GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: Holiday Special is Fantastic! (2022) | First Time Watching

[@HeroesReforged]

That is NOT Mark Hamill.

[@loganbigmo]

I think I've replied to very single Hamill comment I've seen (at least under Top Comments) informing them.

[@Aishakenya824]

This special made me really appreciate Mantis. She was never one of my favorites, but after watching this special, she jumped up to the top

[@mrreddington777]

For sure

[@NikstSWE]

"Get over the zargnuts!!" XD

[@Bbharry9e]

Yea me too

[@toshtao1]

They finally gave her character development, that's why.

[@Aishakenya824]

@@NikstSWE 😂

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

“GET OVER THE ZARG-NUTS!” was my favorite moment. Her unbridled rage is terrifying and hilarious.

[@GangstaStan010]

Yeah it's scarier when you realize how dangerous she is. And as a human you have no way of stopping her. Like, people think she isn't bullet proof because she avoided being shot. But she survived being hit in the skull with a fucking meteor. 😂

[@XxXDestroyer]

@@GangstaStan010 True, she could do some really messed up things if she wanted lol.

[@ItsAVolcano]

And shows that she's very much Ego's daughter, fun and personable right up until you push them.😅

[@Eternal_Placidity]

@@GangstaStan010Yup, I’d imagine her being half celestial has something to do with that.

[@tristanmilner9511]

I love how when Rocket jumped at Bacon, Nebula drew her gun on him. They really bonded after the Snap. I know it's played as a joke, but a couple of good satellites to communicate over millions of light years makes a lot of sense for nearly every space travelling sci-fi property.

[@thedarkknight2221]

BEST HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVER!!! The sight of Rocket getting Bucky’s arm and tearing up was both heartwarming and hilarious. And I loved that we found out Peter and Mantis are siblings!

[@mulukh7]

It's not just one of the little dash trinkets, it's the first one! Which not only means Yondu collects them because of Peter but that it became a tradition

[@mageeaaron2624]

24:02 Now this, puts a smile on my face! I knew Star-Lord would still accept Mantis as his sister, but hearing him say this was still satisfying 😌

[@maximillianosaben]

Michael Rooker and the young Peter Quill did perform their roles on set, and it was animated afterwards.

[@elbruces]

I thought it looked rotoscoped, which is when they trace the animation over live footage.

[@pieceofgosa]

They should do this with every group/character. I want to see Wong & Dr Strange host the Kamar Taj Christmas party or She-Hulk & Daredevil trying to get away for a quiet Christmas together & it getting crashed by the entire Banner family, Foggy Nelson & (for some reason) The Grandmaster.

[@Poineapples]

Gunn said in a tweet that Nebula went back to earth and hunted Bucky down, ripped off his new arm, and then left because she was feeling so christmasy

[@marshsundeen]

Poor Bucky.

[@fluffymonkeyyy6617]

That's hilarious, poor Bucky

[@legendswarble2845]

That's so wonderfully in character for her. I love it lmao

[@Eternal_Placidity]

I wish there was a post credit scene of Bucky without his arm. That would’ve been hilarious.

[@fxbear]

That opening song has been stuck in my head for four days.

[@akdollface007]

I LOVE hearing all of your laughter! Mantis and Drax is a great combo. 😂💀 And Nebula’s, “You can’t run from me, Bacon!” 😏💀😆😂

[@wheelz9414]

It's funny because you could tell Hector was a few seconds ahead of Adam and Agustin because he would react a split second before the others but still this was great and I loved this special

[@wheelz9414]

@Heroes_Reforged010 Congratulations you've earned being reported to KZbin for trying to scam people

[@Megaproductions302]

James Gunn recently confirmed that Thor Love and Thunder takes place weeks after Endgame and that the Holiday Special and Volume 3 take place several years after Thor left the group. This explains Groot’s new growth and also the new ship which is called The Bowie.

[@loganbigmo]

Nope. Gunn said that in his head he envisioned Thor spending just weeks with the Guardians, but admitted that it doesn't line up with the timeline. Cause according to _Thor: Love and Thunder_ Thor spent quite some time with the Guardians. Timeline wise Endgame is October 2023 & Thor 4 is somewhere 2024. He also did not say that Holiday Special & Vol. 3 is "years" after Thor left. I would say _Love and Thunder_ is 2024, this Special seems to be December 2025 & Vol. 3 is 2026

[@Martinbumms]

Rocket being nice and losing it within a second because someone called him a racoon will never not make me laugh

[@jediclonekag13]

This was such a fun holiday special, and I especially loved how hilarious Drax and Mantis were throughout this.

[@alexisbk9576]

Absolutely loved this Christmas special! Mantis and Drax were hysterical together 😂. Cosmo the space dog was too cute. Kevin Bacon and the Old 97's sounded awesome. Really digging these special presentations

[@kvoltti]

Groot's new design is probably meant to be an easier costume for the theme parks

[@OneHuntiBoi]

it 100% is. no doubt also cheaper for this too.

[@thedefinitionisthis]

@@OneHuntiBoi except that Gunn confirmed that Groot is still 100% CGI. Costs money to design, render and animate a completely new build that hasn't been seen before.

[@kvoltti]

@@thedefinitionisthis yeah but the design is clearly easier to realize in real life. So even if it’s cgi in the movie, it’s been designed with the practical costume in mind.

[@Thurrak]

But also on the CGI budget.

[@Magdalena8008s]

This Special was something special. I love it for what it is, and also for setting up GOTG3 in a certain way as to James didn't have to spend time explaining in the film.

[@mageeaaron2624]

This is where the fun begins! Love these Marvel Christmas Special! 🙏🏽

[@wiseman171]

Thanks for the company guys, really needed it tonight

[@GurinderJohal]

This was such a fun and warm watch, I’ve watched it over 3 times already and every time alongside the lads via Patron!!!

[@katschaccc]

And just like that mantis became one of my favorite characters in the mcu

[@Cream-2128]

I mean I love finally mantis got to show she can fight. She’s the best hand to hand person in comics

[@echo.echo08]

i love Mantis here. The way she talks reminds me of a good friend who moved away-soft-spoken by default, but has a raspy roar for sudden emotions just like Mantis with the "Get over the zarg-nuts!" (5:56) And I like her banter with Drax, which reminds me of those hilarious videos where children act like grown-ups and their conversations are almost pointless and they argue over petty things but all so serious-like.

[@Kydabra]

Wow, you guys are so close to 100K!!! You deserve it! Thanks for another great reaction!

[@EddieDexterStewart]

10:59 Ya know...I can actually picture you three having this kind of an adventure! 😆

[@p0laris74yt8]

Is it bad I saw Adam’s background and immediately thought “Hope that’s green enough to have some fun editing shenanigans.” Lol

[@kvoltti]

No... no it is not.....😁

[@IceMetalPunk]

I've watched so many reactions to this that "rein rein rein rein rein, deer deer deer deer deer" has been stuck in my head for two days...

[@a.d.garnatz]

I had to quit my job today and have been feeling so low... then my favorite Chexicans post... day made!

[@ckelcro]

You'll get something better!

[@nightbreed16]

Fun fact Mark Hamill did make a cameo in this special. Edited : Sorry I was wrong it was a lookalike.

[@VADallasCowboysFan]

They said it but doubted themselves lol

[@HeroesReforged]

That's not Mark Hamill

[@PixelatedH2O]

Another similar looking actor confirmed it was actually not Mark

[@ohitsdanny]

He didn’t.

[@nightbreed16]

@@HeroesReforged I know this now but someone needs to tell New Rockstars they were wrong lol.

[@superkid801]

This was a delightful special. Loved the reaction! You can't run Bacon! So hilarious

[@nancyscogin7549]

I saw Kevin Bacon and the Old 97's performing that final song on the Tonight Show the other night.

[@agirlhasnoname567]

“Yup - standard LAPD” 13:17 omg Agustín 😂😂😂😂😂

[@agirlhasnoname567]

Please no one believe messages like this telegram bs 👆 It’s not real. Report and ignore

[@paulkripke3423]

Loved your reactions, loved to watch this with you guys. Loved the holiday special, so good

[@staticmonkey8436]

James Gunn said on Instagram that for the animated pieces, they shot the actors live then traced them frame by frame to make them look younger. So cool. This special was awesome! I didn’t realize how much I missed these delightful idiots!

[@elbruces]

Yeah, that's what "rotoscoping" means.

[@mageeaaron2624]

16:05 Love it when DC & Marvel make references from each other 🙏🏽

[@johnshepard8556]

At the moment the references are only going one way but hopefully now they have a new studio dc start referencing marvel once they build up there new universe in the next 10 years or more

[@XxXDestroyer]

Yeah it's fun stuff.

[@Adrian-zd4cs]

I love that y'all pointed out Dave Batista just laughing at himself. I'm a die-hard GOTG fan. Have these characters tattooed on me 😆 I know there's been a lot of ups and downs for Bautista and his relationship with Disney so it's really fun just to see him having fun

[@kammy6340]

20:15 And yes that was Mark Hamill lol. Good eye man.

[@loganbigmo]

It was not.

[@p-forest]

Such a fun holiday special. FYI, the soundtrack is already up online...had to buy that opening song immediately!

[@mageeaaron2624]

10:29 I agree man! Love both 🙏🏽

[@Penlager]

The music choices in this special are really great... It's such a great holiday special. Didn't think it was possible but I love Mantis even more now.... Bacon did a great job too

[@mortalisk4093]

YO HECTOR, it was amazing seeing you at LA Comic con, you looked amazing👍 Ps. I was the chicken😅🐔

[@hakaigonzalez7253]

What made me laugh was the LONG ass walk bacon has to take from his living room to the front.

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Instant Holiday Classic!

[@ChrisRaghoobar]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought Cosmo was voiced by Beemo's voice actor

[@SupaKen74]

I want a "Get OVER the Zargnuts!" Teeshirt for Christmas.

[@Ghost8386]

Swole Groot!!! Drax and Mantis awesome duo.

[@MisterBrimm]

Mantis is the new Manic Pixie Dreamgirl we deserve.

[@mageeaaron2624]

5:56 I don't want to get Mantis upset 👀

[@wisemoon40]

The weird opening song and the one Kevin Bacon sang are both original, written and performed by James Gunn’s band the Old 97’s!

[@richardyoung3462]

This Groot is a completely different Groot. He has been raised by all of the team, in addition to being a big fan of Thor. So he has taken on aspects/traits of those influences in his identity. Whatever he knows from the GOTG Vol 1 time period, would have been told to him by the others, since he has no actual memories of that time.

[@loganbigmo]

Groot has never shown himself to be a "big fan" of Thor.

[@Kunesabe]

The rotoscoping was really cool

[@hiccuphufflepuff176]

"So are you going to alter the address of my house so I don't get swarmed by crazy Marvel fans?" "No that number is the year Quill got abducted, they'll just think it's an easter-egg."

[@CaptainJ62]

One of my favorite Easter eggs/small touches in the entire MCU is how the Guardians went from not understanding Groot at all to being able to talk to him normally. It’s never really addressed, but it makes enough sense that I actually think it’s better for not addressing it.

[@DeRockMedia]

do u wanna know how? at least from the comics? (learned it from a channel)

[@CaptainJ62]

@@DeRockMedia Appreciate the offer, but I already know. There’s a Groot miniseries from a few years ago where it’s shown in a flashback that Rocket and Groot first met by being locked up in the same prison cell. They spent enough time together that Rocket eventually just learned to understand Groot, and I assume the rest of the Guardians would eventually more or less follow suit.

[@Mr.Monk2G]

Let's get these guys a great gift for the holidays. Each of us should recommend this channel to at least one friend, and then ask that friend to do the same. We can get these guys to 100K by Christmas. Anyone with me?

[@jimmiegiboney2473]

Mark 0:43. Hello, Guys! 🤓🖖. The article about it says that the guys in charge of the special think of it as being the, "epilogue of Phase Four". 😎👍

[@gruumy]

I thought the sign said Kingo's Journey the first time I saw it. Would have been a funny reference (it is an anime Kino's Journey)

[@kivimik]

In an interview with ET, Gunn left the door open for a return to Marvel.

[@livingwaterstream]

Hector 😂 that was definitely Mark Hamill! Good catch and a good time with Guardians. This is an instant Christmas 🎄classic.

[@sonicboomkj]

I knew the guys would luv that "he's an actor" joke.

[@ItThatLed]

There was a fun little Lego Star Wars Holiday Special last year. Nothing amazing but it's out there. A lot of the voices from the Filoni-verse show up to reprise roles, which is probably the best part.

[@deaconwedmore3685]

This special basically convinced me Dave Bautista is a national treasure

[@Marius229]

Gunn having creative control over at DC Studios increases the chance of a live action Amalgam Universe

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

I lost it when I realized Peter was the reason Yondu collected all his little trinkets, because he got him his first trinket.

[@cestjane2260]

Time to watch Hawkeye! Another to add to the Christmas rotation.

[@ic5319]

Great song at the opening, a new Christmas classic! :)

[@MusicforInnerSoul]

20:12 star wars crossover w/ Mark Hamill? What an amazing holiday special!!! has all the feels!!

[@chriztianrox]

This massively expands the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

This special? *chef's kiss*

[@mortalisk4093]

You guys are awesome🤘🤘🤘

[@Aishakenya824]

Also, y'all best click that sub button and get my boys to 100k tonight!!! No excuses, push da button!

[@chefcito9802]

Lets goooooooooo!! I’ve been dying while waiting for this upload!

[@Pandafaust11]

I the mood for watching this again

[@juliocesarg.r.1238]

the original Bucky arm got destroyed completely by Stark in CivilWar, this arm is the Wakanda, vibranium arm,James Gunn said Nebula went to Earth and got it from Bucky so it's cannon....

[@Daehawk]

Peter only had one dad and his name was Yondu. And he wasn't abusive.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

20:50 I thought he was on the EE network (Kevin Bacon does EE commercials in the UK).

[@rebeccaives4566]

That is NOT Mark Hamill, it's an actor from Atlanta called Troy Beecham. ...tried to comment this before but think it didn't post as I tried to link an article, sorry if a double post :)

[@SarmisPug]

The animated sequences so reminded me of Bakshi's Lord of the Rings.

[@shwenty1734]

20:34 Yes he is.

[@FIDreams]

27:39 they did 'the Lego Star Wars holiday special' And to me, it wasn't half bad :)

[@k3n12ock]

Nice! Cant wait for Phase 5!

[@christopherhenry1206]

Great show. And YES that was MARK HAMILL!!!!!!!!

[@loganbigmo]

It was not Mark Hamill.

[@feliciasingleton4849]

That WAS Mark Hamill!!!! He did a cameo for this special ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@loganbigmo]

It's been confirmed to not be Mark Hamill.

[@W0NK042]

I want that first Christmas song to be #1 worldwide. GoBots confirmed in the MCU!! - Best. Christmas. Ever.

[@richb313]

It's a meld and blend of Marvel, DC and even Doctor Who if you know where to look all done in a light hearted funny sentimental way.

[@djoscartj]

What a fun Holiday Special that will surely be a regular watch each year! I enjoyed it a lot and I think it's a good ending to 2022 from Marvel!

[@OneHuntiBoi]

20:15 Yes, Yes it was Mark Hamil...

[@loganbigmo]

No, no it wasn't.

[@Berto2K]

Angry Mantis is the best Mantis. James Gunn called him "Swole Groot". He's probably around his early 20s in this project, and with a different build from his dad. Yes, that was Mark Hamil.

[@exploringandstargazing]

I love how Mark Hamill cameos in this and barely anybody picks up on it xD

[@loganbigmo]

It's not Mark Hamill, dude.

[@TheComicgeek7905]

I adored this special. While I'd love to be as optimistic as you guys about Gunn coming back to Marvel Studios after Guardians 3, I just can't see Warner Bros letting him. Once his Marvel Commitments are done I'd have to imagine he has a non-compete clause as a CEO.

[@TheYoungDoctor]

It's interesting to see them have Mantis and Drax go to Earth since they are both actually humans in the comics. Nice to see Mantis use at least some of her fighting skills from the comics. 15:20 Kevin Bacon's character didn't even met Jason, his character was killed by Pamela Voorhees not Jason but Rusty Schwimmer who Mantis steals the money from did. Karen Gillan should be used to doing Christmas specials since she did Doctor Who ones.

[@CCFONESOL]

Only part of Drax was human

[@johnshepard8556]

Funny this 40 minute special is the best thing from marvel this year

[@GodMcQueen]

*I enjoyed that.*

[@777jimothy]

I feel like I'm watching Loki and there are 3 variants of the same person on this video

[@c-mc]

James Gunn said this is the end of phase 4

[@EternalDensity]

I hereby categorise the special as "completely unphased". and i NEED more main character Mantis! love her.

[@philip07304]

There is a recent Lego Star Wars holiday special on Disney+ as well as a Halloween one.

[@EddieDexterStewart]

Go Bots are now MCU canon!

[@irishinnish1]

Yup. That was Mark Hamill haha (Obv you guys figured that out at some point. It's awesome you can laugh at yourselves)

[@loganbigmo]

It's not Mark Hamill. Thankfully Heroes Reforged realized that off the bat.