Fast forward to summer 2016 and the filmmaker began teasing that fans would get their first sneak peek at the continuing adventures of his misfit guardians – exclusive to Comic-Con 2016 panel attendees.
Now, the time has arrived – and Gunn kept his promise, debuting an early Guardians of the Galaxy 2 sizzle reel in Hall H as well as a first-look clip.
One of the most surprising successes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2, Guardians of the Galaxy hit the perfect sweet spot between serving longtime Marvel fans and engaging casual filmgoers – on a massive scale.
As a result, it was no surprise when Gunn announced that he would be returning to lead the team for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 – set for release in 2017.