Whether you’re ready for the latest installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise or you’ve been waiting for it to come out for some time, you’ll need to keep an eye out for a few things. You’ll want to know the release date, the cast, and what the plot will involve.
James Gunn to write and direct
In early 2017, James Gunn announced that he would write and direct a third ‘Guardians of the Galaxy film. He stated that the third film would be his last in the series. He also indicated that he is working on a spinoff television series based on the popular superhero, The Suicide Squad.
The GOTG franchise has been a massive success for Marvel Studios, earning $773 million worldwide in 2014. The movie also helped Marvel push its cinematic universe into the cosmic sphere. In the future, GOTG will be a key player in the MCU, with a number of its cast members set to appear in Thor: Love and Thunder, Avengers: Endgame, and Avengers: Infinity War Part 2.
It is no surprise that James Gunn has been a fan of Marvel comics for years. He has been working with the company since before “Vol. 3” hit theaters. During that time, Gunn wrote the Task Force X sequel remotely.
Cast
During the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four, the Guardians of the Galaxy became a famous group of heroes. They teamed up with Thor to battle the forces of Thanos. But after Thanos’ snap, the Guardians were turn to dust. Now, they’re back to fight the forces of Thanos again. But this time, they’ll be arm with new cosmic powers. Here’s a look at the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which is set to hit the big screen in May 2023.
The cast includes Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, and Vin Diesel as Groot. There’s also Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, and Daniela Melchior as the High Evolutionary. There will also be a few new faces.
In addition to the return of the Guardians, there is a new cast member, a space dog named Cosmo the Spacedog. Maria Bakalova voices the space dog. She also has a small role in the movie.
Plot point
Despite the name, the latest Guardians of the Galaxy movie will not have Rocket or Drax on the team. The team will likely feature an entirely different group of cosmic beings: a ragtag crew of Ravagers led by Ayesha. The movie will also feature a new character: a space dog known as Cosmo the Spacedog.
The Guardians join forces with the space dog to defend the galaxy from a mysterious entity known as Ronin. This leads to the central conflict in the movie.
The Guardians take on Ronin and his Sovereign swarm. In the process, the Guardians discover the true purpose of the orb and its significance. Ultimately, the team decides not to sell it to the Sovereign but to take it to the Collector, a powerful benefactor.
To do so, they purchase a piece of land called Knowhere from the Collector. On their way there, they have a run-in with a group of Ravagers led by Taserface.
Release date
Earlier this year, James Gunn announced that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 would open in the United States on May 5, 2023. It is a 32nd Marvel Cinematic Universe movie. The movie is written and direct by Gunn.
The movie is expect to include new characters and the return of the core Guardians. It is also likely to deal with the fallout from Avengers: Endgame. There have been rumors that Adam Warlock will be a part of the movie. The character was first teased in the previous two films. He is describe as a powerful entity in the Marvel comics.
The movie also includes the return of Gamora. Elizabeth Debicki will reprise her role as Ayesha. Bradley Cooper will star as Rocket. Dave Bautista will star as Drax. Pom Klementieff will also reprise her role as Mantis. The movie also includes new characters such as Maria Bakalova, who will voice Cosmo the Spacedog.
The movie is expect to be a big emotional entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer shows scenes of emotional moments.