Guardians of the Galaxy (2015)
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The Guardians search for the Cosmic Seed and keep the galaxy out of Thanos’s hands. This 2015 Marvel series was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. All 79 episodes stream on Disney+ in the US, about 28h 58m in all.
| Release date | September 5, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 79 × ~22 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Built on the success of the 2014 film, with a similar soundtrack-driven tone.
About Guardians of the Galaxy (2015)
This cartoon treats Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot as an established crew. In season 1 they get hold of the Spartaxian CryptoCube, which holds a map to the Cosmic Seed, a weapon that could create a new universe, and they have to destroy it before it can be used. Season 2 brings in the Avengers, the High Evolutionary and Adam Warlock, and the final season, Mission Breakout, turns the team into fugitives after the Collector frames them.
Marty Isenberg developed the series for Marvel Animation, and it ran on Disney XD from September 2015 to June 2019 across three seasons. Will Friedle voices Star-Lord, Trevor Devall is Rocket, Vanessa Marshall is Gamora, David Sobolov is Drax and Kevin Michael Richardson is Groot. Isaac C. Singleton Jr. voices Thanos, and Jonathan Frakes plays Star-Lord's father, J'son. Episodes are named after or reference pop songs from the 1960s to the 1980s. Season 1 holds an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Gizmodo said the show went "from disappointing to delightful."
Good to know
- Seth Green voices Howard the Duck, the only actor from the films to return.
- The team's guest spots on Avengers Assemble and Ultimate Spider-Man were reportedly test runs for this show.
- Season 3 crosses over with the Spider-Man series, with Venom, Carnage and a Stan Lee guest role.
- A 12-song soundtrack album, Cosmic Mix Vol. 1, was released from season 1.
How to watch it
Start with season 1 for the Cosmic Seed story, which is the most self-contained arc and a good fit right after the 2014 film. The series doesn't follow MCU continuity, so treat it as its own thing. Season 2 is the one to pick if you want Adam Warlock and the High Evolutionary, and season 3 adds the Spider-Man crossover. Fans of the films' humor and retro music will feel at home, and it works well for kids, too.
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) FAQ
Who voices Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy cartoon?
Will Friedle voices Peter Quill. Chris Pratt, who plays him in the films, isn't in the series.
How many seasons of Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) are there?
Three. The last season was subtitled Mission Breakout, and the show ended in June 2019.
Is the Guardians of the Galaxy cartoon a sequel to the movie?
No. It launched the year after the 2014 film but tells its own stories in a separate continuity, with a different voice cast.
Can you skip Guardians of the Galaxy (2015)?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU timeline, so nothing in the MCU depends on it.
How many episodes does Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) have?
Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) has 79 episodes, around 22 minutes each.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) part of the MCU?
It was made by Marvel Television alongside the MCU films. Marvel has since folded some of these shows into its official timeline; see our Netflix and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. canon guides for details.