The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Series, 2022, Phase 4, Set in 2025
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is #46 of 69 in release order and #49 of 69 in chronological order in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The story
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special recap
At Christmas on Knowhere, which the Guardians have bought, Kraglin tells how Yondu once ruined Peter Quill's Christmas as a boy. Mantis and Drax decide to cheer Quill up, still missing the original Gamora, by finding him the perfect gift on Earth: his childhood hero, the actor Kevin Bacon. In Hollywood, they get into trouble, frighten Bacon, and kidnap him and fly him to Knowhere.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special ending explained
Quill is upset that they kidnapped Kevin Bacon, but Bacon agrees to stay for the Christmas party and sing. Mantis tells Quill that she is his half-sister, since they share a father, Ego, and the two celebrate together.
Where to watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is streaming on Disney+ in the US.
Ratings
IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 95%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, before Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
- Chronological order: after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, before Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
What to watch before The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
In release order, 33 Marvel Cinematic Universe essentials come before The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022), from Iron Man (2008) to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special itself is optional in the Marvel Cinematic Universe order.
Cast
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Dave Bautista as Drax
- Karen Gillan as Nebula
- Pom Klementieff as Mantis
- Vin Diesel as Groot (voice)
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)
- Sean Gunn as Kraglin
- Rhett Miller as Bzermikitokolok
- Murry Hammond as Alien Band (Kortolbookalia)
- Ken Bethea as Alien Band (Sliyavastojoo)
- Philip Peeples as Alien Band (Phloko)
- Michael Rooker as Yondu
Directed by James Gunn.