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When pressed about what the future holds for the Guardians franchise after the long-awaited third installment, Gunn said viewers should expect a new lineup for the team, insisting that the third installment will be the last time the crew. original will be seen together.
“This is the end for us. This is the last time people will see this team of Guardians ... I just want to be true to the characters, I want to be true to the story, and I want to give people the conclusion they deserve for this story. So it's always a bit scary; I'm doing my best."
Written and directed by James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will hit theaters in 2023, although an official release date has not yet been announced. Filming for the film is expected to officially start by the end of 2021.
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillan, Will Poulter will be back in the cast along with Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper who will again offer their voices. Chris Hemsworth is also expected in the film Thor.