In a long-awaited move for fans and industry experts alike, Marvel’s unquestionable highlight of the year has finally made its way from the big screen to home theaters, having already landed on Disney+ several weeks ago.
With a staggering global box office collection of over $845.5 million, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” undeniably reigns as the most successful Marvel film of the year. It’s worth noting that it only faced competition from “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” before “The Marvels” hit theaters on November 8. However, the numbers speak volumes, as the third solo adventure of the Ant-Man, with a whopping production cost of $200 million, earned just over half of what “GOTG 3” achieved, at $476 million.
These box office figures accurately reflect the reactions of both critics and audiences. “Quantumania” ranks among the lowest-rated MCU films, while “Guardians Of The Galaxy 3” has garnered widespread enthusiasm. We, too, enthusiastically recommend bidding farewell to Star-Lord and the gang, and now you can do so without a Disney+ subscription.
“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” officially arrives for home viewing on October 6, 2023, in various formats including DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K-Blu-ray*, as well as a Limited Edition 4K-Steelbook*. The deluxe collector’s edition has been in high demand over the past weeks and months, and at present, it’s temporarily unavailable on Amazon. However, you can still find it at MediaMarkt. For Disney+* subscribers, the film remains accessible on the platform.
In Movipage’ review, the third installment of “Guardians” received an outstanding rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, placing it on par with the remarkable animated spectacle “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.” Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Guardians Of The Galaxy” currently stands as the benchmark for 2023, surpassing not only Ant-Man but also the more mixed-reviewed MCU series “Secret Invasion.” Marvel enthusiasts can also anticipate the start of the second season of “Loki” on October 6, exclusively on Disney+.
In “Guardians 3,” the aftermath of the havoc caused by Thanos and Ego is felt throughout the universe and within the Guardians themselves. While Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) continues to mourn Gamora (Zoe Saldana), the intergalactic mining colony Knowhere now serves not only as the Guardians’ headquarters but also as a sanctuary for the outcasts. Meanwhile, a new threat, Adam Warlock (Will Poulter), looms on the horizon. Star-Lord and his team must come together one last time for a cosmic odyssey, for nothing less than the fate of one of their own is at stake…
With a rating of 4.5 stars, “Guardians Of The Galaxy” stands as one of the MCU’s best films, a notable achievement considering the vast Marvel Cinematic Universe now comprises over 30 movies. However, James Gunn, who now helms DC’s rival projects, delivers an emotional and satisfying conclusion to the Guardians’ story. As Movipage’ editor Markus Trutt summarized in our review:
“‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3’ is an emotional and gratifying conclusion to James Gunn’s MCU trilogy, with each member of the chaotic crew getting (at least) one major moment, all while Rocket’s profoundly tragic backstory holds it all together. Prepare your tissues!”