20 Essential Movie Moments That Will Define 2017

16. Ego Arrives - Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 Ego
Disney

The Moment: Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) comes into contact with his long lost father, Ego the Living Planet (Kurt Russell).

Why It Will Define 2017: The most compelling mystery coming away from 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy was the identity of Peter Quill's father, and that it apparently ends up being Kurt freaking Russell is almost too awesome for words.

There's little doubt that Russell's going to be an effortless scene-stealer here, and seeing him awkwardly attempt to bond with his son will likely be both hilarious and affecting.

Don't be surprised if Ego ends up an instant fan favourite character, though that depends on whether or not those persistent rumours about him being a secret villain pan out or not.

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