The History of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Told by Chris Pratt and James Gunn

The day is finally here! The much anticipated, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is officially in theaters and we couldn't be more excited. Need to get up to speed before watching? Don't worry, Chris Pratt and James Gunn have you covered. This is the official history of the Guardians of the Galaxy as told by Chris Pratt and James Gunn.
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[@luigi_border]

It was PERFECT. Because while Peter was thinking Gamora could go back to dating him, so were we, the audience. Until it became clear she didn’t want him, and we had to cope with Quill

[@maylee5928]

I’m pretty sure majority of the audience seeing this movie didn’t think they were getting back together..

[@turnthepage8980]

@@maylee5928Nah man. Me and my girl were rooting for them

[@davidreynolds9857]

​@@maylee5928I think a lot of us were expecting their inherent chemistry to be transcendent enough that she would fall in love with him again by the end of vol 3. Before the trailers, I honestly expected the plot to be focused more on him and gamora

[@fijardim7]

​@@maylee5928we had hope, but by the end we knew it was better this way :) a truly masterpiece

[@0culating0ctopus]

I love how close they are. Actors don't usually have this kind of relationship with directors

[@GodofStories]

it's a bit awks at times(but hey so is life). Because both aren't fully committed at insulting and going all in on the joke, as they kind of aren't THAT close, and respect the friendships, don't want to hurt each others feelings. But, still cool.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

⁠@@GodofStories are u talking about pratt and gunn???

[@brunswic51]

Can these guys keep making movies together so we can keep getting these interviews.

[@wellington66440]

gunn says there's an 80% chance that that happens so..

[@christopherhu7189]

Considering that fact that Gunn reuses so many actors, high chance Chris will show up in his movies eventually.

[@bobson3014]

He'd be a perfect Buster Gold, which is a Movie that James Gunn has already said is in development.

[@julissalugo6487]

omg a movie commentary would be amazing

[@melinatedthinka8210]

⁠@@christopherhu7189Find that hard to believe considering he didn’t keep Cavill

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

I'm going to miss you, James Gunn. Thank you for everything you've done for the MCU, it truly won't be the same without you. 💔😥

[@jn4126]

You can just go watch his Superman film in two years, it's not like he's dying lol But the MCU will definitely miss him

[@Jeffro5564]

Hahah he finally moved on after Disney canceled him. Remember he got fired by Disney and he came back only to finish the trilogy off for the fans and moved to DC cos they gave him full control hahahaha sucks to be marvel

[@crepperwlp]

​@@Jeffro5564Does it suck tho? It was a stupid Disney executive decision based on Twitter rant. Of course it was idiotic. Luckily we got James back to finish the story he wanted to tell.

[@Nami_Cat_Burglar]

Why miss James Gunn? This movie just prove to me move to watching DCU is better than keep watching the dying MCU

[@fiekieoostie-mz4jx]

C 😢

[@seahag1140]

The opening dance sequence in the first film was my very favorite part of all three films. It makes my heart dance along with it.

[@CharlieBrown20XD6]

I like the contrast having the third film open with Rocker quietly singing Creep to himself

[@regalraccoon]

I'm really happy with James Gunn's outlook on death in storytelling. He really nails it when he says that death is meaningless if characters keep coming back. It makes every sacrifice and loss in the MCU meaningful and memorable.

[@bettypearlxo]

I love how Chris Pratt still remembers his lines so vividly☺️👏🏼 also in BD's interview he nailed the questions related to the guardians of the galaxy.

[@Ramiroocampo]

The multiple character developments over 3 movies is where Gunn succeeds over many other franchise movies. He takes all the characters seriously, even the minor parts like Laika the dog.

[@primeirrational]

Yeah, even her part gets a payoff in the end.

[@AmericanNerdLife]

who the hell is Laika? You mean Cosmo?

[@Ramiroocampo]

@@AmericanNerdLife the russian dog is named Laika, right?

[@If_Only_I_Knew_Why]

@@Ramiroocampo That's the real life dog Cosmo was based off of.

[@joybalagalasay2366]

yup. Cosmo was based on the real Laika who were sent by Russians to space, TO DIE!

[@spiderrocket8367]

I can hear the interviewer cracking up behind the camera and I love it.😂 James and Chris are hilarious

[@johnmichael_]

"Your mediocrity in that scene is an easter egg" 😂😂😂

[@DredgeX97]

8:46 "... I believe in Jesus, I don't believe in bunnies..." Had me dying!

[@ravinialee269]

I love that Chris is a Christian and it always cracks me up because of his line in Infinity War “am I supposed to say Jesus?” When Jesus, in fact is the master he serves

[@CRIMINAL827]

No one: No one at all: Chris Pratt: *EASTER EGG*

[@joybalagalasay2366]

I can't get over how great the chemistry these two guys have. Literally, the best playmates. hahahahaha Been binge-watching interviews of James and Chris, and I can't help myself but laugh. very spontaneous and natural.

[@everyonesguy7466]

Holy these guys seems legit friends, makes sense why volume 3 was a perfect cherry on top

[@ShauryaSriram]

This is the greatest interview

[@Buddha_7]

The greatest? Ever?

[@nayeebG]

This movie delivered. 💛 Gonna miss this team. 💔

[@johnperivolaris6447]

Compassion is an answer to almost any of life's problems. That's a beautiful sentiment.

[@jamesgyoke9045]

the most Easter Egg interview ever.

[@ItsJustJess269]

Just saw this in IMAX 3D and left the theaters! One of the best movies in the new phase. Marvel has definitely not lost their magic! Excited for the new future of Cinemas in movies ❤😍

[@1neOfN0ne]

This movie was fantastic but in no way does that reflect Marvel not losing it's magic. This is more a James Gunn film than a MCU flick, Gunn is the new head of Marvel's direct competition and Marvel has nothing really to look forward to from here. I loved this movie but I have little faith in the future of the MCU

[@Suho1004]

@@1neOfN0ne Gotta agree here. With the end of the Gunn's Guardians era, this is pretty much the end of my interest in the MCU. Time to move on to other things.

[@dluxjordan5064]

You all say you’ll lose interest, but when the next Marvel film drops, they’ll be taking a chunk out of your bank account once again 👍🏻

[@ItsJustJess269]

@@dluxjordan5064 I'm not losing interest I'm just saying that's the general consensus I'm always their opening weekend not even Marvel movies just movies in general in the most premium theater for my format whether that be Dolby Cinema IMAX and IMAX 3D covering movies for the KZbin channel and life 💙🙏

[@ItsJustJess269]

@Matthew Tyler I understand your statement and I see where you're coming from, I still do have faith cuz I don't look at things half empty you know? I always want the best and things and four movies since the movie theaters is my church and my overall life I cant ever put that negative energy Vibes and stuff out there 🤔

[@minkim9550]

Man the casting for this is so spot on. I can’t imagine anyone else as these characters.

[@awilduser895]

By the looks of it we’ll be seeing Chris Pratt in a DC movie sometime in the future, their chemistry is incredible 😂

[@gustafsone]

If they don't make him a major character right away, I could see him doing really well with a recurring character like The Riddler. He could just pop up in any random DC movie from time to time to throw a wrench into things. He needs to be clever, charming, and funny. Pratt could pull that off, I think, considering that is pretty much his wheelhouse already. The person who I really, really wanted to see play The Riddler sometime was a comedian from the UK called Sean Lock, who unfortunately passed away a couple of years ago. He was absolutely a dead-ringer for how I've always imagined a live-action Riddler to look, too.

[@Reia.P]

​@@gustafsone that would be Rainn Wilson to throw the wrench

[@gustafsone]

@@Reia.P Shut up, crime!

[@burnout3722]

Those Gunn haters man...come on! Gunn wrote and directed the best MCU trilogy. He is going to be missed. But...give DC Studios a chance. It might be a fun ride.

[@somerandolad]

I'm curious to see how he'll handle Superman.

[@laurentd.4473]

In Chris Pratt I still see Andy Dwyer (from Parks and Rec)🙂

[@Mindblowinable]

This part is just AMAZING! I can't stop laughing! 08:30 - 10:00 Chris and James are arguing like two brothers😄

[@michaellorusso-mcgraw6812]

This movie was visually epic, great story beginning to end. amazing character arcs, awesome cast with a outstanding music soundtrack. If you haven't seen it I advise you too, best movie in the phase so far best movie since endgame and no way home. And I love Gunn and Pratts chemistry in this interview great friends.

[@ishab.6798]

I love that we now have James Gunn saying: "So, the one thing I asked the Russo's to was to give me the kiss" 5:27 and "um, and so they gave me that kiss" 6:02

[@piusdoe8984]

Him and his friend Kevin Fiege now both in cool high level positions and their happy for each other. Unfortunate he wont be working with Fiege anymore, the person tht gave him his big break but this is cool outcome.

[@raymundturner1140]

I think Chris might play booster gold in the dc movies.

[@wizflame9960]

Is he too old? When they do start filming he finna be like 45+

[@kvin9210]

Watch the post credits for guardians 3

[@Ramiroocampo]

What an awesome finale! I really hope we get to see these characters again in upcoming avengers movies!

[@papapeaceful8713]

Star lord got a nice 2 step lol

[@donaldshannon6793]

I saw the movie and it was great! I recommend. Make sure you stay throughout the complete end of the credits at the end 2 more scenes.

[@johnniek24]

Guardians would definitely be my favorite movie to be apart of just off the music and dancing alone.

[@SB992REBORN]

Part 2 is imo better in every way to 1 in balancing dark drama and humor. This being more straight drama worries me going into this because some things that are TEASED in the trailers I don't want to expect to be there and I don't want XCHATACTER to die or I will hate the movie. I heard a plethora of people in the theater next to me last night when I rewatched Avatar and it was for GOTG3 and I hope it is not emotionally depressing\disappointing at all.

[@Ironhart]

Chris pray not knowing what an Easter egg is funny! I’m dead 😂

[@jeffescanto]

8:56 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nice prank

[@williamhornabrook8081]

I think the first Guardians was about 10 years ago. Thanks for a decade of great movies! James Gunn is perfect for superhero movies. I hope he's just as successful over at DC. If the Suicide Squad and Peacemaker are anything to go off of, they are in very good hands with James at the helm. The cast was a really wonderful part of it too. I thought they did an awesome job at being funny, while also really letting the emotional parts hit.

[@Ali-lh1st]

which trailers did they use clips and music from in this video?

[@justinaller4899]

I believe in Jesus also Chris!!! Amen that there are good Christians in hollywood

[@ravinialee269]

YAS me too! Chris is such a wholesome guy and I’m glad that he’s a believer too.

[@babyhols777]

Can’t believe it took 9 years to finish this

[@alexisvaldez1819]

I haven’t even watched Guardians of the Galaxy for so long.

[@robbd9935]

Is Chris using "Easter egg", as an Easter egg for "metaphor"?

[@babyhols777]

Now marvel finally feels like its done. This was perfect. I feel no need to watch the others unless it has rave reviews. But after endgame, nwh and gotg3, the movies have no purpose.

[@brandocommando2577]

Love and honor man what’s it’s all about!!!!

[@babyhols777]

Gunn actually chose interesting endings for the characters. He could have easily been lazy with it

[@tekiero]

like what

[@cristians.8810]

3:13

[@SS-vm8fv]

❤

[@KarateGirl999]

Am I alone in thinking that Gunn kinda looks like a post-timeskip Cloud Strife?

[@dryhuh]

Thank you James Gunn. Neck and Neck with the Russo Brothers as the best director the MCU has had, and blessed us with EASILY the best trilogy top to bottom in the MCU

[@jaimeanaya3385]

Can these 2 do a podcast together….it would be great.

[@sassyaunt11]

Saw this movie yesterday, three and a half hours . I'm a big Groot fan and nothing. 50/50.

[@milagros104]

“Easter egg”

[@babyhols777]

How did we only get one kiss

[@papas-tater-tots]

James Gunn just straight up says he was gonna fire him but John Krasinski was busy 😂

[@cammprodz4447]

😂😂😂😂😂 I know bruh that’s crazy

[@BG_Wingzz]

Sarcasm

[@papas-tater-tots]

@@BG_Wingzz I don’t think it was 😂

[@BG_Wingzz]

@@papas-tater-tots it obviously was, they’re pretty good friends and just talking a little crap

[@mqkoii3609]

funny how the entire message of the guardians of the galaxy franchise is: "win with friendship"

[@ravinialee269]

James referring to Peter and Gamora as boyfriend/girlfriend is so adorable for some reason

[@rainbowinbeigeboots6190]

did Chris really not know what Easter Egg is?

[@LegendryHeropon]

crazy considering he starred in the Mario movie

[@joybalagalasay2366]

Rocket is James' alter ego.

[@notoriousbyg8777]

Hopefully the Easter egg is a future 4th and 5th 🤞🙏

[@bobschipperijn5969]

Chris Pratt is so humble, he is one of those actors who is like this in real life, thats why he's so big a star

[@mullallylally]

Im saying it now chris will be booster gold in dc james will take all his actors to dc

[@andresfelipegarzonrojas]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@BlackLeonardoMusic]

Booster Gold

[@kirillkanev3897]

i think only i have noticed that James Gunn acts like mr.beast or mr.beast acts like james gunn

[@wobblertv8083]

Bit of a mess .But a enjoyable finale ..with some great moments ...what I like about these movies is the beauty of the space scapes .James Gunn has a real artists eye .

[@MrTruehoustonian]

I bet you that Chris really didn't know what James means when he was telling him about the mantis Easter egg totally clueless

[@Nadia-bn6pk]

easter egg

[@CalebBrandalise]

james gunn: i dont like how people die and then come back in comic book movies, it takes the meaning out of death. also james gunn: im gonna kill two main characters and bring them back in the 3rd movie.

[@smokeem15]

Who did he bring back other than just an appearance from Yondu?

[@filiperocha4025]

@@smokeem15 Gamora wasn’t killed by Gunn, also new gamora is a different person.

[@smokeem15]

@@filiperocha4025 I know that.

[@CalebBrandalise]

@@smokeem15 rocket. groot. starlord. i agree gamora is a half and not his, but even still.

[@redbarchetta8782]

😆

[@ABIEZHANELADYZHANE]

Great mind think alike. I also notice that Marvel also known as marvel fake death universe. however James Gunn see the numbness of that so with Gamora he's kindly giving real consequences.

[@nextos]

James gunn hits the nail on the head with the problem with end game. Should of left half the mcu dead and rebuilt from there. All been downhill and meaningless since then.

[@theworldsmostplagiarizedma2436]

Nah, the figurine of her in the background of my videos isn’t an “Easter Egg”. Never even met her. It is how she got me new address at the time though. Internet stalkers, ammirite?

[@prolily3694]

I believe in Jesus I don’t believe in bunnies

[@DJaquithFL]

0:21 What?! -Why in the world would James Gunn now say that about Chris Pratt and John Krasinski??!! If- it's a joke, I certainly don't see the humor in it.

[@davebruneau6068]

Gamora died and came back, making the whole 'tossed of the cliff by dad' thing meaningless

[@rastateofmind]

Definitely he is at his best when he was with MCU, but everything he touches just seems to go South with DCEU. Sabotage? highly suspicious 🤣But to be fair DCEU is already in a mess.

[@jestbone89]

The last suicide squad was fun.

[@adrianbilly5158]

Guardian of Galaxy vol 2 is just like; United State China German Australia Japan India Russia Dont like each but try to fix the world in to a better place. I hard, is pointless but if they can find a way, all good.😅

[@jacobharris954]

Huh ?

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

Great interview, bad last movie.

[@AJAYKumar-ul2em]

L opinion boy

[@MinekEzQM]

Now I see Rotten Tomatoes standing in the same line as the other "interviews" having the talking heads in the same chair, same clothes, before the same background--- I put this channel and website on my blocked list. Shame on you.

[@bobschipperijn5969]

Marvel did a real suicide when they fired James Gunn, he could be the next Kevin Feige maybe better... , missed opportunity...

[@gtiman67]

The guardians of the Galaxy are my favorite team. They are the best because they are all Misfits and we can see ourselves in each one of them. As none of us are true altruistic heroes either? We have our flaws and we have our moments of honor and grace and we aspire to be better than who we are and I love the story. It's wonderful part 3 really completed the trilogy and made the story all come together. It's very emotional though I've seen it twice so far and I'm going at least 4 times. I'm sure because Marvel movies that I love I go at least 4 times. 🥹