Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was notably absent from Marvel’s Phase 4 reveal this weekend at San Diego Comic Con, and now writer-director James Gunn has explained why.
“Sorry to disappoint,” Gunn wrote on Twitter. “Guardians Vol. 3 IS happening, but I am finishing The Suicide Squad first.” The Suicide Squad reboot will begin filming later this year ahead of its August 6, 2021, release date, according to previous reports.
With the Marvel Phase 4 timeline in mind, Guardians 3 shouldn’t be expected until after November 5, 2021, the day Phase 4’s final film, Thor: Love and Thunder, is released. Marvel previously announced three release dates for its movies beyond that date: February 18, May 6, and July 29, 2022. While the company didn’t tie any movies to those specific dates, it’s possible one will belong to Guardians 3.
Source: IGN.com James Gunn Apologizes for No Guardians 3 in Marvel's Phase 4