Recently, an online surfaced deleted scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been confirmed by director James Gunn to be canon to the film's story. The scene reveals that the High Evolutionary survived before his ship exploded at the climax of the movie. In the final cut of the film, there is a sneaky shot of Drax rescuing the villain. Additionally, the scene shows Rocket observing the villain in his prison cell before leaving, while Kraglin is introduced to Adam Warlock. Despite being a deleted scene, Gunn has reaffirmed its canonicity, stating that it is definitely canon that Drax saved the High Evolutionary when they saved the animals. This confirms that the High Evolutionary survived and spent his life in prison on Knowhere, potentially setting the stage for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4.
Why Confirming Guardians Of The Galaxy 3's Cut Ending Is So Important
Gunn's comments regarding the confirmation of the scene's canonicity are pleasing to hear. It was crucial to establish the scene's canon status due to its significance in the conclusion of Guardians of the Galaxy 3. While it was known that the outcome of the film would not be affected by the High Evolutionary's fate, the final cut failed to explicitly address it, aside from a brief glimpse of Drax carrying the villain. Therefore, Gunn's confirmation of what happened to the High Evolutionary holds great importance in the overall narrative of the film.
This confirmation not only resolves the question of the villain's fate in Guardians of the Galaxy 3, but it also enhances the reputation of the titular team. Learning that Drax saved the life of the inherently evil and twisted High Evolutionary adds a layer of heroism to his character. It showcases his willingness to save a life regardless of the villain's nature. Furthermore, the inclusion of the deleted scene featuring Rocket viewing the imprisoned High Evolutionary solidifies his character arc in the film. It demonstrates his transformation from a prisoner of the villain to a captor of his abuser. Considering these factors, Gunn's confirmation of the true ending of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is undoubtedly a welcome addition.
Source: The Direct