10 MCU Characters Missing From Marvel's Phase 4 (And Why)

10. Ant-Man

Thus far, Marvel Studios has used the Ant-Man movies as a palette cleanser of sorts. In 2015, the hero's origin story served as an unexpected conclusion to Phase 2, while Ant-Man and The Wasp helped lighten things up after the heartbreaking events of Avengers: Infinity War. Now, with Peyton Reed confirmed to direct a third instalment, it's believed that will serve as the opening salvo for Phase 5.

Given how key Scott Lang proved to be in Avengers: Endgame, it's a shame he's now being sidelined, while The Wasp not receiving more screentime in the MCU remains one of Marvel Studios' biggest blunders.

Simply put, there's just no room for Marvel's smallest superheroes in Phase 4. Yes, there are rumblings that members of the Young Avengers will start popping up over the next few years, but rumour has it that the team won't be properly introduced until the next Ant-Man movie. Seeing as Cassie Lang suits up as Stature in the comics as part of that team, don't be surprised if this third chapter is more important than anyone expects.

With that in mind, Ant-Man's return should be worth the wait!