James Gunnreacted to those who questioned his decision to gender-swap a keyGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Marvel Studios latest entry into theMCUhas made waves.

Indeed,Guardians 3has been themost critically praised Marvel movie in over a year.

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Fans loved its emotionally resonant story, in-depth characterizations, and over-the-top action sequences.

But it was impossible to kindly everyone.

James Gunn Reacts to Cosmo Controversy

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Cosmo in Guardians of the Galaxy 3

3director James Gunn took toTwitterto respond to those who took issue withCosmo the Spacedogbeing female in the movie.

Keeping it wasn’t inaccurate as the comic is a male dog It serves no purpose to change it.

Cosmo would not exist without Laika.

Marvel Just Gender-Swapped the MCU’s New Guardians of the Galaxy Hero

Why does it upset you so much?

That sameTwitter userdoubled down on their complaint:

Because the whole point of an adaptation is to adapt.

You adapt the source material as I stated.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Announces 11 Main Cast Members

And I hate comics changing established characters as well (unless they state its a multiverse thing.)

And Gunn had none of it, emphasizing the process of adaptation:

Its always a multiverse thing.

Thats what the MCU is - a different version of Earth 616.

James Gunn Felt Pressured to Include 1 Major Character In Guardians 3

And, again, you should look up the meaning of adapt.

Gunn Continues To Shoot Straight

James Gunn isno stranger to calling out people on Twitter.

Hes alreadycleared up several misconceptionsabout the pre-production process of 2025sSuperman: Legacy.

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