The movie is out next week for release, but Marvel and Disney are so confident for the James Gunn directed Guardians of the Galaxy that they’ve already green-lighted a sequel, which will be a part of the next slate of movies in Marvel’s Phase 3.
The news came at Comic-Con at the end of the gigantic Marvel panel, and Gunn confirmed it on his Twitter page:
Yes, I’m writing and directing the sequel to for theaters July 28 2017. But first go see the first one out next week!
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn)
The Avengers cast appeared in person at the panel; Gunn and Guardians star Chris Pratt appeared on video to address the crowd.
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