3has in store for one fan-favorite member.

James Gunnrecently confirmed that besidesStar-Lord,Rocket the Racoon is the secret heroof the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.

The final Guardians film promises to be aRocket-centric tearjerker, but more surprises await before thisMCUfranchise ends.

Rocket Racoon in Guardians of Galaxy Vol 2

The synopsis has revealed that the Guardians must embark"on a dangerous mission to saveRocket’slife."

This synopsis comes after an earlier synopsis released with the film’s trailer last month.

“In Marvel Studios ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy 3

3’ our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere.

But it isnt long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rockets turbulent past.

Each installment sees universal themes of friendship and family play out on an epic scale.

New Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Trailer Reveals Brutal Rocket Scene

After all, as he says in the trailer, he’s"done running.”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3releases in theatres on May 5, 2023.

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