They’re theGuardians of the Galaxy, and they’re set to return to the MCU for a third movie very soon. TheGuardians of the Galaxyexploded into pop culture fandom thanks to the craft of James Gunn and Marvel Studios. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing their favorite characters again forGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3and the mostrecentGuardians of the Galaxy3trailershows off some new faces.
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With the MCU growing across every new movie and show, it’s no surprise that some characters may be a little less well-known than others.Guardians of the GalaxyVolume3shows off a new range of characters yet to see a depiction in the MCU. Some faces could spell good, and some spell bad, or, maybe,a little bit of both.
1Star-Lord
Perhaps the face of theGuardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill may have fought for the title of team leader, but he certainly deserves it.Star-Lord returnsinGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, and it seems that his quest to find Gamora is not over.
Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord character brought a lot of humor and heart to theGuardians of the Galaxymovies, and as the lead, he certainly proves that he is a fitting action man to form a family with this group of misfits.
2Lady Lylla
One of the more shocking revelations in theGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3trailer is when Rocket Raccoon hugs an otter. This sapient otter appears to be none other than Lylla, who, in Marvel Comics, is Rocket Raccoon’s soulmate from Halfworld.
Halfworld has familiar residentslike Rocket Raccoonand Lylla, so perhaps the trailer indicates that Rocket is going back here to discover his past, and reunite with his love.
3Adam Warlock
It’s a shame that Adam Warlock has only just been introduced to the MCU withGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, but it’s better late than never.Adam Warlock is an important characterin the grand scheme of Marvel Comics and has been a long-standing character forGuardians of the Galaxy, and the cosmic side of Marvel.
Adam Warlock usually has ties with Thanos and the Infinity Stones, but considering that storyline has been wrapped up in the MCU, it seems that Adam Warlock’s role will be spent as a creation, hunting down theGuardians of the Galaxy, making him a grave threat for the galaxy’s group of a-holes.
4Gamora
Death can’t stop the deadliest assassin in the galaxy, especially when time travel is involved. Gamora has not been seen sinceAvengers: Endgameand this Gamora is a long way from what she knows. The living Gamora is from the past before she met Peter Quill and joined theGuardians of the Galaxy.
Gamora is bound to play an important role inGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, as she has yet to meet the Guardians, including her sister, and her future (now dead) self’s boyfriend. Fans are hoping that Gamora and Star-Lord can find love together again, as their goodbye was emotional, and they deserve happiness.
5Drax
TheGuardians of the Galaxywouldnot be the same without Drax. This near-invulnerable man loves fighting and stabbing things as much as he loves eating snacks whilst pretending to be invisible. He’s barely literate and doesn’t exactly understand metaphors, but that doesn’t mean his social skills will get in the way of his desire for a fight, or his friends.
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Drax returns inGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, and the extent of his role is unknown. However, he is seen with the Guardians for the majority of theGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3trailers, and so hopefully his adventures remain long and full of laughs.
6Mantis
Yet another member of theGuardians of the Galaxycrew returns for the sequel. Mantis was the daughter of Ego and is the half-brother of Peter Quill. Her arrival inGuardians of the GalaxyVol.2made for plenty of laughs, but emotional gems for Mantis to truly shine.
Recently, Mantis received the spotlight with theGuardians of the GalaxyHoliday Specialon Disney Plus, and hopefully,Guardians of the GalaxyVol.3gives more light and love to the wholesome and powerful character.
7High Evolutionary
As the big bad forGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3,the High Evolutionaryis set to cause quite the stir in the cosmic side of things for the Marvel Universe. The High Evolutionary is quite the strange villain but perfectly fits in with the weirdness and wonderful galaxy of theGuardians of the Galaxy.
There are bound to be some strange and somewhat disturbing experiments that arise with the High Evolutionary’s debut in the MCU, but whatever awaits, it’s bound to be a lot of fun for the audiences ahead, as people love a good villain.
8Groot
Puberty has hit everyone’s favorite talking tree in a big way, and Groot is no longer a stroppy teenager that just wants to play video games all day. InGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, Groot is notably taller than his design as a teenage Groot, andthe much-adored Baby Groot.
Although he is not as tall as his first iteration inGuardians of the Galaxy, Groot’s appearance here signifies how quickly he grows, and that he must be hitting the tree gym, as he is rather muscular. It’s also worth noting that Groot doesn’t just use brute force, as he is seen in the trailer with plenty of pistols.
9Rocket Raccoon
The appearance of Rocket Raccoon left many fans concerned for his safety in theGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3trailers. Not only do audiences see the adorable Baby Rocket Raccoon, but they also get a glimpse of what fate awaits the loud-mouthed, robotic limb-stealing animal.
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It’s always great to see Rocket again, especially when he has such a foul relationship with the otherGuardians of the Galaxy, and acts as the main father to Groot. Rocket is sure to get a lot of surprises inGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3, especially with Lylla involved.
10Cosmo
Cosmo was seen inGuardians of the Galaxyas part of the Collector’s Museum, one of the many marvels of the Collector until the whole thing got blown up and Cosmo was freed. This character, along with a voice, is set to return forGuardians of the GalaxyVol.3.
The appearance of Cosmo will bring yet another animal into the MCU, further cementing howGuardians of the Galaxyembraces the wild side of the Marvel Universe, the side that includes Russian cosmonaut dogs with telepathic powers.
