James Gunn Teases The ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy 3’ Release Date
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is building up to something big with the climacticAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers 4, and it’s up to the films following it to pick up the pieces. One of those films isJames Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy 3which, in addition to being a sequel to two of the most beloved Marvel movies, is reportedly supposed to launch a new cosmic phase of the MCU.
However, the MCU has so many moving pieces that it’s hard to predict what movies will be released when after the next twoAvengersfilms. But Gunn has a hint for fans concerning whenGuardians of the Galaxy 3will hit theaters.
Gunn is incredibly active on social media, posting little ramblings as well as promotions for his films — the latest beinga post announcing the release ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2on Blu-ray in the U.K. But comments under the post inevitably veered towardGuardians of the Galaxy 3, and in response to a fan’s question about a release date, Gunnresponded simply:
“In a little under three years.”
The firstGuardians of the Galaxywas a surprise hit for Marvel, who released the film in late summer 2014. The second film arrived in May of this year. In comparison, only two years lapsed between eachCaptain Americafilm. So ifGuardians of the Galaxy 2was a guaranteed success and already led the way for a third film, why another three-year wait?
Gunn explained that in another comment:
“Right now I’m doing Guardians 3, producing a new film with David Yarovesky, and developing Starchy & Hutch for Amazon.com. My plate is full for three years.”
The guy’s a busy dude. Often when a director hits it big with Marvel, Marvel films become their number one priority, like the Russo brothers, who went on to helmCaptain America: Civil Warand the upcomingAvengersfilms after the success ofCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. But it’s good that Gunn has other projects going, even if it keepsGuardians of the Galaxy 3a little further away for us.
However, a 2020 or 2021 release date forGuardians of the Galaxy 3does match with the possibleMCU Phase 4 calendarthat we drew up last month. Marvel’s slate through 2019 is packed withThor: Ragnarok,Black Panther,Infinity War,Ant-Man and the Wasp,Avengers 4, and theSpider-Man: Homecomingsequel, so 2020 is the best possible option forGuardians of the Galaxy 3. The slate post-2020 is curiously unscheduled, leaving us to speculate over when the Marvel Phase 4 movies will be released — not to mention what those Phase 4 movies will be. It’s an exciting period of uncertainty, as Marvel has always meticulously planned and announced its future films, and allows us to imagine that the MCU could go anywhere in space — or time.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is currently available on digital and Blu-ray.
