10 New MCU Characters We Can't Wait To See In 2023

10. Lylla

Being the closing entry in the trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be last time we should see Star-Lord, Drax, Nebula, Gamora, Mantis, Groot, and Rocket together. Just to make this instalment more emotional, GOTG Vol. 3 will introduce Rocket's old flame - a sapient otter called Lylla.

Although Lylla and Rocket were born as ordinary creatures, they were endowed with heightened intelligence after undergoing genetic experimentation. Because they went through the gruelling procedures together, the pair share a special bond. Together, Lylla and Rocket have battled all sorts of zany enemies, including killer clowns, a mercenary jackrabbit, and and a toy-obsessed mole. (Those guys probably won't be implemented into the movie.)

As ridiculous as Lylla sounds, GOTG's director, James Gunn, has a talent for making viewers fall in love with wacky characters. After all, he's made us care about a tree, a man-eating shark, and a guy called Polka Dot Man. Not only is Lylla sure to be a welcome and adorable addition to the team, it'll be interesting to learn of Rocket's origin and see a more vulnerable side to the furry critter.