Rumor Patrol: How Thor 3 Connects to Guardians of the Galaxy 2

But it won’t be their first foray into space, with Guardians of the Galaxy and two “multi-realm” Thor films already under their belt.

Mantis is set to make her debut in the MCU next year as a major player in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Based on the statements of director James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sounds like it might be even more of a standalone piece than its predecessor.