On Friday, fans were finally able topurchase ticketsfor this summer’s highly-anticipated blockbusterGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which kicks off the summer movie season on May 5. If you haven’t bought tickets at this time, you may want to consider a new option, with directorJames Gunnrevealing on social media that there will be a double-feature of bothGuardians of the Galaxymovies on Thursday, May 4 at 4:30 PM local time. Here’s what the filmmaker had to say in his brief statement.
“See a Marvel StudiosGuardians of the GalaxyVol. 1/Vol. 2 double feature exclusively in RealD3D on Thursday May 4th at 4:30. That’s right! Over four hours of Guardians bliss with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 followed by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 at select locations. Guests receive an exclusive poster and souvenir collectible button set. Tickets Now On Sale atFandango.com. Oh and check out this awesome new poster!”
Earlier this month,box office analystsstarted tracking this superhero sequel, which is believed to open with a whopping $160 million debut. If that projection is accurate, it will come in just under the $179.1 million thatCaptain America: Civil Warearned during the same frame last year, in the first weekend of May, which has traditionally become the start of the summer movie season. Still, it also would mark a significant increase from its predecessor’s debut, withGuardians of the Galaxyearning $94.3 million when it opened in theaters in August 2014. Before that impressive debut, there were some box office analysts who theorized that this movie, based on one of the more obscure Marvel comics titles, may be the studio’s first flop, but that definitely wasn’t the case.
Set to the backdrop ofAwesome Mixtape #2, theGuardians of the Galaxysequel continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.James GunndirectsGuardians 2from his own screenplay, withKevin Feigeproducing. TheGuardiansare also set to return inAvengers: Infinity War, which is currently filming and set for release on August 20, 2025.
The ensemble cast forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is lead byChris Prattas Star-Lord,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley Cooperas Rocket,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer andVin DieselasBaby Groot. New cast members coming aboard for this sequel includePom Klementieffas Mantis,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Chris Sullivanas Taserface andKurt Russellas Star-Lord’s father, Ego the Living Planet. The film also marks the return ofMichael Rookeras Yondu,Karen Gillanas Nebula andSean Gunnas Kraglin along withSylvester Stallone, whose character hasn’t been revealed yet, but he is said to be quite important. While we wait for more onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, take a look at this new poster below.
