Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Kernel Score: 89% · 8,070 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Released: 2023-05-03
Runtime: 150 minutes
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 worth watching?
Must-watch. A warm, funny and surprisingly sad send-off for the team, built around Rocket's painful backstory. It works best if you've seen the earlier films, and a few viewers found the plot thin.
Watch it if you
- loved the first two Guardians films
- want a superhero film with real feeling
- like a big soundtrack and a lot of heart
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier Guardians films
- are put off by scenes of animal cruelty
Best for: Superhero night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a PG-13 superhero action film with space battles and a mad-scientist villain.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Space battles and action typical of Marvel superhero films, rated PG-13.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
If you liked Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) — 90%: The original team, funny and warm, where it all started.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) — 86%: Same family bonds and music-driven fun, just earlier.
- The Suicide Squad (2021) — 84%: Another James Gunn misfit-team film, rougher and funnier.
- Thunderbolts* (2025) — 82%: A ragtag crew of damaged heroes with real emotion.
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — 90%: The biggest cosmic stakes in the same universe.
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) — 86%: Colourful, character-led Marvel adventure with heart.
Director
Cast
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
- Dave Bautista as Drax
- Karen Gillan as Nebula
- Pom Klementieff as Mantis
- Vin Diesel as Groot (voice)
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)
- Sean Gunn as Kraglin / Young Rocket (voice)
- Chukwudi Iwuji as The High Evolutionary
- Will Poulter as Adam Warlock
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 FAQ
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 worth watching?
Must-watch. A warm, funny and surprisingly sad send-off for the team, built around Rocket's painful backstory. It works best if you've seen the earlier films, and a few viewers found the plot thin.
Where can I watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
In the US you can stream Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 OK for kids?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a PG-13 superhero action film with space battles and a mad-scientist villain.
What movies are like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
If you liked Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, try Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Suicide Squad and Thunderbolts*.