Are they the canon of Groot within the Marvel Cinematic Universe? James Gunn explains

To calm fans’ doubts about the timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, famed director James Gunn spoke about the canonicity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney animated series + “I am Groot”of which he is executive producer, as well as being involved in the story as the mastermind behind the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy.

Importantly, when the 5 chapters of this new animated series landed on Disney + on August 10, each of them was within the timeline of UCM’s infinity saga, and its timeline explains that it is after the first and the second film of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’while Baby Groot becomes a teenager as seen in’ Avengers: Infinity War. ‘

For this reason, it can be assumed that “I am Groot” is part of the canon of the Marvel series and films since it is located in the same universe and timeline, as confirmed by Brad Winderbaum at Comic stripwhere ensures that this animated series is part of the MCU just like “What if …?”

Anyway the director James Gunn made his statement from his point of view after working on the franchise for several years and ensures that although “I am Groot” is in the same timeline as the other characters in wonderits story has no effect on the UCM, so it may be out of the canon and nothing happens.

They are not necessarily part of the Guardians saga, they are canons unto themselves, “James Gunn wrote of the 5” I Am Groot “stories.

This means on the one hand “I am Groot” is part of the Marvel Studios canonWhile its history affects neither the future nor the past of the sacred timeline and beyond a couple of connections with the Guardians of the Galaxy, the series could be called independent, unlike the Christmas special that will arrive at the end of the year. of 2022 and promises to connect directly with the third and final part of this group of heroes.

When is Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 released?

According to the Marvel Studios release schedule, the Guardians of the Galaxy will return to theaters shortly, as their third and final film is already slated for 2023 and is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated of the year, as the previous two have shot very well received by superhero fans.

The film ‘Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3’ has its premiere scheduled for May 5, 2023, so it is less than a year to see these characters in what will be their last adventure and according to James Gunn will have to face the last chapter of the their adventures together and not all characters could have an easy time.