Guardians of the Galaxy movies and shows in order

Peter Quill and his crew across the films, plus the Groot shorts and the holiday special. Full MCU release order.

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Release order follows when movies and shows came out and is the one we recommend for first-time watchers. Story order follows the MCU timeline and is more fun once you know the films.

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About the Guardians of the Galaxy watch order

The Guardians of the Galaxy movies in order are Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Vol. 2 (2017) and Vol. 3 (2023), all directed by James Gunn. Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot meet in the first film.

The list also has The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) and the I Am Groot shorts about Baby Groot. Between Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, the team fights Thanos in the Avengers films. Thor travels with them at the start of Love and Thunder.

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How many Guardians of the Galaxy movies are there?

Three: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Vol. 2 (2017) and Vol. 3 (2023). The Holiday Special (2022) is a shorter TV special on Disney+.

Do I need to watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?

No, you can skip it. It is set between Avengers: Endgame and Vol. 3, and it reveals that Mantis is Peter Quill's half-sister.

Do I need to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 before Vol. 3?

Yes. Vol. 3 closes the story of the team from the first two films. Watch Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame too, since Vol. 3 picks up after them.