Marvel Studios officially announces the development of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 following the success of the first film.
James Gunn is confirmed to return as the writer and director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Core cast members including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper are confirmed to reprise their roles.
Principal photography for the film concludes after several months of shooting.
The film surpasses $850 million in worldwide box office revenue, becoming a major commercial success.
The Guardians are active as a team, taking on missions across the galaxy and gaining notoriety for their exploits.
The Guardians complete a mission retrieving valuable batteries for the Sovereign race but are pursued for stealing some, leading to a space chase and battle.
The Guardians visit Ego after learning Peter Quill’s father might be alive; they land on Ego’s planet and are introduced to him.
Guardians uncover Ego’s true plan to remake the universe and fight back as Ego attempts to assimilate them into himself.
Yondu and his crew rescue Peter after his confrontations with Ego and help weaken Ego’s control.
Guardians destroy Ego’s core, defeating him and restoring safety to the galaxy.
Yondu sacrifices himself to save Peter Quill during Ego’s destruction, fulfilling a paternal role.
After Ego’s defeat, the Guardians mourn Yondu and set course together, stronger as a family unit.
