Marvel Entertainment has released a new TV spot for the highly-anticipated superhero sequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which kicks off the summer movie season in theaters on May 5. This 30-second spot features bits and pieces of new footage showing this belovedsuperhero teamgetting back together to save the galaxy once again, since no one else seems to be up to the task at hand. It remains to be seen whether or not another full trailer will debut between now and the May 5 release date.
This TV spot, which comes courtesy ofMarvel Entertainment, comes just days after reports surfaced that this superhero sequel scored a rare and possibly unprecedented perfect score of 100 during a recenttest screening. Marvel holds what they call “friends and family screenings.” While the testing pool is said to be “larger than one might think,” it is also done this way to prevent any spoilers or footage from the screening from leaking. Marvel has employed this process since the firstIron Manback in 2008.
Last week,Vin Dieselteased that he has had discussions with directorJames Gunnfor a Groot spin-off movie, which he claims is “inevitable.” These comments came just a month after another interview he gave, where he claimed that, “if it’s up toJames Gunn, you are going to see a Groot/Rocket movie after [Avengers] Infinity War.” He added that it’s “highly possible” this will happen, while adding that, somewhere in the Marvel universe, fans will also see Groot fighting Hulk. It’s possible this may happen inAvengers: Infinity War, but no story details about that film have been confirmed yet, with production starting last week.
DirectorJames Gunnrecently teased in an interview that neither the originalGuardians of the Galaxymovie nor this sequel have been beholden to any part of the MCU continuity, since these adventures take place in the cosmos, far beyond the reach of the Earth-bound Avengers. It has been confirmed, however, that the Guardians will be featured inAvengers: Infinity War, with cast members such asDave BautistaandSean Gunnrevealing through social media that they started filming on the superhero ensemble last week. Very little is known about the plot of that movie as well, but hopefully an official plot synopsis will be released for both movies. When the firstGuardians 2trailer debuted in December, it set a new Marvel record for teaser trailer views, amassing 81 million views in the first 24 hours. The newSuper Bowl trailerthat debuted during the big game last week was voted the most popular by fans.
TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2cast is lead byChris PrattasStar-Lord,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley Cooperas Rocket Raccoon andVin Dieselas Groot. New cast members includeKurt RussellasEgo the Living Planet, Star-Lord’s father,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Pom Klementieffas Mantis,Chris Sullivanas Taserface andTommy Flanaganas Tullk. Marvel Studios will releaseGuardians 2on May 5, which kicks off the summer movie season. The film doesn’t have any direct competition, but it will face Warner Bros.KIng Arthur: Legend of the Sword, 20th Century Fox’sSnatchedand High Top Releasing’sLowriderson May 12. Take a look at this new video that offers a sneak peek at the recording of theGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2chorus.
