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Guardians of the Galaxy
2014 · Movie · MCU · Essential
Introduces the cosmic side of the story and a second core team.
121 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
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Is Guardians of the Galaxy essential before Avengers: Doomsday?
Guardians of the Galaxy is #10 of 59 in the McuWatch watch order, in Phase 2, tagged Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
Watch before it: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Watch next: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Streaming availability changes, so use “Find where to watch” for current results. Fan-made. Not affiliated with Marvel, Disney, or Sony.
Guardians of the Galaxy FAQ
Do I need to watch Guardians of the Galaxy before Avengers: Doomsday?
McuWatch tags Guardians of the Galaxy as Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
Where does Guardians of the Galaxy fit in the MCU watch order?
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is #10 of 59 in the McuWatch order, in Phase 2. It comes after Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
How long is Guardians of the Galaxy?
121 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
What should I watch after Guardians of the Galaxy?
Next is #11, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), tagged Helpful Context.