We’ve known for a while now that the long-awaited team-up between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Guardians of the Galaxy will take place in next year’s Avengers: Infinity War, but don’t expect the A-holes to be taking centre stage, as Chris Pratt has revealed that Star-Lord and company will be supporting players.
“We definitely will have a strong presence, but we are playing supporting cast – you know what I mean?” Pratt told Nerdist during a promotional interview for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. “We’re there to help them tell an awesome Infinity War story. But Guardians is cosmic. It is its own special off-shoot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
While the news may be a little disappointing to Guardians fans, the team will presumably take on a much more prominent role following Infinity War, with Kevin Feige stating that the next Phase will see an increased emphasis on the cosmic side of the MCU.
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Avengers: Infinity War opens on April 27th 2018 in the UK and May 4th 2018 in the US, with the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4 following on April 26th 2019 in the UK and May 3rd in the US.
Originally published May 2, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
