Director James Gunn confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will set a franchise record runtime.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3directorJames Gunnrevealed that the Guardians' thirdMCUmovie will set a new record with its lengthy runtime.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3

3will be the longest movie in his MCU trilogy.

2clocked in at 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Last year’sThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialon Disney+ became the franchise’s shortest outing at only 44 minutes.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Will a Long Runtime Help Guardians 3?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3will arrive in theaters on May 5.

James Gunn Hypes Up Guardians of the Galaxy 3’s Long Runtime: ‘Not a Second Is Wasted’

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