A Marvel Studios Special Presentation: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

A Marvel Studios Special Presentation: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)

About

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a musical comedy and a holiday-themed spin-off from the Guardians of the Galaxy series. As of now, the detailed plot and summary haven't been fully released yet, but it is produced by Marvel Studios and it infuses classic Christmas elements with the unpredictable and hilarious Marvel action and adventure. Expect to see your favorite characters in a brand new, festive setting.

Making / Production

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is directed by James Gunn, who also wrote the screenplay. The production started filming in 2021 with the goal of releasing it in the 2022 Christmas season. Despite the pandemic, the production team managed to pull the project together while ensuring the safety of all cast and crew.

Actors

• Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord - The charming and humorous leader of the team.
• Zoe Saldana as Gamora - The fierce and disciplined warrior who, this time around, tries to unravel the mystery of Christmas.
• Dave Bautista as Drax - The powerful and literal destroyer with unexpected comedic timing.
• Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot - A sentient, tree-like creature who brings light and laughter to every moment.
• Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon - An intense, wise-cracking mercenary with a surprisingly soft side.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Holiday Special is the first time the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has created a thematic holiday episode.
• The film was shot simultaneously with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
• Director James Gunn has assured fans that the Holiday Special has meaning and isn’t just a 'fun, goofy' thing.

Awards

As the movie is not yet released, there is no information available about any awards.

Quotes

• At this point, no official quotes from the film have been released.

Music, Soundtrack

• Given the previous Guardians of the Galaxy films’ usage of classic oldies, it is expected this holiday special may use popular Christmas tunes in a similar vein.