The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
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The Guardians travel to Earth to give Star-Lord the perfect Christmas. This Phase Four special sits at #60 of 81 in story order. It’s Optional: a side story you can watch whenever you like. It runs 44 minutes and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | November 25, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 44m |
| IMDb rating | 6.9/10 |
| Phase | Phase Four |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #60 of 81 in chronological order |
| Part of | Guardians of the Galaxy movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
A festive Guardians side story that reveals Mantis is Peter Quill’s half-sister, which carries into Vol. 3.
Post-credit scene
Yes, there’s an extra scene after the credits, so keep watching once they start.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Guardians of the Galaxy order
- Drax order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Star-Lord order
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special FAQ
Can you skip The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?
Yes. Nothing major later depends on it, so we grade it Optional.
When was The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special released?
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was released on November 25, 2022.
Where does The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #60 of 81 in our story order.
Does The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits, so keep watching once they start.
What to watch before The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Where to watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Watching it outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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