James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the fourth MCU film, offered a melancholic update centered on the titular team of heroes.
Despite decisively defeating the tall evolutionist, Vol. 3 concluded by showing how most of the original team members made the decision to retire. However, the film’s post-credits sequence shows that a new team of Guardians of the Galaxy has been formed, led by Rocket Raccoon.