Exciting News for Guardians of the Galaxy 4: James Gunn Drops an Epic Teaser!
James Gunn's update on Guardians of the Galaxy 4 brings unexpected news, but it's not necessarily a disappointing development Find out why fans should remain hopeful for the future of the beloved franchise
Summary
James Gunn, affirming the notion of the trilogy's self-contained narrative, confirms the absence of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4.With several key members of the original Guardians ensemble departing from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the prospect of a fourth installment without their presence appears peculiar.
The cosmic team from the Marvel Cinematic Universe could continue their presence in future projects, either in a rebranded franchise or as supporting characters in upcoming Avengers movies. Unfortunately, James Gunn's recent update on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4 brings disappointment, as he departs from Marvel to concentrate on developing the new DC Universe and directing Superman: Legacy in 2025.
On Threads, Gunn answered a fan that asked him to make Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4.
Why Guardians Of The Galaxy 4's Update Isn't Necessarily A Bad Thing
Despite the director feeling flattered by the request and the fan's praise of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as the best Marvel movie to date, Gunn delivered discouraging news regarding the possibility of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4 ever being made. He expressed, "I believe I will conclude the series at 3, I apologize (though I appreciate your kind words)."
The original iteration of the Guardians of the Galaxy found its perfect conclusion in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In this film, Star-Lord, portrayed by Chris Pratt, passed the torch of leadership to Rocket Raccoon and stepped away from the team. Similarly, other members of the Guardians also departed. In the post-credits scene, Rocket was shown accompanied by Groot, Kraglin, Cosmo the Spacedog, Adam Warlock, and the young Phyla.
The new iteration of the cosmic team should maintain a presence in the MCU, potentially offering assistance to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, it is advisable to preserve the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy as a standalone entity. The revamped Guardians of the Galaxy could appear in a rebranded franchise, an MCU series, or serve as supporting characters in upcoming Avengers films. Given James Gunn's distinctive writing and directing style, which permeates the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and holiday special in the MCU, it would be odd to envision Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4 without the original cast members who brought the first three films to life. Therefore, creating a new franchise for the next Guardians team or assigning them supporting roles in other MCU projects appears to be a more suitable decision than the potential Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4.
Source: James Gunn/Threads
