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Franchise · 3 films · 2014–2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Movies in Order

A superhero film series based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series. The series is centered on a band of former intergalactic outlaws, who have teamed together to protect the Galaxy from planetary threats. Led by Peter Quill (Star-Lord) the roster includes Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccon & Groot.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Watch Order

Release order
3
Total Films
2014
First Release
2023
Latest Release
7.8
Avg Rating

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Watch Guardians of the Galaxy in Order

Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy movies in release order, starting with Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and continuing through Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). The series spans 3 films, released between 2014 and 2023. Audiences rate the franchise 7.8/10 on average.

What order should you watch Guardians of the Galaxy?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Guardians of the Galaxy. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Guardians of the Galaxy largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise

A superhero film series based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series. The series is centered on a band of former intergalactic outlaws, who have teamed together to protect the Galaxy from planetary threats. Led by Peter Quill (Star-Lord) the roster includes Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccon & Groot.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Guardians of the Galaxy?
The recommended Guardians of the Galaxy watch order by release date is: 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), 3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
What is the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie?
The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie is Guardians of the Galaxy, released on July 30, 2014.
What is the most recent Guardians of the Galaxy movie?
The most recent Guardians of the Galaxy movie is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
How many Guardians of the Galaxy movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
What is the highest-rated Guardians of the Galaxy movie?
The highest-rated Guardians of the Galaxy movie is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with an audience score of 7.9/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Guardians of the Galaxy movies in order?
While each Guardians of the Galaxy movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 3 films.
Where can I watch Guardians of the Galaxy movies online?
Most Guardians of the Galaxy movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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