THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL's Place In The MCU's Timeline Has Been Revealed

THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL's Place In The MCU's Timeline Has Been Revealed

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn has confirmed that he's finished writing The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, while revealing where in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's timeline it takes place.

By JoshWilding - Apr 22, 2021 11:04 AM EST

James Gunn has taken to Twitter to confirm that he's finished writing The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. It will hit Disney+ next Christmas, and the plan is to shoot it while cameras are rolling on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (the director will also film content for that new Disney World ride).

Answering fan questions, Gunn also confirmed that the events of the "Holiday Special" will take place between Thor: Love and Thunder and the Guardians of the Galaxy threequel. 

We don't know much about the plot of this small screen spinoff, but it won't be feature-length. 

Chances are it will be a tongue in cheek holiday adventure and not an essential part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, but we're sure Gunn will drop at least a few Vol. 3 hints.

"Before Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot hit the big screen with the next Guardians of the Galaxy film in 2023, watch the Guardians engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special, created for Disney+, during the 2022 holiday season," reads a brief synopsis released last year.

Check out Gunn's Tweets about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special below:
 

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roboticJohnson
roboticJohnson - 4/22/2021, 11:23 AM
They're gonna use groot as a christmas tree aren't they?
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 4/23/2021, 2:44 AM
@roboticJohnson - not only that, but Groot is going to be a descendant of the first Christmas tree.
Kurne
Kurne - 4/22/2021, 11:24 AM
I'm loving the branching out/possibilities on Disney+ with things like this and What If, plus the broader catalogue of characters in general. All within the next year alone.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 4/22/2021, 11:24 AM
Somewhere someone asked for this and is really happy it’s coming out. Me on the other hand I’m pretty whelmed by this news
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 4/22/2021, 11:40 AM
@Waddles - perfect gif usage right there. Just seems like it might be a fun non-essential viewing and it's nothing wrong with that
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 4/22/2021, 2:24 PM
@Waddles - knew this gif was coming. Knew I could count on you
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 4/22/2021, 3:31 PM
@Waddles - remind me not to play a game of tennis with you then
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 4/22/2021, 11:24 AM
Another challenger for the crown.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/22/2021, 11:27 AM
OT

@RorMachine

Russell Crowe reveals he is playing ZUES in Thor 4
https://fullcirclecinema.com/2021/04/22/russell-crowe-zeus-thor-love-and-thunder/

GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/22/2021, 11:28 AM
@BlackBeltJones -

ZEUS***
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 4/22/2021, 11:29 AM
@BlackBeltJones

Oh [frick] ya
Menks123
Menks123 - 4/22/2021, 11:29 AM
@BlackBeltJones - I really hope this is true. I love the little plays that Taika does, but I was REALLY hoping Crowe got a substantial role.

One of my all time favorite actors.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/22/2021, 11:30 AM
@Menks123 - Gorr is gonna murder him for sure haha
thewanderer
thewanderer - 4/22/2021, 11:30 AM
So a guest appearance from Thor then.
MasterMix
MasterMix - 4/22/2021, 11:38 AM
I just asked him a question. Hope I get a reply.
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