guardians of the galaxy vol. 3 is a 2023 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics team and is the 32nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed and written by James Gunn, the film features a cast that includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and Sylvester Stallone. The story follows the Guardians as they embark on a mission to protect Rocket from the High Evolutionary.
James Gunn had initial ideas for a third film in 2014 and confirmed his return as writer-director in 2017. However, he was temporarily fired in 2018 due to controversial Twitter posts, only to be reinstated later that year. Production began in November 2021 and wrapped in May 2022 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
The film premiered at Disneyland Paris on April 22, 2023, and was released in the United States on May 5 as part of Phase Five of the MCU. guardians of the galaxy vol. 3 received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, earning more than $837 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2023.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer :
Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Full Movie Storyline :
The Guardians of the Galaxy are attacked at their new headquarters on Knowhere by Adam, a warrior created by Ayesha, the Sovereign’s high priestess. Rocket is severely injured and unable to heal due to a kill switch implanted in him by Orgocorp, led by the mad scientist and Rocket’s creator, the High Evolutionary. In order to save Rocket’s life, the Guardians travel to Orgocorp headquarters to find the switch’s override code.
Meanwhile, Rocket reminisces about him as an experienced baby raccoon, along with his friends Lylla, Teefs, and Floor. High Evolutionary planned to use Rocket’s intelligence to create an ideal society called Counter-Earth, but ended up wanting to harvest Rocket’s brain and eliminate Rocket’s friends. Rocket fought back, but his friends were killed and he escaped into space.

With the help of an alternate version of Gamora and the Ravagers, the Guardians infiltrate Orgocorp and discover that the override code has been removed. They travel to Counter-Earth, followed by Ayesha and Adam, to find Theel, a former advisor to the High Evolutionary. They arrive at Arête Laboratories, where they confront the High Evolutionary and learn of his disappointment with his creations. Counter-Earth is destroyed and the Guardians manage to rescue Rocket by disabling the kill switch.
The team faces various challenges, including battles, riots, and the rescue of genetically modified children. Kraglin shoots Arête, dooming the ship but saving Knowhere. The Guardians eventually rescue the imprisoned children, animals, and creatures. Quill decides to leave the Guardians and appoints Rocket as the new captain. In a mid-credits scene, the new Guardians embark on a new mission with Rocket, Groot, Kraglin, Cosmo, Adam, Phyla, and Adam’s pet Blurp.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Actors and Cast
- Chris Pratt – Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Zoe Saldana – Gamora
- Will Poulter – Adam Warlock
- Karen Gillan – Nebula
- Sean Gunn – Kraglin
- Vin Diesel – Baby Groot
- Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
- Pom Klementieff – Mantis
- Maria Bakalova – Cosmo the Spacedog
- Chukwudi Iwuji – High Evolutionary
- Daniela Melchior – n/ a
- Sylvester Stallone – Stakar Ogord
- Bradley Cooper – Rocket
- Nico Santos
- Elizabeth Debicki – Ayesha
- Margot Robbie
- John Cena
- Michael Rooker
- Ving Rhames – Charlie-27
- Chris Hemsworth
- Idris Elba
- Joel Kinnaman
- Reinaldo Faberlle – Behemoth
- Dane DiLiegro
- Adelynn Spoon
- Michael Rosenbaum – Martinex
- Lee Pace
- Benicio del Toro
- Stephen Blackehart
Box office :
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released on July 3, 2023, has achieved impressive box office success worldwide. In the United States and Canada, the film has grossed $355.5 million, while in other territories, it has earned $482.3 million, resulting in a global total of $837.8 million. The movie opened strongly in North America, with a projected weekend gross of approximately $110 million from 4,450 theaters. On its first day, it made $48.2 million, including $17.5 million from Thursday night previews. Ultimately, it debuted with $118.4 million, claiming the top spot at the box office. In the second weekend, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 retained its position with $62 million, exhibiting a remarkable 48% decline, which is the best second-weekend hold among Marvel Cinematic Universe sequels. The film’s second-weekend drop was notably smaller compared to recent franchise releases like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (70%), Thor: Love and Thunder (68%), and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (67%). However, it was surpassed by Fast X in its third weekend, grossing $32 million. Internationally, the film earned $168.1 million in its opening weekend, followed by $92 million in the second weekend, indicating a 40% drop from the debut. Noteworthy territories include China ($77.4 million), the United Kingdom ($36 million), Mexico ($30.8 million), South Korea ($26.7 million), and France ($24.3 million).