Director James Gunn confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3 could have instead been a spin-off for Rocket & Groot.

DirectorJames Gunnconfirmed that a spin-off movie forRocket&Grootwas planned before it becameGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Groot Rocket Marvel

So, it’s only fitting that the last movie of Gunn’s trilogy finally explores Rocket’s backstory.

But Gunn also revealed in a new interview that this threequel could have been a spin-off movie instead.

Could This Movie Still Happen?

Rocket and Groot

Thus far, fans know thatGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Unfortunately, this leaves the fates of Rocket, Groot, and Nebula up in the air.

It’s only a question of that team still having Rocket and Groot in it.

James Gunn ‘Doesn’t Care’ About New Guardians of the Galaxy In MCU’s Future

Gunnteased Rocket’s fate to a fan on Instagram, but that could easily be a fake out.

Fans will discover what happens to Rocket and Groot when they seeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3on Friday, May 5.

James Gunn Debunks Rumor About How Guardians Vol. 3 Ends

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