Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). 
The film is directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, and it features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the titular Guardians, along with Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro.
==Plot==
After discovering a mysterious orb in another part of the galaxy, Peter Quill from Earth, is now the main target of a manhunt led by the genocidal villain Ronan the Accuser. Being hunted across the galaxy, Quill gets lumped together with a group of misfits that need to learn how to get along before they can become the "Guardians of the Galaxy".
==Cast== 
*Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord (first appearance)
*Zoe Saldana as Gamora (first appearance)
*Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer (first appearance)
*Vin Diesel as Groot (voice only) (first appearance) (death)
*Bradley Cooper as Rocket (voice only) (first appearance)
*Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser (first appearance) (death)
*Michael Rooker as Yondu Udonta (first appearance)
*Karen Gillan as Nebula (first appearance)
*John C. Reilly as Rhomann Dey (first appearance)
*Glenn Close as Irani Rael (first appearance)
* Benicio del Toro as Taneleer Tivan / The Collector (first appearance)
*Josh Brolin as Thanos (first appearance)
*Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri (first appearance)
==Reception ==
Guardians of the Galaxy earned $333.7 million in North America and an estimated $439.6 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $773.3 million.
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 92%, with an average score of 7.8/10, based on 339 reviews.
At the 87th Academy Awards, Guardians of the Galaxy received nominations for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Visual Effects.
==Sequels==
*Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2
*The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
*Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3__NOINDEX__
== World Building ==
=== Events ===
* Kidnapping of Peter Quill
* Escape from the Kyln
* Battle of Xandar
=== Organizations ===
* Guardians of the Galaxy
* Ravagers
* Nova Empire
* Kree Empire
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