15 Most Important Film Sequels Coming In 2017
7. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
The first Guardians of the Galaxy stands as one of the best, more original outings for the MCU. Without too many of the trappings of the shared universe the initial film demonstrated that Marvel could sell not only B-list characters but completely unknown, insanely offbeat ones. A talking raccoon and a sentient tree are now two of the most beloved figures in the entire MCU.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 released its first trailer recently and looks to be much the same as the first. Though this is no bad thing, of course. Now a fully-fledged intergalactic superhero team, they must band together to unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's parenthood alluded to in the first film.
Vol.2 looks to be giving a lot of creative control to director James Gunn, again without being too tightly tied to the wider MCU it is possible that Gunn has been given too much control ultimately making a film that Marvel audiences may not adhere to.
The most important factor here though is whether Gunn will be able top the first film's awesome mixtape.
UK Release Date: 28 April
USA Release Date: 5 May