The film premiered in Hollywood on July 21 , 2014 , and was released in the United States on August 1 , 2014 , in 3D and IMAX 3D . The film became a critical and commercial success , grossing $ 773.3 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014 , as well as the third-highest-grossing film of 2014 . The film was praised for its humor , acting , direction , soundtrack , visual effects , and action sequences . At the 87th Academy Awards , the film received nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hairstyling . A sequel , '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 '' , was released on May 5 , 2017 . A third film , '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 '' , is in development
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
Guardians of the Galaxy (film)