WithGuardians of the Galaxy 2hitting theaters in just a few short months, we’re already starting to see some of the merchandise for this superhero sequel. Last month, NECA unveiled their life-sizedBaby Groot, which stands 10″ tall and was created from the digital files used in making the movie. Today,Guardians 2directorJames Gunnunveiled two more toys, the Funko Pop and Dorbz dolls featuring the human form of Ego the Living Planet, played in the sequel byKurt Russell.
Unfortunately, this post fromJames Gunn’s Facebook didn’t offer any pricing details or a release date quite yet, but those details may be coming soon. Fans who attended Marvel’s Comic-Con panel last summer got their first look atEgo the Living Planet, who was revealed to be the father ofChris Pratt’s Star-Lord. There still is much we don’t know about this character, but hopefully we’ll learn much more between now and the May 5 release date. Marvel hasn’t announced when the next batch of footage will arrive, but directorJames Gunndid reveal some interesting tidbits last month
During one of his many Twitter Q&A sessions,James Gunnexplained that he has never had to “worry” about placing his story within theMCU continuity. The reason for this is because hisGuardiansmovies are set so far off in space that they can’t be connected to these Earthbound stories. It has been confirmed that all of theseGuardianswill be part of theAvengers: Infinity Warstories, which means that these cosmic heroes will likely have to come back down to Earth at some point.
For the second year in a row, Marvel will kick off the summer movie season with one of its highly-anticipated sequels. Last year, the studio releasedCaptain America: Civil Waras the first summer movie, earning $408 million domestically and $1.1 billion worldwide from a $250 million budget. This year, the studio will start the summer movie season with the superhero sequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which hits theaters nationwide May 5, the only movie currently slated for release on that weekend. The firstGuardians of the Galaxy moviewas released in August 2014, and became the surprise hit of the year, earning $333.1 million domestically and $773.3 million worldwide from a $170 million budget.
TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2cast is lead byChris Prattas Star-Lord,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley CooperasRocket RaccoonandVin Dieselas Groot. New cast members includeKurt Russellas Ego the Living Planet, Star-Lord’s father,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Pom Klementieffas Mantis,Chris Sullivanas Taserface andTommy Flanaganas Tullk.James GunndirectsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2from his own screenplay, withKevin Feigeproducing. There has already been talk ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3in the works, but there have also been rumors thatJames Gunnmay not return, although that hasn’t been set in stone quite yet. Take a look at the new Funko and Dorbz Ego the Living Planet toys forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2below.
