Despite recentlows with projects likeMs. Marvel,She-Hulk, andThe Eternals, Marvel has had an unforgettable journey thus far. Even the recentAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawasn’t what fans expected from the MCU. It seemed soulless with the underwhelming introductions of two of Marvel’s most iconic villains: Kang the Conqueror and MODOK. With a string of failures, it looks like Marvel is focusing on quantity over quality, but that could change with the release ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Regrettably, the path to the third installment of Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyhas been difficult and drawn out. The initial plan was to releaseGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3soon afterAvengers: Endgame, but that did not work out.
While everyone was excited about the film after the release of the official trailer, many were saddened by the fact that the sub-franchise would be ending soon, and we might not be able to see the team together again. However,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3appears to be distinct from the current MCU projects, and it can potentially restore the franchise’s lost glory.
James Gunn’s Final Marvel Project
Although James Gunn wasn’t specific about it, it is clear thatGuardians of the Galaxymay be his final MCU project for a while. It is apparent that James Gunn is the heart of theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy, not only because he handles the projects flawlessly but also because he brings something out of the ordinary every time he steps behind the lens.
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As previously stated, the upcoming film was meant to release soon afterEndgame, but due to offensive tweets Gunn posted, he received a dismissal from Marvel, causingVol. 3to be delayed. DC quickly grabbed the skilled filmmaker, and the resultingSuicide Squadmovie was a smashing success for the studio.Stars like Dave Bautista, Chris Pratt, and others reportedly stated that they would bail on the production ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3if Gunn wasn’t retained, and the studio ultimately decided to bring him back.
Given that the strength of this sub-franchise has always been its perfect cast and James Gunn’s vision, who never shies away from penning something outlandish, he will undoubtedly give his all for his final Marvel project, so fans can rest assured that it will be full of heart, humor, and action. Since his current position as co-CEO of DC Studios makes it unlikely that he will ever return to Marvel, we should all prepare for the worst. In the meantime, though, Marvel fans can take comfort in the fact that he is wrapping up theGuardians of the Galaxyfilms.
An Endgame for the Guardians of the Galaxy
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe being enormous, we never imagined bidding farewell to these characters, but ithappened inAvengers: Endgameand will soon happen inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. From confronting Thanos to watching half of the universe blip out following the Mad Titan’s snap, these galactic heroes have been through a lot.
In theGuardians of the Galaxy Special, they even buy the headquarters of Knowhere. Continuing from the special, the team tries to establish an optimistic environment. Still, nothing seems to be going as planned, with individual concerns and the new cosmic being Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) causing chaos.
Although it appears to be a typical adventure for these saviors, there’s a sense that the end of the sub-franchise is imminent, what with the crew running acrossthe High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji), who is obsessed with creating a perfect world by means of experiments on living creatures, and Rocket experiencing his worst nightmare.
We’ll also see Star Lord’s one-sided love story, as well as amusing combinations of Drax (Dave Bautista), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), and Nebula (Karen Gillan). Although it may not have a bittersweet ending likeAvengers: Endgame,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3will undoubtedly leave us in tears as we leave theaters.
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Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews from Its Premiere
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3recently premiered at Disneyland Paris, and the majority of entertainment journalists who watched the movie gave it highly favorable reviews. While many praised Gunn’s trademark comedy and dark blend, a few emphasized its heartbreaking tone, which makes it the perfect trilogy finale.
According to the critics, while the film is messy and loaded with humor, it does an excellent job at what it does. Some even claim it is the best Marvel film sinceAvengers: Endgame, butconsideringSpider-Man: No Way Home, it’s better not to set excessive expectations for the film. Regardless, with so many critics praising the film, it could be the perfect way to wrap up theGuardians of the Galaxyfilm series, and it might bring back the glory of the old MCU that we enjoyed until Phase 4.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3will hit theaters on May 5.
