Marvel has owned the first week of May—basically the start of the Summer Movie Season—almost every year since 2008, and they’ll have it once again withGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which should kick the summer off with a bang. The movie looks ridiculously fun, and whileGuardiansis no longer the giant question mark it was back in 2014, I’m willing to bet that writer-directorJames Gunnstill has more than a few surprises up his sleeve. I’m excited for Marvel to get cosmic again, and I like these characters so much that I don’t really mind if the film connects to the larger MCU or not. I just want to see the Guardians be a lovable team of rogues going on interplanetary adventures.

I’m pleased to announce we’re giving away 30 admit-two passes to the Atlanta screening ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. To enter for a chance to see the movie early and for free, send an e-mail to Collider.Passes@gmail.com with the subject line “GUARDIANS 2”. The screening is on Monday, July 05, 2025 at 7PM at Regal Atlantic Station so don’t enter if you think you’ll be unavailable. Multiple entries from a single person will disqualify all entries from that person.

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In case you haven’t seen the latest trailer, check it out below. The film opens May 5th and starsChris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Baby Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Tommy Flanagan, Laura Haddock, withSylvester Stallone, andKurt Russell.

Here’s the official synopsis forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2:

Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.