Marvel fans were left craving more cosmic adventures after the highly anticipated premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 this May. While the film was touted as the final installment in the beloved franchise, its bittersweet conclusion left viewers yearning for further escapades with Star-Lord and his ragtag team of misfits. The tantalizing after-credits scenes only fueled the desire for more Guardians action. Typically, Marvel movies find their way to Disney+ shortly after their theatrical release, giving fans the opportunity to enjoy them from the comfort of their own homes. However, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to follow a different distribution strategy, mirroring the recent release pattern of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Rather than making its debut on the popular streaming platform, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will first hit Video on Demand (VOD) platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and iTunes on Friday, July 7. This unexpected move has sparked speculation among fans, with some suggesting that Disney is aiming to maximize the film’s revenue before making it available for streaming “for free” on Disney+. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which grossed $474 million worldwide, took a similar path. It was released on VOD platforms before finally landing on Disney+ in May, approximately three months after its theatrical premiere.
This timeline suggests that fans can still anticipate Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to become available on Disney+ before the summer concludes. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 delivers a more sentimental and emotionally charged storyline as it explores the characters’ journeys towards closure. The film centers around Peter Quill, played by Chris Pratt, who must reunite his team to rescue Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper. Quill finds himself grappling with the unexpected reunion of Gamora, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña, who has no memory of their shared past.
Additionally, audiences gain insight into Rocket’s poignant backstory, adding depth and vulnerability to the beloved character. While a streaming date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on Disney+ is yet to be announced, fans can prepare themselves for an interim VOD release, providing an opportunity to revisit the galactic spectacle from the comfort of their homes. As Marvel continues to captivate audiences with its vast universe of superheroes, the Guardians’ final adventure promises to leave an indelible mark on fans, paving the way for more cosmic tales in the future.