GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Director James Gunn Explains Why Spoilers Won't Ruin The Sequel For You

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Director James Gunn Explains Why Spoilers Won't Ruin The Sequel For You

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's international release means that spoilers are all over the place before it reaches North America, but the sequel's director has explained why that doesn't matter...

By JoshWilding - May 02, 2017 03:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 2
Source: Facebook (James Gunn)
For a variety of reasons, Disney and Marvel Studios frequently release their movies in a variety of internatonal territories before North America. Many fans based in that country claim that it's wrong "our" films debut elsewhere first, but when the vast majority are released domestically long before they reach the likes of the UK and China, a couple of Marvel movies a year is a small price to pay. 

Of course, the downside to that is the fact spoilers quickly find their way into comments sections and reviews, but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 director James Gunn has now taken to Facebook to reveal why learning about a specific plot point or two beforehand may not really be the end of the world. 



"There are studies that show spoilers don't really spoil anything. In a good story, our brains feel just as much pleasure whether or not we know the plot point ahead of time - and a new sort of pleasure emerges when we're piecing together the story we know is leading to some already-known element.
 
So, if you've accidentally heard about a surprise in Vol. 2, worry not - you will still be able to heartily enjoy the film. Not only because spoilers don't matter, but because we've created a movie where the story, humor, visuals, music, and emotion don't rely on surprises even if they did, and that you'll have a blast whether or not you know a spoiler or two before going in."

The full statement can be found by heading over to his page, but Gunn makes a very interesting point here. However, there's no getting around the fact that most fans would rather go into a movie like this one knowing absolutely nothing, so anyone who's been accidentally spoiled probably won't be comforted by these remarks. What do you guys think? As always, let us know your thoughts below.
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Kyos
Kyos - 5/2/2017, 3:15 AM
I'm still glad I could go into the movie mostly unspoiled. Looking forward now to second viewing!
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/2/2017, 3:16 AM
@Kyos -
Me too!
I think it makes a big difference, that twist really changed things for me, otherwise...i probably wouldn't be impressed at all.
Fishandchips
Fishandchips - 5/2/2017, 3:15 AM
I had quite a large plot point spoiled for me and still thoroughly enjoyed the movie, so yeah, I guess he's right.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/2/2017, 3:44 AM
I have avoided all spoilers. Can't wait.
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 5/2/2017, 3:53 AM
It may not the ruin film, but it wont be the same.
N0rrinRadical
N0rrinRadical - 5/2/2017, 4:02 AM
I think I may actually disagree with James Gunn on this one.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/2/2017, 4:04 AM
No spoilers for me for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 movie :)



That's the way I want it
ForceOfLegend
ForceOfLegend - 5/2/2017, 4:09 AM
I already had something major spoiled. Still looking forward to the movie though! I'm very glad to hear James is returning for the sequel.
Talontd
Talontd - 5/2/2017, 4:13 AM
I just don't understand why Marvel can't coordinate a simultaneous worldwide release. Seriously, Fast & Furious can manage it, but Disney can't??

JonTargaryen94
JonTargaryen94 - 5/2/2017, 4:14 AM
Spoiler Alert-

THE MOVIE IS VERY GOOD!
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 5/2/2017, 4:21 AM
Show me the study or it never happened.
BloodyBed
BloodyBed - 5/2/2017, 4:22 AM
Shut the hell up gunn.

As a storyteller you figure he would think differently. There's the setup-and-payoff game that the story plays with our brain. When you set up an event, a viewer gets an idea of what will happen later. They may not even notice it, and when the payoff comes, you award the audience for paying attention. They have that "aha I knew it" feeling. Either that or you completely blindside them. That dude is Luke's father, wow, who woulda thunk. That sort of surprise is incredibly exciting. You don't need a [frick]ing study to tell you movies are better that way, it's common sense. When "Luke I am your father" happened for me, I didn't even give a shit, I already knew that. Also, Vader was less mysterious in the first movie, less threatening, because I knew he was Luke's papa. He must have some good in him if at one point he wanted a family, I saw him as a tragic figure, instead of the stoic menace he was meant to be.


Seriously, this Is stupid. I knew superman was going to die, you can bet your pants that made his death less impactful. I knew Tyler Durden was an imaginary person, the big reveal in that movie made me feel nothing. I saw all the hints, which was distracting because I kept thinking about how everything was imaginary instead of viewing the events as taking place in the real world, which is what the author intended. The ending was devoid of shock, you can't say it was better for me to never feel that. I make a point to never watch a movie twice unless it has great special effects, it's super [frick]ing boring when the plot doesn't surprise me. The thrill of not knowing is what drives me to watch in the first place. With fight club I was a kid, nowadays if I knew the ending beforehand, I wouldn't even watch it.

He's just saying this to make himself feel better, because he is wrong, and in the back of his head he knows it.
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 5/2/2017, 4:22 AM






DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/2/2017, 4:27 AM
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/2/2017, 4:35 AM
I haven't come across any yet. Usually not a big deal for me when I do read spoilers.

DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/2/2017, 5:56 AM
@SuperCat - FIVE After Credit Scenes BABY THAT'S AWESOME and that isn't a spoiler.
Faris
Faris - 5/2/2017, 6:48 AM
@SuperCat - Baby Groot is the dude!
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 5/2/2017, 4:37 AM
I haven't heard amazing things about this, but grassahol is legal in my state so I'll probably have some popcorn and stare at is for 2.5 hrs.
Nerderer
Nerderer - 5/2/2017, 4:42 AM
Well said James but completely contradicts a comment he left on one of his Instagram post saying he'd block anyone for posting spoilers in the comments!
BassMan
BassMan - 5/2/2017, 4:50 AM
Major plot points were spoiled for me, unwanted I may add, and in this case it really didn't ruin anything for me. The journey the characters take in this are more important than where they end up for the most part for this adventure. Really enjoyed Volume 2, think it was better than the first. Only real complaint is the humor doesn't always land, but it's truly a minor detail IMO
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/2/2017, 4:58 AM
leethario
leethario - 5/2/2017, 5:07 AM
i read one spoiler on this site by accident, and was pretty gutted when i did. But yeah, knowing what was coming didn't spoil it for me, i still felt a lump in my throat, sniff.
thewanderer
thewanderer - 5/2/2017, 5:24 AM
so those who have seen it, how kid friendly is it?
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