GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3's Place In MCU Timeline Confirmed; James Gunn Shoots Down VOL. 4 Speculation

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3's Place In MCU Timeline Confirmed; James Gunn Shoots Down VOL. 4 Speculation

Disney+ has confirmed where Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe's timeline, while filmmaker James Gunn has confirmed he won't be returning to Marvel Studios for Vol. 4.

By JoshWilding - Aug 03, 2023 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arrived on Disney+ yesterday, and providing you have a box of tissues handy, we'd definitely recommend watching the movie if you haven't already. 

We will, however, be getting into spoilers here so you've been warned! 

In the threequel's closing moments, Star-Lord returns to Earth and reunites with his grandfather, while Rocket leads a new team of Guardians. For those of you curious how all that fits into the MCU's broader timeline, we now have a better idea courtesy of the streamer. 

According to Disney+, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 takes place after Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania but before Secret Invasion. Needless to say, we'd be very interested to learn what Peter Quill thinks about President Ritson's declaration of war on any non-humans inhabiting Earth. 

With any luck, that will be touched on in the Legendary Star-Lord project James Gunn has previously confirmed is in the works. 

However, taking to Threads, the filmmaker - who is now in charge of DC Studios and will next helm Superman: Legacy - reiterated that he won't be stepping behind the camera for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4

Gunn also shrugged off the suggestion that the MCU's Gamora Variant will eventually follow in her predecessor's footsteps by becoming a Guardian. The writer and director has previously said he considered it, but ultimately decided to give Thanos' daughter a home within the Ravagers. 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is now available to watch on Disney+.

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bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/3/2023, 6:23 AM
As a Rocket origin it works, as a final chapter for the franchise it's definitely underwhelming imo
bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/3/2023, 6:27 AM
Origame
Origame - 8/3/2023, 6:24 AM
So star lord goes to earth, the finale of secret invasion happens, then he's like...

bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/3/2023, 6:25 AM
@Origame - hahaha one of my favorite moments in the series
Matchesz
Matchesz - 8/3/2023, 6:41 AM
You can tell Gunn even if he will never admit got a chip on his shoulder still about them firing him. He dont want to do 4 cuz he wants to end on a strong note as a big f u to them.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/3/2023, 11:05 AM
@Matchesz - he went out on peak MCU film. He clearly still resents them for what they did. Dudes gone onto DC with a mission.... I expect Legacy to straight SLAP.
HammerLegFoot
HammerLegFoot - 8/3/2023, 6:54 AM
Just watched it for the first time last night and its a solid 8.5. The story kept me engaged and I loved the open ending to it. Cant wait to see what's next for Peter. And would love to see a new director come in and put a new spin on the Guardians going forward.
Fogs
Fogs - 8/3/2023, 7:11 AM
@HammerLegFoot - Also watched it this week.

Loved it. Great sendoff for the original team.

Best MCU stuff since NWH, easy.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/3/2023, 11:05 AM
@Fogs - far far better than no Way Home.
MaximumSpider
MaximumSpider - 8/3/2023, 7:17 AM
The main thing to consider is it takes place AFTER the movies were good lmao.
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 8/3/2023, 7:34 AM
Gunn said “I don’t [frick] with these people no more”
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/3/2023, 11:06 AM
@PlusUltra - BasedGunn
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 8/3/2023, 8:43 AM
He made 4 beloved Guardians features, and ended with this great 3rd movie. No need to do another. As I've said before, down the line depending on what is done with the characters and MCU in general, he could always do a reunion special of sorts, but at this point either way seems highly unlikely.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/3/2023, 11:06 AM
@MosquitoFarmer - we are blessed with those 4 outings. The Christmas special is so good. Def a Christmas annual rewatch in store for me.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 8/3/2023, 9:02 AM
"With any luck, that will be touched on in the Legendary Star-Lord project James Gunn has previously confirmed is in the works."

The [frick] are you even talking about?

Anyway, I think its a matter of time before Gunn leaves DC and goes back to Marvel.
SATW42
SATW42 - 8/3/2023, 9:13 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - It's hilarious to me that people comment with such confidence on things they know nothing about.

at the end of Vol. 3 in a post credit scene, we get a "the legendary Star Lord will return" Gunn himself discussed this title card on the digital release commentary all but saying, yes, something else is in the works for Peter Quill.

If you just didn't know that it's fine, but "the [frick] are you even talking about" implies you think Josh is making shit up, when in fact, you're just ignorant to the information.

https://comicbookmovie.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy/vol-3/gotg-vol-3-director-james-gunn-confirms-plans-for-legendary-star-lord-movie-a204235#:~:text=GOTG%20VOL.,Star%2DLord%20spin%2Doff.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 8/3/2023, 9:25 AM
@SATW42 -

1 - it was a joke, about how "the legendary outlaw" is now doing chores for his grampa...still cant believe nerds didnt got a joke as obvious as that one

2 - Gunn never, ever, "confirmed" any project about a Quill
McMurdo
McMurdo - 8/3/2023, 11:07 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - you're high
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 8/3/2023, 1:33 PM
@McMurdo - Sure pal, and Quill is having a solo movie, and then he will lead the Secret Avengers.
ScottPilgrim29
ScottPilgrim29 - 8/3/2023, 1:53 PM
Make a sweet TV special with Quill taking his grandad on a road trip to meet all the fellow Avengers he knows the whereabouts starting off with Thor
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