Following the events of Thor: Love and Thunder , the Guardians have purchased Knowhere from the Collector. To cheer up a depressed Peter Quill, who is still grieving for Gamora, Mantis and Drax travel to Earth to find the perfect Christmas gift: his childhood hero, actor Kevin Bacon . After a comedic "fish-out-of-water" mission in Hollywood, they kidnap Bacon (using Mantis's powers) and bring him back to Knowhere for a festive celebration. Key Details Approximately 42–44 minutes .
Stars Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and Sean Gunn. Kevin Bacon plays a fictionalized version of himself, and Maria Bakalova voices Cosmo the Spacedog. Following the events of Thor: Love and Thunder
The special reveals that Mantis is Peter Quill's half-sister and introduces elements for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 , such as the team's new ship, the Bowie . Key Details Approximately 42–44 minutes
The official Disney+ stream features (2160p) with HDR10/Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio. While unauthorized "HDRip" or "300MB/800MB" downloads exist on various third-party sites like the one mentioned, they are not official distribution channels and may pose security risks. The special reveals that Mantis is Peter Quill's
It received highly positive reviews for its humor, heart, and Gunn's direction, often cited as a "heartwarming festive romp". Movie Specifications (Official Version)
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) is a Marvel Studios Special Presentation written and directed by James Gunn. Released exclusively on Disney+ on , it serves as the epilogue to Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Plot Summary