Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
89%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
52 wins & 102 nominations total
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s action-packed plot, dazzling visuals, and irreverent humor add up to a sequel that’s almost as fun — if not quite as thrillingly fresh — as its predecessor.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is like a bag of chips – you can’t just have one. It’s hilarious, action-packed, and has Baby Groot, who steals the show with his cuteness. The characters are what make this movie so great, and even though the plot may be a bit complex and overlong, it’s still a fun ride. Plus, who doesn’t love a good dance sequence set to “Mr. Blue Sky”? Overall, it’s the perfect movie to watch on a lazy Saturday afternoon with a big bowl of popcorn.
Production Company(ies)
Universal International Pictures,,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Longcross Studios, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Surrey, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language
Year of Release
2017
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 Auro 11.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 15m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): May 5, 2017 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 22, 2017
Genre(s)
Adventure/Action
Keyword(s)
Worldwide gross: $863,756,051
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $966,492,197
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 101
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 105,397,186
US/Canada gross: $333,718,600
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $417,063,893
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 107
US/Canada opening weekend: $94,320,883
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $117,877,261
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 58
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $170,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $212,457,028
Production budget ranking: 87
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $114,408,109
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $639,627,060
ROI to date (est.): 196%
ROI ranking: 637
Zoe Saldana – Gamora
Bradley Cooper – Rocket (Voice)
Dave Bautista – Drax
Vin Diesel – Baby Groot (Voice)
Michael Rooker – Yondu
Kevin Feige – Producer
James Gunn – Director, Writer
Director(s)
James Gunn
Writer(s)
James Gunn
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
52 wins & 102 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (424) | Top Critics (83) | Fresh (360) | Rotten (64)
While it may not have the novelty of its predecessor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is hilarious, brimming with pathos, and real pretty to boot.
August 25, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Kambole Campbell
One Room With A View
TOP CRITIC
Even as Vol. 2 proves to be overlong and needlessly complex, with a last act that doesn’t merely drive the point home so much as hold you hostage to it, the movie proves endearing.
August 10, 2017
K. Austin Collins
The Ringer
TOP CRITIC
In Marvel lingo, Guardians 2 feels like a great six-issue arc, the kind of storytelling that used to be the backbone of superhero comics.
June 16, 2017
David Sims
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 also serves as a reminder of why it is we keep coming back to these movies, even as we know every single time that the heroes will prevail and the world will not end: it’s the characters, stupid.
May 30, 2017
Angie Han
Mashable
TOP CRITIC
As Baby Groot’s companions battle the tentacular horror in the background, we’re treated to the delightful spectacle of the mini-veggie juking his way through “Mr. Blue Sky” in the opening credits.
May 12, 2017
Christopher Orr
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
All in all, it’s a helluva fun ride and the platonic ideal of a Saturday afternoon matinee.
May 11, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
It entertains by finding an equilibrium between diversionary thrills and emotional substance.
April 4, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Like its predecessor, it stands on its own and might as well have 10 sequels without having to flirt with other Marvel movies. Paradoxically, despite being the funniest film in the MCU, it is, at the same time, the most emotional [Full review in Spanish]
January 2, 2022 | Rating: 5/5
Luis Bond
Globovision
Baby Groot steals the show…
August 25, 2021
Hosea Rupprecht
Pauline Center for Media Studies
The jokey demeanor that informed the first film remains, even if writer-director James Gunn forces too many gags. But the freshness of the characters remains intact, and the actors continue to interact in a manner that supports the narrative spine.
August 17, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
You just can’t help but have a smile on your face right away.
June 24, 2021
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
Not all the pieces fit … but what doesn’t work never sticks around long enough to ruin the whole shebang.
May 19, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Michael J. Casey
Michael J. Cinema…
Plot
After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes known as the “Guardians of the Galaxy” to save the galaxy.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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