I Am Groot: Season 1 (2022)
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Short animated adventures of Baby Groot exploring the galaxy. In story order it’s #19 of 81; by release date it was the 13th MCU series season, part of Phase Four. We grade it Optional, so it’s safe to skip if you’re short on time. At 5 episodes, about 3h 45m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | August 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 5 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #19 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
Short, wordless shorts with Baby Groot. Purely for fun. Nothing in them affects the wider story.
About I Am Groot: Season 1
The first batch of I Am Groot shorts follows the little sprout from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) through five tiny adventures: his first steps, a run-in with tiny blue creatures called the Grunds, a chase after a Gangalorian squirrel bird, a bath gone wrong and a grand creative project. A shape-shifting alien named Iwua, who copies Groot, also shows up.
Kirsten Lepore wrote and directed all five shorts, with James Gunn as an executive producer and photoreal CG animation from Luma Pictures. Vin Diesel recorded new lines as Baby Groot, Bradley Cooper voices Rocket, Trevor Devall voices Iwua, and Gunn himself voices a wristwatch. The shorts run about 4 to 6 minutes each, around 15 minutes in all. They premiered on August 10, 2022, as part of Phase Four. Reviews were warm, with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for the pacing and gags.
Good to know
- The five shorts are "Groot's First Steps," "The Little Guy," "Groot's Pursuit," "Groot Takes a Bath" and "Magnum Opus."
- Bradley Cooper returns as Rocket, and James Gunn has a voice cameo as a wristwatch.
- The shorts are set between Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and the mid-credits scene of Vol. 2.
- The season was added to Marvel HQ's YouTube channel in September 2023.
How to watch it
Watch these after Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, when Groot is still a baby. Gunn has said he sees the shorts as canon to themselves, so don't worry about fitting them into the larger timeline. All five take less time than a single TV episode, so watch them in one go. "Groot Takes a Bath" and "Magnum Opus" are the standouts. They're dialogue-light and work well for young kids.
What to watch before I Am Groot: Season 1
These earlier titles set up the characters and events I Am Groot: Season 1 builds on, in release order:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Where to watch I Am Groot: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch I Am Groot: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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I Am Groot: Season 1 FAQ
Who voices Groot in I Am Groot?
Vin Diesel, who recorded new lines for the series. Bradley Cooper also returns as Rocket.
When is I Am Groot set?
Between Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), before Groot grows into a teenager.
Who made I Am Groot?
Kirsten Lepore wrote and directed the shorts, and James Gunn was an executive producer on season 1.
Can you skip I Am Groot: Season 1?
Yes. It’s an Optional side story, and nothing major later depends on it.
How many episodes does I Am Groot: Season 1 have?
I Am Groot: Season 1 has 5 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does I Am Groot: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #19 of 81 in our story order.
Does I Am Groot: Season 1 have a post-credit scene?
Yes, at least one episode has an extra scene after the credits. We don’t describe it here to avoid spoilers; see our post-credit scenes guide.