Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
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The Guardians of the Galaxy must navigate the cosmos as Peter Quill uncovers the truth about his mysterious parentage.
The story
Following the events of the first film, the Guardians of the Galaxy travel through the cosmos to help Peter Quill uncover the truth about his mysterious parentage. After a confrontation with the Sovereign, the team is joined by a mysterious figure who reveals himself as Quill's father. As the group navigates the complexities of their new roles as heroes, they must deal with internal tensions and external threats while navigating the vast reaches of space. The journey forces the team to confront their identities and the secrets of their pasts while facing a powerful new adversary.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
After a conflict with the Sovereign, the Guardians encounter a mysterious figure who reveals himself as Peter Quill's father, Ego, a god-like Celestial. While some members of the team join him on his home planet, others remain behind to protect the ship. Meanwhile, the Ravager leader Yondu and his crew are hired to hunt the Guardians, leading to a mutiny among his men. On Ego's planet, Quill learns of his heritage and his father's plan to use his power to transform the universe. Nebula and Gamora reconcile while trying to survive. Eventually, the full team reunites to stop Ego's plan. A massive battle ensues at the core of Ego's planet. Yondu sacrifices himself to save Quill, and the team ultimately destroys Ego, though the process drains Quill of his powers and destroys the planet. The film ends with the Guardians and a new member, Mantis, honoring Yondu's memory as the Ravagers acknowledge his sacrifice.
- First release year
- 2017
- Runtime (minutes)
- 136
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- James Gunn
- Writers
- James Gunn · writer
- Cast and characters
- Chris Pratt · Peter Quill / Star-Lord; Zoe Saldaña · Gamora; Dave Bautista · Drax the Destroyer; Vin Diesel · Baby Groot; Bradley Cooper · Rocket; Michael Rooker · Yondu Udonta; Karen Gillan · Nebula; Pom Klementieff · Mantis; Sylvester Stallone · Stakar Ogord; Kurt Russell · Ego; Elizabeth Debicki · Ayesha; Chris Sullivan · Taserface
- Genres
- superhero
- Themes
- parentage; family; sacrifice
- Premise and plot tags
- sequel; space opera
- Source material / true-story basis
- Marvel Comics
- Franchise connections
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Reception
- The film received praise for its visuals, direction, soundtrack, action sequences, humor, and performances, though some critics deemed it inferior to the original.
- Awards and nominations
- Academy Awards · Best Visual Effects · 90th · nomination
- Production trivia
- The film was officially announced at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con.; The film features a cameo by David Hasselhoff as himself.
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