I Am Groot trailer: Groot embarks on several misadventures for the Disney+ series

Last Updated on July 24, 2022

On Friday, Marvel Studios unveiled their first I Am Groot trailer at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring the pint-sized Guardian of the Galaxy experiencing several misadventures. After being given a break from The Mandalorian’s Grogu, Disney is ready to attack your heartstrings with another adorable character misbehaving across the galaxy. The I Am Groot trailer gives us our first honest look at the animated spinoff featuring a character of few words.

At the panel, Marvel revealed that after the initial five animated shorts premiere in August, I Am Groot will return with additional episodes later.

In the I Am Groot trailer, we witness “Baby Groot” stumbling upon a tiny alien race that mistakes him for a threat. In the throes of fear, Groot nervously farts a leaf from his bark-covered butt. The aliens begin munching on the flatulent foilage, and the day is saved. Yeah. Soon, the trailer turns into an all-out dance part as Groot boogies down, sneaks around in pajamas, plays dress-up, and takes advantage of a hot spring. The footage is vibrant, colorful, fun, and targeted at audiences of all ages.

Each of the five shorts explores a different point in Groot’s childhood. Ryan Little, who served as a script coordinator and writer on What If…?, created I Am Groot and wrote the series. Kirsten Lepore directs and executive produces with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Guardians of the Galaxy film director James Gunn.

I Am Groot is one of two Guardians of the Galaxy spinoffs premiering on Disney+ this year. Marvel also plans on bringing The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special to the streamer ahead of the theatrical release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Are you excited about I Am Groot dancing onto Disney+ on August 10, 2022? Will you survive your children saying “I am Groot” every waking moment of every day after the premiere? Let us know where you stand in the comments section below.