| Directed by | James Gunn |
|---|---|
| Written by | James Gunn |
| Based on | Guardians of the Galaxy by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige |
| Starring | Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell |
| Cinematography | Henry Braham |
| Edited by | Fred Raskin, Craig Wood |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Production Company | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release Dates | April 10, 2017 (Tokyo), May 5, 2017 (United States) |
| Running Time | 136 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $200 million |
| Box Office | $863.8 million |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the cosmic adventures of the Guardians as they discover more about Peter Quill's (Chris Pratt) parentage. The film explores themes of family, friendship, and the consequences of one's past, all set to a backdrop of an eclectic soundtrack.
Notable Aspects:
- The film delves deeper into each Guardian's backstory and relationships.
- Introduction of new characters, including Ego the Living Planet (Kurt Russell) as Star-Lord's father.
- Visual spectacle and vibrant cinematography, characteristic of the Guardians franchise.
Themes:
Family, identity, and the impact of one's choices are central themes in this installment. The film also emphasizes the unconventional bonds formed by the Guardians.
Critical Reception:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 received praise for its humor, emotional depth, and soundtrack. The film's visual effects and character development were highlights for critics.
Legacy:
The film further solidified the Guardians as fan-favorite characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It contributed to the overarching narrative leading to the events of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Fun Fact:
Director James Gunn's brother, Sean Gunn, not only plays the character Kraglin but also serves as the motion-capture actor for Rocket, the CGI raccoon.
Box Office Success:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a commercial success, maintaining the popularity of the franchise and demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Guardians' spacefaring adventures.
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