The original Guardians of the Galaxy team was introduced in Marvel Comics.
Marvel Studios announced plans to develop a Guardians of the Galaxy film as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
James Gunn was officially signed on as the director of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Filming for Guardians of the Galaxy started in various locations, including the UK and the US.
Guardians of the Galaxy had its world premiere.
Guardians of the Galaxy was released widely in theaters, becoming a commercial success.
Young Peter Quill is abducted from Earth by Yondu and his Ravagers after the death of his mother.
Peter, now grown, steals an orb and becomes wanted by various factions across the galaxy.
Peter encounters Gamora, an assassin and daughter of Thanos, who is also searching for the orb.
After their initial conflict, Peter is arrested by the Nova Corps for possession of the orb.
In prison, Peter meets Rocket, a genetically modified raccoon, and Groot, a sentient tree-like creature.
Peter, Rocket, Groot, and Gamora escape from the Kyln prison together, forming the beginnings of a team.
The group confronts Ronan, who seeks to use the orb's power to destroy planets as part of his vendetta.
After defeating Ronan, Peter, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, and Drax decide to work together as the Guardians of the Galaxy.
