Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: What's Next for the MCU

The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy may have ended, but the story of the Guardians is set to continue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has two credits scenes: one in the middle of the credits and the other at the very end.

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The second credits scene focuses on the departed founder of the Guardians, Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord.

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The end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hints at an entirely new Guardians roster that includes Adam Warlock, Kraglin, Groot, Cosmo, and a character referred to as Phyla.

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Phyla-Vell is part of a family of space adventurers related to the first Captain Marvel, Mar-Vell.

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Phyla-Vell's comic book origin has nothing to do with the High Evolutionary or the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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The second credits scene ends with a title card claiming that "The legendary Star-Lord will return."

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Marvel has not officially announced any plans for Star-Lord or Chris Pratt's character beyond Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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There are no upcoming MCU projects that feel like a natural fit for Star-Lord until 2025's Avengers: Kang Dynasty.

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It is possible that Marvel has plans for a Star-Lord Disney Plus series or solo film, but there has been no official announcement yet.

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