The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special information
Marvel Studios television special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Official release poster
Genre
Action-adventure
Christmas
Science fiction comedy
Superhero
Based on
Marvel Comics
Written by
James Gunn
Directed by
James Gunn
Starring
Chris Pratt
Dave Bautista
Karen Gillan
Pom Klementieff
Vin Diesel
Bradley Cooper
Sean Gunn
Old 97's
Michael Rooker
Kevin Bacon
Composer
John Murphy
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
Production
Executive producers
Kevin Feige
Louis D'Esposito
Victoria Alonso
Brad Winderbaum
James Gunn
Sara Smith
Simon Hatt
Production locations
Atlanta, Georgia
Los Angeles, California
Cinematography
Henry Braham
Editors
Greg D'Auria
Gregg Featherman
Running time
42 minutes
Production company
Marvel Studios
Original release
Network
Disney+
Release
November 25, 2022 (2022-11-25)
Related
Marvel Studios Special Presentations
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is an American television special written and directed by James Gunn for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. It is the second Marvel Studios Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and television series of the franchise. The special is produced by Marvel Studios, and follows the Guardians of the Galaxy as they celebrate Christmas and search for a present for their leader Peter Quill.
Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Michael Rooker reprise their roles as the Guardians from previous MCU media, with the special also featuring the band Old 97's and Kevin Bacon as a fictionalized version of himself. Gunn had worked on the concept for the special during the production of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) before it was announced in December 2020. Filming occurred from February to late April 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, and Los Angeles, during the production of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was released on Disney+ on November 25, 2022, serving as the conclusion of Phase Four of the MCU. The special received positive reviews from critics for its humor, Gunn's direction, and the cast's performances. It received multiple awards nominations, including wins at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
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