I'd imagine that even Marvel was surprised with how well GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY was received, but with a sequel on the way, they must be feeling the pressure to deliver something on par or greater than the first film. James Gunn has returned to write and direct GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, and with production set to officially kick off very soon, we've already seen several photos of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, and Michael Rooker rehearsing for the new sequel. Everyone seems very pleased to be returning to the Marvel universe, but Chris Pratt is feeling particularly excited to be busting out Awesome Mix Vol. 2.
Got to love to an actor who gets into character right off the bat. 2014 was a great year for Marvel, both GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER stood out as the best, at least for me, of what Phase Two had to offer. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 will be sharing 2017 with both THOR: RAGNAROK and the untitled SPIDER-MAN film, here's hoping that history will repeat itself with another block of success for Marvel.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is set for a May 5, 2017 release.