James Gunn reveals origin story of Guardians of the Galaxy characters Groot and Rocket

Director James Gunn has parted ways with Marvel Studios after release of Guardians of Galaxy Vol 3. Marvel Cinematic Universe film stands as one of most commercially successful films in MCU in recent past. Me on an estimated budget of $250 million, film grossed more than $850 million worldwide. Gunn recently clued fans into how two of most beloved characters in three-part franchise, Rocket and Groot, met. 

3 things you need to kw: 

• In GOTG, Rocket Raccoon is voiced by Brley Cooper, while Groot was voiced by Vin Diesel.
• first GOTG movie introduced m alongside Star Lord, Gamora and Drax, kwn as Guardians.
• James Gunn revealed that he h plans of making a short film on Groot and Rocket.

origins of Groot and Rocket Raccoon

current DC Studios chief took to Thres and explained how re was a short film written and planned to explain how Rocket and Groot met. director-writer explained that Groot, Rocket and a galactic zoo keeper Tibius Lark were imprisoned toger and that is where two Guardians met each or. He ded that Lark was on ‘verge of dying’ when he told Rocket to take care of Groot.

Groot was saved by Lark when he was at an exhibition in zoo he worked at. Lark told Rocket that Groot was loyal before he died. However, since his lower body was me of mechanical parts, Rocket me a makeshift weapon and escaped prison with Groot. 

(James Gunn revealing backstory of Groot and Rocket Raccoon's first meeting | Im: jamesgunn/Thres)

Gunn explained that he h storyboarded and scouted locations for a short film on origins of Groot and Rocket but GOTG Vol 1 happened and plans were put on back burner.   

Rocket and Groot form a new outfit within MCU

mid-credits scene in Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 showed how Rocket is w leing a new team. new Guardians consist of Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Kraglin, Cosmo dog, Phyla-Vell and am Warlock. However, post-credits scene ended with tease, “ legendary Star-Lord will return,” which means an original member is indeed making a comeback. 

(Guardians of Galaxy films ran between 2014 and 2023 | Im: JamesGunn/Twitter)

James Gunn, however, has explained that he would t be making any Guardians projects in foreseeable future. However, under a new director and writer, new Guardians could possibly feature in a future MCU project.