'' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 '' premiered in Tokyo on April 10 , 2017 , and was released in the United States on May 5 , 2017 , in 3D and IMAX 3D . It grossed more than $ 863 million worldwide , making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2017 , while also outgrossing its predecessor . The film received praise for its visuals , direction , soundtrack , humor , and performances ( particularly those of Rooker and Russell ) , though some critics deemed it inferior to the original . It received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 90th Academy Awards . A sequel , '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 '' is in development , with Gunn returning as writer and director
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2