Latest 'Ant-Manull Inspired Spot For Hyundai

Leading up to the films' release, Hyundai is tapping into Ant-Man’s superpowers with a fully integrated marketing plan that includes new commercials, an interactive sweepstakes and much more.

Hyundai will air the new Ant-Man and The Wasp-inspired ad “Stoplight Standoff” on U.S. broadcasts. Two police officers and a Veloster driver exchange in a very awkward standoff at a stoplight, as they each think the other is suggesting a race. Little do they know, a tiny Veloster based on the vehicle featured in the movie is the cause of confusion and is burning rubber between their cars, showcasing the car’s cool and aggressive look. The new spot was shown for the first time globally at Hyundai’s display at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea on June 7.

Additionally, Marvel fans will have a chance at an early screening, as Hyundai will be placing around Los Angeles tiny, ant-sized versions of the Veloster, which will serve as movie passes to an exclusive showing. Hyundai will drop clues on its Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat channels about the mini-car locations. Participants will also be encouraged to post about the scavenger hunt on their social channels, using#HyundaiVeloster. The scavenger hunt will take place in late June.

“Having our all-new Veloster immersed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a great way to entertain consumers and showcase the vehicle’s stylish design and performance capabilities to a massive audience,” said Dean Evans, CMO, Hyundai Motor America. “We wanted to take full advantage of this partnership by engaging fans and providing them with experiences beyond the big screen.” 

“There’s so much fun to be had with this film, which is why we’re elated about the approach that Hyundai has taken with their campaign,” said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel’s SVP of Global Partnerships & Marketing. “The humor is there, the heart is there, and the creativity is firing on all cylinders because they’re experimenting with the same sizing and scale gags that our heroes encounter all throughout the movie.”

“We’re huge Ant-Man fans, so we immediately recognized that our goal was to integrate Hyundai in a way that felt organic and paid homage to the comedy inherent in the films,” said Joe Reynoso, associate creative director and Alvaro Soto, senior copywriter, both from Hyundai’s agency of record, INNOCEAN USA, who helped develop the integrated Ant-Man campaign.

During the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp, the Veloster from the film will be dressed as a packaged toy car that has been enlarged and displayed at the red-carpet event. Hyundai will also be sponsoring the premiere livestream that runs on Marvel’s digital properties. During the livestream, two segments will be dedicated to Hyundai and hosted by Marvel’s on-air personalities as they explore more of the backstory behind Hyundai’s placement in the movie as well as fan reaction to what’s happening on the carpet.