It’s one thing to make the perfect sequel, but making a successful threequel is an entirely different ball game and an uphill battle that Hollywood, for the most part, fails to win. The Matrix Revolutions fell prey to the threequel curse, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was yet another fallen soldier despite the very handsome billion-dollar figure it made at the box office, and the list goes on and on. But if there’s one film that won’t make it to the ‘top 10 worst threequels’ list, it’s going to be James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Or at least that’s what the critics are saying.
James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Has Critics Bewitched
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is, more than ever, Star Wars as a stoner comedy. Lovable weirdos, big Marvel action and goofy jokes. But nothing can prepare you for all the emotions. Rocket Raccoon’s origin story is beautiful and heart-wrenching.
— Alexander Kardelo (@dunerfors) April 22, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy. It's very funny, emotional and everybody gets their stand-out moment. Will Poulter's Warlock is a terrific addition, yet the focus is rightly on telling a satisfying end for the Guardians. Gonna miss them. pic.twitter.com/ot6L67Q9Cf
— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) April 22, 2023
Can confirm that I shed a tear during #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 . And that I would very happily watch an Adam Warlock solo movie. Full review (and interviews with the cast) coming very soon. pic.twitter.com/JqzoybOHQx
— Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin) April 22, 2023
This movie… my heart is full and broken at the same time, it was a LOT to process, a very complex story but it left me feeling awesome#GotGVol3 #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 pic.twitter.com/ANahOaLlgk
— Lily la Fourmi (@FourmiLily) April 22, 2023
“Despite the humor, [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3] is probably the saddest & darkest MCU film & a wonderfully rounded conclusion to Gunn’s trilogy, where everyone in the fight against a mean (but rather shallow) villain gets their big moment again. Have tissues ready!”
“It has spectacular action set pieces, is fun, entertaining, and emotional. It is a perfect and beautiful closure for its characters and the saga. And it’s the best Marvel movie since Endgame (and Top3 in general).”
James Gunn’s Last Hurrah at Marvel Studios
2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy was both a critical and commercial box office phenomenon, grossing a whopping $773 million globally along with stellar reviews. Three years later, Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ended up being even more of a smashing success than its predecessor, earning roughly $864 million on the global front.
