The Guardians of the Galaxy travel throughout the cosmos and struggle to keep their newfound family together while helping Peter Quill learn more about his true parentage and facing against new enemies.[258]
In July 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman confirmed that Gunn would return to write and direct the sequel.[112][259] Chris Pratt returns for the sequel as Peter Quill / Star-Lord,[260][261] along with the other Guardians from the first film as well as additional cast members.[261] They are joined by Pom Klementieff as Mantis,[262][261] and Kurt Russell as Ego.[261][263] In June 2015, the film's title was revealed as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.[264] Filming began in February 2016 at Pinewood Atlanta,[265][266] and concluded in June 2016.[267] Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered in Tokyo on April 10, 2017,[268] and was released on May 5, 2017.[227]
The film is set two-to-three months after the events of Guardians of the Galaxy,[269][270] in 2014.[167] One of the film's post-credit sequences hints at the introduction of Adam Warlock,[271] after Gunn originally intended for Warlock to make a full appearance in Vol. 2. He noted that Warlock could appear in future Guardians films, and is considered "a pretty important part" of the cosmic side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[272] The Grandmaster, played by Jeff Goldblum, is seen dancing in the end credits, before his appearance in Thor: Ragnarok.
The film is set several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War,[285] which is eight years after the events of The Avengers.[286] In April 2016, Feige confirmed that characters from previous MCU films would appear in the film,[287] with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed to reprise his role as Tony Stark / Iron Man shortly thereafter.
The Avengers join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to battle Thanos, who is trying to amass the Infinity Stones.
