Question about Netflix

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-19, 06:10 PM (ISO 8601)

Quick question: How far in advance does Netflic announce new release? I ask because I plan on not renewing my Netflix account until a certain film comes to it. I'm just wondering if I could find out when that would be this far in advance.

**Erloas** · 2019-01-19, 06:29 PM (ISO 8601)

I'm not sure if Netflix says much ahead of time. But the "everything coming to and leaving Netflix" articles I've seen really only cover the next month. Though for Netflix original programming, they usually at least say if there will be more coming, but not when. A 3rd party movie though? Probably will only know a month ahead of time.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-20, 02:22 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Erloas

I'm not sure if Netflix says much ahead of time. But the "everything coming to and leaving Netflix" articles I've seen really only cover the next month. Though for Netflix original programming, they usually at least say if there will be more coming, but not when. A 3rd party movie though? Probably will only know a month ahead of time.

The film in question is Antman and the Wasp. Infinity War came to Netflix in late December of last year. There's an approximate three month gap between the theatrical release of each film. So based on that logic...am I wrong to think sometime in March of this year?

I don't know - am I sounding crazy?

**tomandtish** · 2019-01-20, 02:31 PM (ISO 8601)

According to this article, it comes out on Netflix at the end of this month.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-20, 04:37 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by tomandtish

According to this article, it comes out on Netflix at the end of this month.

What?! Is this true? I watched this video like the day it came out:

...and it mentioned nothing about that. Could someone who has Netflix post back like February 1st (possibly sooner) and let me know if it's true?

**JadedDM** · 2019-01-20, 07:01 PM (ISO 8601)

Really, Netflix's announcements of new shows/movies is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes they announce them months in advance, sometimes they don't announce it until a few days before, or even on the day of it's release (see: The Cloverfield Paradox).

Last I heard, Ant-Man and the Wasp is being released on January 29th. And The Incredibles 2 comes out the day after. I liked both of those movies, so I made sure to write that down when I first read it.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-20, 07:17 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by JadedDM

Really, Netflix's announcements of new shows/movies is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes they announce them months in advance, sometimes they don't announce it until a few days before, or even on the day of it's release (see: The Cloverfield Paradox).

Last I heard, Ant-Man and the Wasp is being released on January 29th. And The Incredibles 2 comes out the day after. I liked both of those movies, so I made sure to write that down when I first read it.

Well kindly let me/us know. I'd really appreciate it.

**tomandtish** · 2019-01-20, 08:06 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Magic_Hat

What?! Is this true? I watched this video like the day it came out:

...and it mentioned nothing about that. Could someone who has Netflix post back like February 1st (possibly sooner) and let me know if it's true?

There are a few possible reasons for it not being in the video....

They weren't certain of the release date at the time it was made.

They felt it wouldn't be a big enough hit for them and chose to fill it with other items.

They are choosing to not advertise the MCU as much since they are losing it. (my pick)

Ant Man and the Wasp will be the last MCU movie to have a streaming debut on Netflix. Starting with Captain Marvel, all MCU movies will stream on the new Disney plus. I can see Netflix deciding that they aren't throwing a lot of advertising at product that they aren't going to have all that much longer.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-20, 08:20 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by tomandtish

There are a few possible reasons for it not being in the video....

They weren't certain of the release date at the time it was made.

They felt it wouldn't be a big enough hit for them and chose to fill it with other items.

They are choosing to not advertise the MCU as much since they are losing it. (my pick)

Ant Man and the Wasp will be the last MCU movie to have a streaming debut on Netflix. Starting with Captain Marvel, all MCU movies will stream on the new Disney plus. I can see Netflix deciding that they aren't throwing a lot of advertising at product that they aren't going to have all that much longer.

But they included Infinity War in the video Netflix put out for new releases in December of 2018.

**137beth** · 2019-01-20, 10:54 PM (ISO 8601)

If you are subscribing to Netflix primarily for one movie, have you considered not subscribing at all and just buying/renting that movie individually? You can rent Ant-Man and the Wasp for $5 on Google Play or Amazon Video, and probably other stores too.

**tomandtish** · 2019-01-20, 11:21 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Magic_Hat

But they included Infinity War in the video Netflix put out for new releases in December of 2018.

True. but I did say "as much". End game was a much bigger movie than Antman and the Wasp, so they probably felt they needed to advertise it.

And as 137ben said, just rent it. Cheaper than paying for a month of Netflix if all you want is the one movie. Heck, with the new Netflix price increase coming, you might be able to buy it cheaper in a month or two....

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-21, 01:22 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by tomandtish

And as 137ben said, just rent it. Cheaper than paying for a month of Netflix if all you want is the one movie. Heck, with the new Netflix price increase coming, you might be able to buy it cheaper in a month or two....

It's not just ONE film. I have a method. I renew Netflix when several pieces of media (film or a new TV show season) comes to Netflix. I haven't seen Solo or Incredibles 2 yet. Plus I can rewatch Netflix originals I enjoy.

**JadedDM** · 2019-01-21, 03:20 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by Magic_Hat

Well kindly let me/us know. I'd really appreciate it.

Sure, no problem.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-29, 12:33 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by JadedDM

Last I heard, Ant-Man and the Wasp is being released on January 29th.

That's today!

Can anyone verify if this is true?

**JoshL** · 2019-01-29, 01:48 PM (ISO 8601)

Just checked, it's there! I haven't seen it yet, so there's my evening plans sorted!

**JadedDM** · 2019-01-29, 05:31 PM (ISO 8601)

Confirming, Antman and the Wasp is now on Netflix.

**Magic_Hat** · 2019-01-29, 05:47 PM (ISO 8601)

Originally Posted by JoshL

Just checked, it's there! I haven't seen it yet, so there's my evening plans sorted!

Originally Posted by JadedDM

Confirming, Antman and the Wasp is now on Netflix.

YAY! Thank you very much!

No comes the real question: do I renew membership now, or wait until late February or early March? Because I saw what's new in February, nothing interests me, so do I wait another 30 days?

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