Veteran actor Michael Douglas, known for his role as Hank Pym in the MCU, suggests his time with Marvel may be over after four appearances as the brilliant shrinking scientist.

Douglas portrayed Hank Pym across all three Ant-Man films, concluding with 2023's critically underwhelming Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, following his cameo in Avengers: Endgame.

With Avengers: Doomsday now in production, fans wonder if Pym will make a final appearance. Douglas himself believes the possibility is slim.

"I doubt it," Douglas told Deadline regarding potential future Marvel projects. "I cherished the experience, but I'm content with how it concluded."

The Oscar winner has scaled back his acting career significantly, with his Marvel appearances standing as rare exceptions in recent years. Meanwhile, he remains active as a producer with numerous credits.

"Green screen acting was entirely new to me," Douglas reflected on his Marvel work. "Currently, I'm relishing this break and focusing on life's pleasures. Juggling my production company with acting roles became too demanding."

Previously, Douglas had advocated for Hank Pym's dramatic exit in Quantumania to complete his character journey and heighten stakes for Paul Rudd's Ant-Man. Marvel executives ultimately chose a different path.

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Quantumania's commercial disappointment casts uncertainty over the Ant-Man franchise's future, though Rudd is confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday.

Other core Ant-Man characters—Pym, Michelle Pfeiffer's Janet Van Dyne, and Evangeline Lilly's Hope Van Dyne—face uncertain futures. Lilly announced in June 2024 her acting hiatus to prioritize family, making Wasp's Doomsday appearance improbable.

What can audiences expect from Avengers: Doomsday? Recently leaked set footage teased a surprising Falcon and Winter Soldier location's reappearance, fueling speculation about the upcoming crossover event.