Summary
I Am Groot season 2 confirms a major fan theory about Rocket Raccoon's past, suggesting his strange behavior is tied to his tragic childhood friendships.
In I Am Groot, Rocket's penchant for amassing prosthetic limbs takes on a profound significance, symbolizing his attachment to departed allies.
The unearthing of a human-like nose concealed among the collection of artificial limbs further bolsters the notion that Rocket's compulsion to gather these objects stems from a heartfelt bond with his lost comrades.
Marvel Studios' I Am Groot potentially validates a significant fan theory concerning Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy. The second season of I Am Groot, which premiered on September 6, 2023, presents five new short adventures following the smallest and most adorable member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Although it remains uncertain if I Am Groot fits into the official Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) canon, the series includes multiple references to James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy films. Notably, specific Easter eggs in I Am Groot allude to the titular team's previous exploits in the MCU, particularly in one episode that appears to confirm a dark fan theory.
In I Am Groot, Vin Diesel reprises his role as the voice of Groot, while Bradley Cooper once again lends his voice to Rocket Raccoon. Rocket and Groot were introduced as companions on their travels in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy, where they eventually became integral members of the Guardians of the Galaxy team. Although James Gunn confirmed the origins of Rocket and Groot, their past has not been depicted on screen, except for Rocket's backstory, which was delved into in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released in 2023. The exploration of Rocket's history sparked a major theory, which might now be substantiated by revelations in I Am Groot.
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Theory: Rocket Collects Body Parts Because Of His Traumatic Past
Throughout the Guardians of the Galaxy film series, Rocket has exhibited a penchant for pilfering prosthetic limbs and body parts, much to the amusement of those around him. Initially perceived as a mischievous act born out of sadism, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 shed light on Rocket's motivations through enlightening flashbacks. These glimpses into his past unveiled a harrowing childhood marked by experimentation under the High Evolutionary, as well as his budding relationships with fellow subjects, namely Lylla, Teefs, and Floor. While Rocket himself remained untouched by prosthetic enhancements, his companions were not, lending credence to this heart-wrenching theory.
Although Rocket had originally planned to escape from the High Evolutionary's laboratory along with his friends, he only managed to break free from the villain's clutches after his friends had tragically lost their lives. Without a doubt, the memories of his early friendships deeply impacted Rocket and undoubtedly influenced some of his peculiar behaviors. It is widely speculated that his tendency to steal prosthetic limbs stems from the fact that all his early friends were enhanced with such devices. This theory gained even more credibility following the release of I Am Groot season 2.
I Am Groot Makes Rocket's Weird Obsession Even Deeper
In episode 2 of the second season of "I Am Groot," titled "Groot Noses Around," our beloved Guardian of the Galaxy stumbles upon a peculiar discovery. Within a collection of scattered artificial limbs from past Guardians of the Galaxy movies, our hero finds a nose-shaped prosthetic. This unique artifact grants Groot the newfound ability to experience the sense of smell for the very first time. Alongside the nose, other noteworthy prostheses remain, such as the leg famously acquired by Peter Quill in the initial Guardians of the Galaxy film, an eyeball extracted from Vol. 2, and a metallic arm. Rocket's decision to preserve these prosthetics implies that they hold sentimental value, hinting that he might keep them as a cherished memento of his fallen comrades.
