Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (stylized as Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3) is a 2023 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film is a sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Endgame and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. It is the thirty-second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second installment of Phase Five. The film was released on May 5, 2023.
The film is written and directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon, Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri, Chukwudi Iwuji as High Evolutionary, Will Poulter as Adam Warlock, Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha, Maria Bakalova as Cosmo and Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord.
==Synopsis==
In Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn't long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket's turbulent past. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket's life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.Disney Teases Rocket’s Dire Fate In Guardians Vol. 3
==Plot==
While the Guardians of the Galaxy restore the outpost on Knowhere, they put a drunken Peter Quill mourning the loss of Gamora to sleep. At that moment, Adam Warlock suddenly attacks the Guardians, who undergo severe injuries when managing to fight him back. The Guardians find Rocket near death when Adam retreats, with Rocket having moments of his past flash before his eyes, meeting Lylla, Teefs and Floor from Batch 89 after being experimented on for the first time.
The team finds out they can't interact with Rocket, enabling his kill switch, prompting them to find a way to override it and save Rocket by infiltrating OrgoCorp's, Rocket's experimenters, headquarters with help from the Ravagers. Alongside the Ravagers' newest member, Gamora, the Guardians enter the Orgoscope while Adam has returned to the High Evolutionary beside Ayesha, but without Rocket. The High Evolutionary threatens Ayesha to get Rocket back to him before he ends the Sovereign race.
Rocket remembers bettering the High Evolutionary's way of perfecting life as Peter, Gamora and Nebula get the pass key while Mantis and Drax get Groot to allow their escape to the Bowie. Seemingly obtaining what they were looking for, an alarm goes off sending Orgosentries toward the team. They thwart them and escape from the Orgoscope.
Rocket has a flashback of him and his friends establishing their names and his promise to travel in a spaceship with them while the Guardians view Rocket's experimentation on the file they got, embedding no pass key. They however find that one of the High Evolutionary's recorders, Theel, has this key downloaded in his memory. They set out to find him on Counter-Earth as Ayesha confronts a Ravager, fried by Adam when wanting him to tell Gamora's whereabouts, later following Gamora.
Upon the Guardians' arrival, Rocket is reminded of the High Evolutionary's meltdown concerning Rocket's method being proven to be better. He told Rocket he was never meant to live on Counter-Earth with his friends, who would be shot when Rocket tried to save them, escaping afterwards. With Ayesha's incoming arrival, the Guardians asks a resident's help of finding the recorder, being lead toward the ship ahead. Quill and Groot meet the High Evolutionary and the recorder while War Pig is sent to capture Rocket, though fought by Gamora. The ship begins to lift off as the High Evolutionary blows Counter-Earth up, leading Quill to leap off of it with Theel when Nebula, Drax and Mantis try and save them.
Rocket sees a vision of his friends, being invited to join them in time, returning to his friends for now. When Nebula, Drax and Mantis are informed, they are held captive by the High Evolutionary, along with his Star Children, ordering the rest to bring him Rocket. The High Evolutionary's ship is however confronted by the Guardians and Knowhere's cannon. Once the Hell Spawn are released upon the Guardians and Knowhere, and the cannon fires into the laboratory, Drax's, Mantis' and Nebula's cage opens to three Abilisks Mantis manages to control. Adam Warlock, held captive on Quill and Gamora's ship, faces them when Gamora threatens his pet Blurp. They escape the ship with Blurp though, landing upon the laboratory's entrance as the ship self-destructs.
Entering the lab, all Guardians fend off the High Evolutionary's troops. They also free every other captive, leading them to Knowhere. Revisiting his former cage, Rocket finds out he is indeed a raccoon when rescuing a multitude of them. Rocket is soon apprehended by the High Evolutionary, who he fights along with his team members. With the opportunity to end his life, Rocket decides to spare him due to his status as a Guardian of the Galaxy. The High Evolutionary would be imprisoned on Knowhere.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: James Gunn Reveals a Key Character's Fate They have the caged animals hop aboard Knowhere as well, but Quill unfortunately loses his Zune, rushing to retrieve it and try to make it back in time. He slowly drifts in space nonetheless, but was saved by Adam Warlock.
Later, Quill, wanting to spend more time on Earth, Mantis, seeking independence, Drax, raising the Star Children, Nebula, leading Knowhere, and Gamora, returning to the Ravagers, disband from the team, with Rocket now the leader. The new Guardians of the Galaxy, with Warlock, Blurp and Star Child Phyla as new additions, embark on a mission on Krylor.
On Earth, Quill reunites with his grandfather, Jason Quill, that he has not seen since his kidnapping. He'd enjoy breakfast as his grandfather reads a newspaper on Kevin Bacon's kidnapping. 
==Cast==
*Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord
*Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
*Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer
*Karen Gillan as Nebula
*Pom Klementieff as Mantis
*Vin Diesel as Groot (voice)
**Austin Freeman as On-Set Groot
*Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon (voice)
*Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri / Rocket Raccoon (motion capture)
**Noah Raskin as Baby Rocket Raccoon (voice)
*Chukwudi Iwuji as High Evolutionary
*Will Poulter as Adam Warlock
*Elizabeth Debicki as Ayesha
*Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the Spacedog (voice & motion capture)
**Slate as Cosmo the Spacedog (on-set movement & behavior)
*Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord
*Michael Rosenbaum as Martinex
*Daniela Melchior as Ura
*Dee Bradley Baker as Blurp (voice)
*Stephen Blackehart as Steemie Blueliver
*Sarah Alami as Ssssaralami
*Terence Rosemore as Xlomo Smeth
*Troy Beecham as Drunk Knowherian
*Linda Cardellini as Lylla
*Asim Chaudhry as Teefs
*Mikaela Hoover as Floor
*Nathan Fillion as Master Karja
*Miriam Shor as Vim
*Nico Santos as Theel
*Kai Zen as Phyla
*Tara Strong as Mainframe (voice)
*Judy Greer as War Pig
*Reinaldo Faberlle as Behemoth
*Jennifer Holland as Administrator Kwol
*Michael Rooker as Yondu
*Seth Green as Howard the Duck
*Lloyd Kaufman as Gridlemop
*Gregg Henry as Jason Quill
*Christopher Fairbank as Broker
*James Gunn as Lambshank (voice)
*Rhett Miller as Bzermikitokolok
*Jared Gore as Krugarr
*Elan Gale as Beardy Ravager
*Molly Quinn as Molly
*Pete Davidson as Phlektik
*Jasmine Sunshine Munoz as Hoobtoe
*Gerardo Davila as Fitz-Gibbonok
*Benjamin Byron Davis as Bletelsnort
*Jonathan Fritschi as Carrot Head
*Darla Delgado as Neelie
*Randy Havens as Till
*Sarah Anne as Latti
*Murphy Weed as Murf
*Natalia Safran as Controller
*Tiffany Smith as Friniki
*Karen Abercrombie as Mrs. Quill
*Giovannie Cruz as Orloni Peddler
*Baby Dro as 2KK9090
*Michelle Civile as Blue Jay
*Brandon Morales as Bam
*Kyle Mclean as Kai-El
*James Clarke as Kunza (uncredited)
*Jerry Beharry as Dark (uncredited)
*Unknown Actor as Octo-hyena (uncredited)
==Appearances==
===Locations===
*Knowhere
**Exitar
***Tivan Dispatch Center
***Boot of Jemiah
***Peter Quill's Apartment
***Rocket Raccoon's Apartment
***Drax the Destroyer's Apartment (mentioned)
*Keystone Quadrant
**Counter-Earth
***Neelie's House
*Orgoscope
*Earth
**St. Charles, Missouri
***Quill Residence
***St. Charles Elementary (mentioned)
**New Orleans, Louisiana (mentioned)
**New York City, New York (mentioned)
**Columbus, Ohio (mentioned)
***Columbus Wild Life Center (sign)
*Krylor
*Sovereign (mentioned)
*Xandar (mentioned & credits)
*Vormir (Indirectly mentioned)
*High Evolutionary's New Colony (mentioned)
===Events===
*Attack on Rocket
*Infiltration into the Orgoscope
*Battle of Counter-Earth
*Attack on Arête Laboratories
*Escape from Arête Laboratories (flashback)
*Infinity War (mentioned)
**Sacrifice of Gamora (mentioned)
**Battle of Titan (mentioned)
*Battle of Earth (mentioned)
*Kidnapping of Peter Quill (mentioned)
*Kidnapping of Kevin Bacon (newspaper)
===Items===
*Quad Blasters
*Drax the Destroyer's Knives
*Godslayer
*Yaka Arrow Controller
*Yaka
**Yaka Arrow
*Star-Lord's Zune
*Knowhere Jetpack
*Med-Paks
*Anulax Batteries
*Tao Mandalas
*Space Suits
*Orgosentry Suits
*Inter-Dimensional Portal
*Gravity Boots
*Rocket Raccoon's Key Card
*High Evolutionary's Prosthetic Mask
*Evo Chamber
*Zarg-Nut
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*Infinity Stones (mentioned)
*Birth Pods (mentioned)
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===Concepts===
*Orbose
*Universal Neural Teleportation Network
===Vehicles===
*Bowie
*Arête Laboratories
*Ayesha's Ship
===Sentient Species===
*Aakons
*Achernonians
*Arcturans
*Celestials
*Easik
*Flora colossi
*Halfworlders
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**Rabbits
**Raccoons
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*Hell Spawn
*Humanimals
*Humans
*Hurctarians
*Kree
*Krylorians
*Lem
*Luphomoids
*Mowtios
*Pluvians
*Star Children
*Sovereign
*Xandarians
*Xeronians
*Zehoberei
*Centaurians (hallucination)
*Ani-Men (mentioned)
*Yerbecs (mentioned; deleted scene)
===Creatures===
*Dogs
*Abilisks
*F'saki
*Orloni
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**Eagly
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===Organizations===
*Guardians of the Galaxy
*Ravagers
**United Ravagers
*OrgoCorp
**Recorders
**Orgosentries
**Batch 89 (flashback)
*Priestesses of the Sovereign
*The St. Charles Post
*NASA (logo)
===Mentioned===
*Gamora
*Thanos
*Thanos
*Nebula
*Higgins
*Meredith Quill (picture)
*High Evolutionary's Mother
*Ego
*Kamaria
*Kevin Bacon
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*Alice Cooper
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*Redbone
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==Production==
On March 15, 2017, James Gunn stated that there were plans for a third Guardians of the Galaxy film.‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Director James Gunn Teases The Guardians’ “Integral Part” In ‘Infinity War’
On April 17, 2017, James Gunn announced that he would return to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, saying that the film would "conclude the story of this iteration of the Guardians of the Galaxy, and help catapult both old and new Marvel characters into the next ten years and beyond."'Guardians of the Galaxy 3': James Gunn Returning to Write and Direct He also felt that the three Guardians films would "work together as a whole", telling one story.James Gunn says Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy works as 'one story'
On April 27, 2018, Chris Pratt confirmed that he would be reprising his role as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in the film.Guardians of the Galaxy 3: Chris Pratt teases ‘freaking amazing’ trilogy finale 
On May 29, 2018, Dave Bautista confirmed that he would be reprising his role as Drax the Destroyer in the film.Dave Bautista Talks ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Spoilers
On June 25, 2018, Kevin Feige stated that James Gunn had completed the first draft of the screenplay and that the film would begin production in early 2019.Kevin Feige Gives ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Update
On July 20, 2018, severed ties with James Gunn after old tweets from Gunn surrounding topics such as rape and pedophilia resurfaced.James Gunn Fired From ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Franchise Over Offensive Tweets
On July 30, 2018, in response to James Gunn's firing, many of the Guardians cast members including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Sean Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Michael Rooker, and Karen Gillan issued a statement in support of Gunn.‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Cast Says It ‘Fully Supports’ James Gunn
On August 24, 2018, it was reported that the production of the film was put on hold as a result of James Gunn's firing, so Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Studios could "regroup".'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Production Put on Hold
On October 18, 2018, it was reported that the working title of the film was "Hot Christmas".'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Working Title Revealed
On March 15, 2019, it was reported that Walt Disney Studios had reinstated James Gunn as the writer and director of the film.Disney Reinstates Director James Gunn For ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3’ 
On April 30, 2019, it was reported that film was expected to begin production in 2020.Robert Downey Jr.'s Massive Payday Tops 'Avengers: Endgame' Star Deals
On June 2, 2019, Chris Hemsworth expressed his interest in possibly reprising his role as Thor in the film.Chris Hemsworth Is Definitely Interested In Making Thor An Asgardian Of The Galaxy
On July 20, 2019, at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Kevin Feige announced that many projects, including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, were in development.Marvel Cinematic Universe Shows Off 2020 & 2021 Slate: ‘Black Widow’, ‘Doctor Strange 2’, ‘Eternals’, ‘Shang-Chi & More
On November 29, 2019, Karen Gillan revealed that the film's script was finished and that she had read it.Karen Gillan praises James Gunn's 'wonderful' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 script (exclusive)
On November 20, 2020, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the film would begin production in late 2021.Marvel's 'Black Panther' Sequel Shoot to Begin in July (Exclusive)
On December 10, 2020, during Disney's 2020 Investor Day, Kevin Feige announced that the film would be released in 2023.James Gunn Returns to Write and Direct ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ Ahead of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’
On May 3, 2021, it was revealed that the film would be released on May 5, 2023.Marvel Studios Celebrates The Movies
On May 25, 2021, it was reported that the film's production location had been shifted from to .‘GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3’ PRODUCTION SHIFTS LOCATION
On June 28, 2021, during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Chris Pratt revealed that the film was expected to shoot from November to April 2022.Chris Pratt Thinks It’s Jimmy Kimmel’s Last Show Ever & Reveals Gift from Arnold Schwarzenegger
On July 27, 2021, it was reported that Sylvester Stallone would be reprising his role as Stakar Ogord in the film.Sylvester Stallone Returning For 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
On September 5, 2021, James Gunn revealed that he had begun storyboarding the film.James Gunn on Twitter - September 5, 2021
On October 11, 2021, Deadline reported that Will Poulter had joined the cast of the film and that he would portray Adam Warlock.‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Will Poulter To Play Adam Warlock In The Next Installment Of The Marvel Franchise That same day, James Gunn confirmed Poulter's casting.James Gunn on Twitter - October 11, 2021
On October 12, 2021, James Gunn revealed that John Murphy would be composing the score for the film.James Gunn Just Confirmed His Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Composer, And It’s A Marvel Newbie
On November 8, 2021, James Gunn revealed that the film had begun productionJames Gunn on Twitter - November 8, 2021 and confirmed that Chukwudi Iwuji had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role.James Gunn on Twitter - November 8, 2021
On April 4, 2022, James Gunn revealed that the film had broken the for "the most makeup appliances created for a single production".James Gunn on Twitter - April 4, 2022
On May 6, 2022, James Gunn announced that the film had wrapped production.James Gunn on Twitter - May 6, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Deadline reported that Daniela Melchior had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed small role.‘Suicide Squad’ Breakout Daniela Melchior Will Appear In ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’
On June 6, 2022, Deadline reported that Maria Bakalova had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed key role.‘Borat’ Breakout Maria Bakalova Set For Key Role In Marvel’s ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’
On June 14, 2022, Deadline reported that Nico Santos had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role.‘Crazy Rich Asians’ & ‘Superstore’ Actor Nico Santos Joins ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’
On July 23, 2022, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige announced that Maria Bakalova would voice Cosmo in the film. It was also revealed that Chukwudi Iwuji would portray High Evolutionary in the film.SDCC 2022: Marvel Studios' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Logo Revealed
On February 15, 2023, it was reported that Asim Chaudhry had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role.The Sandman Star Joins Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
==Videos==
===Trailers===
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 - Official Trailer
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - New Trailer
===TV Spots===
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Get Ready-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Tickets on Sale Now-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Get Tickets Now-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Face Off-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Greatest Hits-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 - Final Tour
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 - Relax
Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - All The Feels
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Hooked-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Biggest Event of the Summer-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Streaming August 2 on Disney+-2
===Clips===
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - “I Miss You” Clip-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Push Down On It-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Good to Have Friends-2
===Featurettes===
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Once More With Feeling-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - One Last Ride-2
===Other===
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Tickets On Sale Now-2
Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Pump It Up-2
==Music==
*Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - Original Score
*Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Awesome Mix Vol. 3
Song title 	Artist 	Location(s)
 	Spacehog 	
Official Trailer."Get Tickets Now" TV spot.The Guardians of the Galaxy infiltrate the Orgoscope.
 	Rainbow 	
Second Trailer."Get Tickets Now" TV spot.Rocket, Lylla, Floor and Teefs play in their cages.
 	Heart 	
"Face-Off" TV spot.Adam Warlock flies into Knowhere.
 	Blue Swede 	Several TV spots.
(Acoustic Version) 	Radiohead 	Opening credits.
 	Earth, Wind & Fire 	Groot lands the Bowie at the Orgoscope.
 	The Flaming Lips 	The Guardians of the Galaxy fly to Counter-Earth.
 	Faith No More 	The Guardians of the Galaxy disembark the Bowie on Counter-Earth.
Koinu No Carnival (From "Minute Waltz")	EHAMIC 	The Guardians of the Galaxy enter in the home of Neelie.
 	Alice Cooper 	Gamora wanders on the Bowie.
San Francisco 	The Mowgli's 	Gamora pilots the Bowie.
Poor Girl 	X 	Kraglin, Cosmo, and other civilians of Knowhere play a game of cards.
 	The The 	Knowhere jumps through the Universal Neural Teleportation Network.
 	Beastie Boys 	The Guardians of the Galaxy assemble and fight the High Evolutionary's soldiers.
 	Florence + the Machine	Ending dance number.
 	The Replacements 	End credits.
 	Redbone 	Mid-credits scene.
 	Bruce Springsteen 	End credits.
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