Hank PymCharacter guide · Michael Douglas

The invention and its custodian.

Find a starting point

Behind the name

Meet Hank Pym

Hank Pym recruits Scott Lang to help protect the technology behind the Ant-Man suit.

Official source · Disney Movies ↗

Following Hank Pym

Watch how Hank explains his work and how much control he expects to retain. The exchange of knowledge is a useful thread through the family and mission scenes.

Your first watch

Where to start

Begin with Ant-Man. The next linked guide is Ant-Man and the Wasp. Use each title’s guide for season and crossover context; the catalog below preserves smaller appearances as well.

01
Ant-Man
2015 · Open the title guide ↗
02
Ant-Man and the Wasp
2018 · Open the title guide ↗

Follow the screen credits

Catalog appearances

5 entries · release order

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.

2015

Ant-Man
July 14, 2015

2018

Ant-Man and the Wasp
July 4, 2018

2021

What If...?, Season 1
August 11, 2021 · Supporting

2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
February 15, 2023
What If...?, Season 2
December 22, 2023 · Supporting

Sources & context

About this profile

Profile information checked 2026-11-08. Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance. Appearance records and identity labels come from the existing catalog.

Disney Movies · Official synopsis, cast, photos and US release ↗

TMDB · Michael Douglas portrait ↗

Background artwork: Ant-Man. The portrait shows the performer.

How this catalog is put together ↗