My Thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Trailer

So I know I’m a little late to the game on this one, but WOW that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer the other day you guys! I so loved the Guardians in the Holiday Special and I’m so excited to have them back. But…the trailer is also scaring me a little bit. There’s a lot going on here, so let’s break it down and talk about some reactions, shall we?

0:00-0:03 I love how the intro faded into the music player that they have on the ship! Marvel is always coming in clutch with those transitions, man, it always makes the cinematography so incredible.

0:03-0:06 I love Quill’s new outfit here, I think the Nova Corps probably supplied this to them is my guess? Also side thought here, but I’m curious to see how this will tie in to Thor: Love and Thunder, or if they will even mention it in this film. Since that is the last time we saw them, technically (besides the Holiday Special!).

0:06-0:10 Looks like the gang’s been traveling a lot! Which makes sense after they left Thor and said they had places to be, lol.

0:10-0:12 At first I thought they were going back to Earth with this shot, because it looks like a suburban neighborhood or something of that matter, so it was such a fun surprise later on in the trailer to see that it was a different neighborhood from a different planet!

0:12-0:15 The whole TEAM is rocking these new outfits! I love it! Also, the way Groot looks now absolutely KILLS me, he makes me laugh every time I see him on screen. In the best way though, I love this new Groot look!

0:16-0:24 It was so interesting to see how many different alien species were on this planet! It looks like there might be many instead of just one (such as just Kree or just Skrulls, etc.). I’m curious to know if there is a specific reason the Guardians are on this planet or if they are just checking in throughout the galaxy.

0:25-0:34 NOT DRAX JUST THROWING THAT DODGEBALL AT THAT KID HAHAHA I lost it 😂 I love Drax but I feel like his go-to is always just to hurl something or someone when he doesn’t know what’s going on HAHAH

0:34-0:39 Gosh, these space shots get me every time, they are so beautiful! Quill definitely seems upset though, I’m curious if it has to do with Gamora?

0:40-0:43 UM EXCUSE ME, BABY ROCKET? I’m excited to learn more about his backstory but I feel like it’s absolutely going to DESTROY ME, he looks so sad! 😟

0:43-0:47 Is that the Guardians in different colored suits? Are they about to do a space walk? I’m so curious.

0:50-0:51 GAMORA IS BACK!! But I’m also curious what that picture is. My guess is it’s either her and Quill (most likely), or it’s a picture of her and Nebula. But I also feel like Nebula totally would not let her take a picture together, both past and present so who knows about that one hahaha 😂 Or perhaps the whole team?

0:51-0:55 Okay so clearly Quill is unconscious here, but I totally doubt he’s injured because Rocket is straight up DRINKING A SMOOTHIE AHAHHA I can’t with them

0:55-0:59 Rocket’s “I’m done running” line is where it starts to make me nervous, here. I think it’s probably a great reflection of how he is going to face his past. But it also makes me think this might be the last we see of Rocket 🙁

0:59-1:01 Woah, was that a worm hole?!

1:02-1:03 I’m curious if that is Nebula just chilling, or if we are going to see more of her inner struggle that she may also have about Gamora?

1:03-1:04 Who is that running? Also the blue-robe person looks familiar, but I can’t quite place why?

1:05 GAMORA AGAINNNNN I feel like someone either broke into the ship she’s hanging out on, or she’s totally getting ready for battle here.

1:05-1:08 Okay so clearly Gamora goes to hang out with the Guardians again here, but it lowkey looks like a prison? They are all wearing orange jumpsuits…also was Drax shot? Also scared for him, too. I have a feeling Drax may go out after this one 😭

1:09-1:12 They’re JUMPIN THROUGH SPACE these guys are busy! Also, space walking again? We can see that it looks like it’s Mantis so it definitely is the Guardians. I’m curious why the space walk? What are they after here?

1:12-1:15 “We’ll all fly away together, one last time, into the forever and beautiful sky”. Oh god. This is another big reason why I think Rocket may be at the end. It also makes me think that the Guardians are going to face some super big threat this movie. And I’m SCARED.

1:15-1:18 Who is Quill jumping at? WHAT ARE THEY RUNNING FROM?! WHO’S SHIP IS CHASING THEM I’M SCARED--

1:18-1:19 It’s nice to see Nebula so happy for once! I feel like she’s got so much trauma and weight on her, so to see her having fun is so nice.

1:19-1:21 Who is that dude? Someone is hurt. I just know it. The little blood drop is confirming it for me. And I think it’s gonna be Rocket. AND I DON’T WANT HIM TO GO I LOVE HIM SO MUCH.

1:21-1:23 I think this is the scene where either Rocket or Drax dies. I’m calling it right now. Ugh. So sad though.

1:23-1:25 OMG ROCKET’S FRIEND 🥰 my heart

1:25-1:27 ALIENS ALIENS ALIENS

1:27-1:28 I know this guy and I can’t figure out why! Who is that? Is that Adam Warlock? I feel like it is. That sounds right in my head.

1:29-1:35 Groot’s “We Are Groot” I am crying 😭 and Rocket surrounded by white light? I feel like this is going to be a scene of him dying for sure. Also not Groot using like 20 tree limbs to shoot HAHAH that was awesome!

1:35-1:43 LOVE the logo for this movie! And loved that it was in a different language before changing to say “Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3” in English.

1:43-1:52 If Drax dies, I’M GOING TO MISS QUIPS LIKE THIS HAHAH he’s such a good character, I love how literal he is but also how hilarious he is.
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1:52-1:56 THE DATE, so close yet so far! Every year, a Marvel movie comes out around the time of my birthday, and this is my 2023 birthday week movie, so I’m pumped!

Overall, I’m super scared for what might happen to the Guardians this round. I’m excited to get more of them, though, I feel like they are so fun and such a great group of Heroes to watch on screen! I think I’m most excited to learn more about Rocket’s backstory. How about all of you? May can’t come soon enough!