James Gunn explained the meaning behind Groot’s ending in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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DirectorJames Gunnrevealed the true meaning behindGroot’snotable ending line inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Essentially, audiences are now officially part of the Guardians' family.

Groot Question Mark

With aTweetsaying"Yes thats exactly what it means.

We Are Groot

Once again, in a sense,“We are Groot.

Further, this revealed meaning behind the ending ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Groot in Guardians 3 ending

3makes the"We are Groot"moment in the firstGuardiansall the more emotional as well.

Just beforethat version of Groot dies, the audience is seemingly able to understand him too.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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