Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
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The Guardians unravel the mystery of Star-Lord's parentage while facing a cosmic threat. In story order it’s #18 of 81; by release date it was the 15th MCU film, part of Phase Three. You can skip it and still follow along, but we recommend it for the characters and setup. It runs 2h 16m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | James Gunn |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Kurt Russell, Karen Gillan |
| Release date | May 5, 2017 |
| Runtime | 2h 16m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 85% critics · IMDb 7.6/10 |
| Box office | $864M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Three |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #18 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Set shortly after Vol. 1 |
| Part of | Guardians of the Galaxy movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Deepens the Guardians; Adam Warlock tease pays off in Vol. 3.
Post-credit scene
There’s more after the credits. Open the box if you want to know what happens; it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: tap to reveal
Multiple tags, including the original Guardians team.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Guardians of the Galaxy order
- Drax order
- Nebula order
- Groot order
- Rocket order
- Gamora order
- Star-Lord order
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 FAQ
Can you skip Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?
You can, but fans love it, and it deepens the Guardians before Infinity War.
When was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 released?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was released on May 5, 2017.
Where does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 fit in the MCU timeline?
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is set shortly after Vol. 1 and sits at #18 of 81 in story order.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
To get the most out of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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