Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the sequel to 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and the 15th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is written and directed by James Gunn, who returns after directing the first two films, and stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, and Maria Bakalova. In the film, the Guardians must protect Adam Warlock from the villainous High Evolutionary.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was announced in 2017, shortly after the release of Vol. 2. Gunn was confirmed to return as writer and director in 2018, and the film was scheduled for release in 2020. However, Gunn was fired from the project in 2018 following the discovery of old tweets in which he made offensive jokes. In 2019, Gunn was rehired by Disney after an extensive public outcry, and production on the film began in November 2021.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set after the events of Avengers: Endgame and follows the Guardians as they attempt to protect Adam Warlock from the villainous High Evolutionary. The film will also feature the return of several characters from previous films, including Nebula, Mantis, Kraglin, and Rocket Raccoon.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released in theaters on May 5, 2023.
Here is some additional information about the film:
- The film's cast includes Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri, Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha, Chukwudi Iwuji as High Evolutionary, Will Poulter as Adam Warlock, and Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the Space Dog.
- The film's score was composed by Tyler Bates.
- The film's production began in November 2021 and wrapped in May 2022.
- The film was released in theaters on May 5, 2023.
Here are some of the things that fans are most excited about for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3:
- The return of James Gunn as writer and director. Gunn is widely considered to be the driving force behind the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, and his return has fans excited to see what he will do with the third film.
- The introduction of Adam Warlock. Adam Warlock is a powerful cosmic being who has been teased in previous Guardians of the Galaxy films. His introduction in Vol. 3 is sure to shake things up for the team.
- The return of several fan-favorite characters. Several characters from previous Guardians of the Galaxy films are expected to return in Vol. 3, including Nebula, Mantis, Kraglin, and Rocket Raccoon.
- The film's potential to be the darkest Guardians of the Galaxy film yet. Gunn has hinted that Vol. 3 will be a darker film than the previous two, and fans are excited to see what that means for the team.
Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is shaping up to be a must-see film for fans of the MCU. With James Gunn back at the helm, the return of several fan-favorite characters, and the introduction of Adam Warlock, Vol. 3 is sure to be a thrilling ride.
Reception
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Gunn's direction, the performances of the cast, and the film's humor and heart. The film has a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 352 reviews, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The website's critics' consensus reads, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a thrilling and emotional conclusion to the trilogy, with James Gunn delivering another crowd-pleasing cosmic adventure." The film has also received a score of 76 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on 54 critics, indicating "