Marvel Studios has a big slate of movies due out next year, but it may very well beJames Gunn’s sequel toGuardians of the Galaxythat has fans most excited. The movie was a massive surprise in terms of success in 2014, and we have been itching for more ever since. We finally got our wish, as Marvel andGunnhave unveiled the first footage fromGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
DirectorJames Gunntook to hisTwitteraccount this morning to give fans a little surprise. It wasn’t a full trailer, but we did finally get a look at some footage forGuardians of the Galax Vol. 2. The footage is around 90 seconds in length, andJames Gunnpromised that a full trailer is still on the way. A full-length trailer did debut to a room full of thousands of fans atSan Diego Comic-Conover the summer. The director also took to his Facebook today to show this footage, which isn’t an official trailer and more of a “sneak peak” as he called it.
“So the first Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer will be coming in not too long, but we know how thirsty you guys are for a glimpse - so we put together this special sneak peak at #GotGVol2 for you.”
Prior to the event atComic-Con, Entertainment Weekly revealed the first official piece of concept art for the movie, which gave us some of our first solid details aboutGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It revealed that Groot was still going to be a baby in the movie, and that the team was going to be getting some unexpected new members in the form of Yondu and, if the art is to be believed, Nebula. Not only that, but the art also revealed our first look atMantis, who will be joining the team and is being played byPom Klementieff.
Most of the principal cast from the firstGuardians of the Galaxyis returning, which includesChris Prattas Star Lord,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Dave Bautistaas Drax,Vin Dieselas the voice of Groot andBradley Cooperas the voice of Rocket. The sequel has added a ton of new talent, includingSylvester Stallone,Kurt RussellandElizabeth Debicki. As the concept art revealed,Karen Gillanis also returning as Nebula andMichael Rookeris coming back as Yondu.
Also, as an added bonus, Marvel revealed the very first poster for the movie today, which is very much in line with what fans have come to expect.Guardians of the Galaxy 2is being directed byJames Gunnfrom a script he wrote himself, much like he did on the first movie. Be sure to watch the first sneak peak for the movie for yourself below.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is set for release on Aug 26, 2025.
