As Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fans get ready for it, one of the film’s cast explained how it connects to The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+.
Before the group’s comeback in their own standalone sequel, The Guardians’ Holiday Special served as an original link between their final experiences in Avengers: Endgame and Thor: Love and Thunder. This even includes a few significant plot twists for the intergalactic band of misfits, enhancing their position as major cosmic players.
One of these disclosures was the affirmation of the half-sibling relationship between Star-Lord and Mantis, which has been speculated ever since their initial appearance together in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in 2017.
This relationship had only ever been hinted at in deleted scenes from the 2017 sequel, but it ended up being a crucial subplot on Disney+ to wrap out Phase 4.
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Mantis Star’s Links to guardians of the Galaxy 3 on Disney+
Pom Klementieff spoke on how Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 relates to The Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special in the Spring 2023 issue of Disney Twenty-Three Magazine.
When asked how Mantis and Peter Quill’s relationship alters now that their relationship as half-siblings and half-brothers has been established, Klementieff joyfully remarked on how their bond is stronger than ever:
“Of course, this strengthens their relationship. Also, it raises the stakes. It will be considerably more difficult if something were to happen to one of them.”
Reminiscing on how she and the cast made each scene in Guardians 3 extra memorable because it might have been their last time working together as a team, she said:
“That was a lengthy shoot, but it was so lovely. I recall that every time we shot a scene, we would say, “Well, this might be the last time we shoot this together!” Every scene became extremely special and emotional as a result. Even though the moment was humorous, it was grounded in the notion that it was the conclusion of a chapter. So, it was truly unique.
The film is “the pinnacle of everything we love,” executive producer Sara Smith added, reflecting on how viewers have grown up with the Guardians for almost ten years:
“I believe that the Guardians have helped us mature significantly. We’ve witnessed them struggle, change, fall in love, rise to fame, fail, and make both wise and foolish decisions. All of it culminated in this movie, where we finally witness each of them finding their true selves. It truly represents the apex of everything we cherish about the Guardians: love, loss, family, adventure, and finding one’s place in the cosmos.
Sean Gunn, a star of the Guardians movies, also spoke with the publication and discussed how Kraglin will find himself becoming closer to the group as a result of Yondu’s passing.
In his words, this team is “a place where people can find a family” they previously lacked:
“Kraglin, who was left without a family after Yondu died, experienced the same sense of disorientation as Quill. Also, we haven’t really examined it yet. The Guardians’ reputation as a sanctuary where those without families can find them, in my opinion, plays a significant role in Kraglin’s tale.”
You’ll have to watch the movie to see if this indicates Kraglin now views himself as a true Guardian, Gunn slyly retorted.
Christmas Special Prepares for the Emotional Journey of Guardians 3
Because Star-Lord and Mantis are brothers, the connection to the Holiday Special’s revelation will only heighten the emotion as this is the final chapter for the present edition of the Guardians.
With so many other tale details already established, it’s unclear how much of this information will be incorporated into the plot. Yet, the fact that fans are aware of the connection will only increase their interest in what transpires.
The Holiday Special is required viewing in order to catch up on what’s coming in Guardians 3, making this the first time the MCU has moved from cinemas to Disney+ back to theaters.
The familial elements that will be present in this new sequel will also be reinforced by the introduction of Star-Lord and Mantis, especially in light of the widespread expectation that not everyone on the crew will survive.
On May 5, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will hit theaters. Disney+ now offers the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special for streaming.
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