Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
MovieRecommended
The Guardians rally to save Rocket and confront his creator, the High Evolutionary. It was the 32nd MCU film released, part of Phase Five, and it’s #62 of 81 in story order. We grade it Recommended: you’ll follow the saga without it, but it adds a lot. At 2h 30m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | James Gunn |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Chukwudi Iwuji |
| Release date | May 5, 2023 |
| Runtime | 2h 30m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 82% critics · IMDb 7.9/10 |
| Box office | $846M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Five |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #62 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Guardians of the Galaxy movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Closes the Guardians trilogy; introduces Adam Warlock.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: tap to reveal
Teases the new Guardians roster.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Guardians of the Galaxy order
- Drax order
- Nebula order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Gamora order
- Star-Lord order
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 FAQ
Can you skip Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3?
You can, but it’s essential for Guardians fans.
When was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 released?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released on May 5, 2023.
Where does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fit in the MCU timeline?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set in the present day and sits at #62 of 81 in story order.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.
What to watch before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 builds on, in release order:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | Vi Movies & TV | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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