Where to start
Guardians of the Galaxy
4 versions · originally a film, 2014
This saga chronicles a dysfunctional band of cosmic outcasts forging a chosen family while navigating intergalactic threats and personal trauma.
✦ Most fans start here
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
The original movie
✦ Start hereGuardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn · Film · 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) establishes the franchise's irreverent tone and introduces the core team dynamics. It is essential for viewers who want to see how these unlikely heroes first unite.
2017 film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
James Gunn · Film · 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) expands the emotional stakes by focusing on Peter Quill's lineage. This installment is perfect for those interested in deeper character development and exploration of familial bonds.
2022 film
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
James Gunn · Film · 2022
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) offers a brief, lighthearted detour from the series' high-stakes action. It serves as a festive, character-focused interlude for established fans of the team's chemistry.
2023 film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn · Film · 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) provides a high-stakes, emotional conclusion to the trilogy. It is designed for viewers seeking a definitive, hard-hitting finale that tests the limits of the team's loyalty.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Guardians of the Galaxy movies in?
To experience the story chronologically, begin with the 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy. Follow this with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 released in 2017, then view The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special from 2022, and conclude the series with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 released in 2023.
Is The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special required viewing?
While it is a standalone story released in 2022, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special provides additional character development between the events of the second and third main films. Watching it helps maintain the complete narrative flow before you start Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
How many films are in the Guardians of the Galaxy series?
There are four distinct projects in the series. This includes the three main feature films, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, as well as the 2022 release titled The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
When was the final installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy released?
The final installment of the main trilogy, titled Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, was released in 2023. This film serves as the conclusion to the story arcs established in the original 2014 Guardians of the Galaxy movie and its 2017 sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.