings a bell, it was the name Marvel gave to the insidious incel brigade in last year’s Disney+ series, [She-Hulk: Attorney at Law](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/she-hulk-episode-6-ant-man-3-captain-america-4-villains/). [Kang in the Loki TV series](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/kang-the-conqueror-he-who-remains-different-in-the-mcu/). [Ant-Man](https://www.denofgeek.com/ant-man/) film? I’m using the word “probably” here because we’re now in the thick of the Multiverse Saga, so as far as we know, the Darren Cross in this trailer could be some kind of variant pain in the butt!

The newest trailer for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" gave Marvel fans a closer look at villain MODOK, with many speculating over who plays the ...

There, Scott comes across Kang (Jonathan Majors) who, from the trailer, appears to offer him a deal that he'll struggle to come back from. hello there, Corey Stoll..." Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer). I dunno why not!" Here is everything you need to know about the character. Now fans believe that this storyline was actually the character's road to becoming MODOK in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and that he will be revealed in the new film, with some taking to

MODOK has been unveiled in the latest trailer for Ant-Man 3 - and fans have already turned the villain into a meme after his "goofy" reveal.

“The memes for this MODOK are gonna kill me,” a fifth [tweeted](https://twitter.com/carbonite_13/status/1612655791231873025). “Let’s realize the meme potential MODOK is going to have in this movie,” a third [tweeted](https://twitter.com/KingOzaru_/status/1612705461756923905). [here](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-more-1889997/), and who MODOK is [here](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/who-is-the-villain-in-ant-man-3-kang-krylar-modok-explained-1967597/). [teases a possible brutal death for Scott at the hands of Kang](https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/ant-man-3-trailer-teases-kang-killing-scott-lang-in-brutal-death-2028384/), but it also features MODOK. [wrote](https://twitter.com/Buzz_4/status/1612654620228333568). Many have compared him to Mr.

The new Amt-Man 3 trailer features MODOK, but who is playing the supervillain, and how does that connect to the first movie?

Plus anything seems possible in the Quantum Realm, with Janet van Dyne stating that Kang can “rewrite existence,” and “shatter timelines.” In the first Ant-Man movie, Cross was a brilliant scientist with questionable ethics, who used Pym tech to turn himself into supervillain Yellowjacket. in the movie, and confirmed that an old Ant-Man character is returning. This is how Marvel describes the character in the company’s With his body unable to support that weight, he uses a weaponized hovering throne dubbed the Doomsday Chair. When you add in his telepathic powers and mental beam, he makes for a formidable floating foe. wields a genius-level intellect and a computer-like ability to store and recall information. But you can’t presume anything in the MCU. When the dangerous and subversive think tank Advanced Idea Mechanics – aka A.I.M. With George Tarleton transforming into M.O.D.O.K. Eventually M.O.D.O.C.’s hyper-intelligence and endless ego caused him to turn on A.I.M. in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's new trailer reveals a surprising MCU villain twist with the introduction of MODOK.

As an acronym for 'Mental Organism Designed Only For Killing', MODOK is about as iconic as they come in terms of Marvel villains and has a complicated history with the [MCU](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/). We already met a Kang Variant in the form of [Loki's He Who Remains](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a37064683/ant-man-quantumania-kang-loki/), but this guy is the 'main' Kang we assume Earth's Mightiest Heroes will be going up against. We've seen legacy villains like Red Skull and Loki return, and with us never having seen Cross die, it's a clever twist on the source material to make him MODOK. Remembering time works differently in the Quantum Realm, Cross' new look could come from the fact he might have been trapped down there for decades, centuries, even millenniums. MODOK purists might be annoyed they've fused two characters instead of getting a comics-accurate creation, but at least he looks the part. Rumours were already swirling that Ant-Man's Corey Stoll would be playing MODOK and thanks to the latest trailer, we now know it's true. Tarleton underwent mutagenic procedures that massively increased his intelligence but left him with MODOK's signature oversized head. [team of villains known as the Intelligencia](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a41328533/she-hulk-intelligencia-captain-america-4/) led us to believe he could pop up in [She-Hulk](https://www.digitalspy.com/she-hulk/). [Yellowjacket](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a861214/ant-man-and-the-wasp-yellowjacket-alive-return/). If you're avoiding all spoilers, then look away now. [latest trailer](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42436289/ant-man-3-trailer-3/) for Peyton Reed's [Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a865552/ant-man-3-cast-release-date-trailer-villain-spoilers-title/) reminds us, the start of a new dynasty for the [Marvel Cinematic Universe](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a825774/marvel-cinematic-universe-in-chronological-order/). [Avengers: The Kang Dynasty](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a25845422/avengers-5-release-date-cast-title-endgame-sequel/) in 2025.

The surprise return of Corey Stoll in the MCU as MODOK in the 'Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantuamnia' trailer has got fans talking.

making his first appearance in the MCU. As the first movie of MCU's Phase 5, Ant-Man 3 is introducing Kang (Jonathan Majors) as the Multiverse Saga's primary ...

If that’s the case, Scott and the Pyms will have to face two major foes with an axe to grind against them in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania. In the comics, the first M.O.D.O.K. [Disney +’s Loki episode 5’s easter eggs](https://screenrant.com/loki-episode-5-mcu-marvel-easter-eggs/) seemingly already proved Yellowjacket’s return to be connected to Kang and the Multiverse, making the possibility that Scott’s first foe turned into M.O.D.O.K. However, with Ant-Man 3’s primary setting being the Quantum Realm, Yellowjacket’s end in Ant-Man might have just caused Cross to be brought there, leading him to become M.O.D.O.K.. While the picture was soon deleted, Cross’ return in Ant-Man 3 began being talked about, and the new trailer for However, the first appearance of the iconic villain M.O.D.O.K. Corey Stoll playing a Darren Cross that turned into M.O.D.O.K. might just be a variant, not the Cross Scott defeated in Ant-Man, who is presumed dead after shrinking down to a sub-atomic level. Stoll’s involvement in Ant-Man 3 was first rumored after Hope van Dyne’s Evangeline Lilly posted on Instagram to celebrate Ant-Man 3’s start of production and tagged Stoll among other confirmed cast members. Tarleton’s appearance wasn’t confirmed in the is played by Corey Stoll in Ant-Man 3. making his first appearance in the MCU.

A new trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' finally reveals a first look at villain MODOK. Who plays the character in 'Ant-Man 3'?

This callback might also be a nod to the power of Jonathan Majors's character [Kang the Conqueror](https://www.distractify.com/p/how-strong-is-kang-the-conqueror), whose ability to bend the multiverse to his will could result in some interesting blends of past and the future. Rest assured, Ant-Man 3 likely won't be the last time Marvel uses the fan-favorite character. However, the television series was not included as part of the MCU and canceled after one season. The film is packed with familiar and fan-favorite characters, including returning players [Paul Rudd](https://www.distractify.com/p/paul-rudd-married) as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, [Evangeline Lilly](https://www.distractify.com/p/is-evangeline-lilly-conservative) as Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp, Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet Van Dyne, and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym. The first iteration of the character, George Tarleton, is a former employee of A.I.M. For the unfamiliar, MODOK is an acronym that stands for Mental/Mobile/Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing.

The next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is right around the corner. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will be hitting theaters on February 17, ...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is directed by Peyton Reed from a script by Jeff Loveness. Also joining the MCU in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania are William Jackson Harper, Katy O'Brian, and Bill Murray. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania sees Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly returning as the titular heroes alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Douglas who are all returning to the MCU after last being seen in Avengers: Endgame.

In addition to Majors, the movie features Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang, William Jackson Harper as ...

He's a giant head in a floating chair and the ruler of AIM--Advanced Idea Mechanics. In the comics, Kang is a time-traveling being with a blue face. And in many ways, this group is a lot scarier than Hydra, as they have advanced weaponry, and there's a whole lot more of them. As we saw in the previous trailer, this is the machine that Cassie creates. The second Ant-Man movie showed that Scott is a great father though, so that will most likely continue here. The new trailer for the movie gave us new insight into the character, the Quantum Realm, and the threats Ant-Man, Wasp, and company will have to face in the film. So Cassie is grown up, and she's showing promise as a scientist, thanks to some mentorship from Hope and her family. In the MCU, it's probably near impossible to avoid the spotlight. Originally appearing in the Disney+ series Loki, a variant of Kang (Jonathan Majors) was keeping the universe in check by not allowing variants to create a multiverse. Peyton Reed returns to the Ant-Man series, making this is the third film he's directed. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will change the course of Marvel movies for the next few years as it will introduce the next villain, Kang the Conqueror, to the movies. On February 17, the next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will arrive.