It’s been about a month and a half since the first full-lengthGuardians of the Galaxy 2 trailerwas released, and Marvel still hasn’t announced when the next domestic trailer will arrive. While we wait for some new footage, a Japanese trailer has surfaced, highlighting both Baby Groot and the Abilisk creature these Guardians go up against. One scene has Gamora launching herself onto this massive squid-like creature, while Drax uses his blades to furiously stab it. While none of this footage is actually new, it is cut in a new way, and does offer a sliver or two or previously unseen goodness.
The trailer debuted on YouTube earlier today, and has plenty ofBaby Groot, who is seen misunderstanding Rocket Raccoon’s instructions about a bomb detonator, while showing that he can still fight, despite his diminutive size. Baby Groot is seen using his tree limbs to trip up one of his enemies and throw him off a catwalk, while another scene features a humorous callback to the first movie. Instead of Rocket Raccoon standing on Groot’s shoulders, which is one of the most memorable moments of the first movie, Baby Groot is seen standing on Rocket’s shoulders instead, as they unleash a barrage of firepower at their enemies.
This trailer also comes a few days after aLEGO setoffered a glimpse at the new villain, Ayesha, played byElizabeth Debicki. The LEGO set is entitled “Ayesha’s Revenge,” although no story details were given with this set. Ayesha was a prominent character in the comics, who was originally known as the Paragon and went by several other aliases such as Kismet, J’Ridia Starduster and Her. She was created by the Enclave in their attempt to bring forth a supernatural being through their Citadel of Science. The organization’s first attempt was “Him,” otherwise known as Adam Warlock, and both later escaped the Enclave and fled to outer space. It isn’t known how she will be utilized in the story, or what she will be seeking revenge for.
It’s worth noting that we’ve seen photos of another new character,Mantis, along with a glimpse at Yondu (Michael Rooker) with his new, much-larger Mohawk, but we still haven’t seen any photos or footage with Ayesha quite yet. Perhaps Marvel is saving Ayesha for the final trailer, but her involvement is just one of many mysteries yet to be solved for this sequel. It still isn’t known whoSylvester Stalloneis playing yet, althoughJames Gunnhas teased in the past that he is playing a small yet important role.
TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2cast is lead byChris PrattasStar-Lord,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley Cooperas Rocket Raccoon andVin Dieselas Groot. New cast members includeKurt Russellas Ego the Living Planet, Star-Lord’s father,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Pom Klementieffas Mantis,Chris SullivanasTaserfaceandTommy Flanaganas Tullk. Marvel Studios will releaseGuardians 2on May 5, which kicks off the summer movie season. The film doesn’t have any direct competition, but it will face Warner Bros.KIng Arthur: Legend of the Sword, 20th Century Fox’sSnatchedand High Top Releasing’sLowriderson May 12. Take a look at this Japanese trailer forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, below.
