Phase 2 · Film
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- In-universe
- 2014
- Released
- Apr 2017
- Thread
- Cosmic
A few months later Quill meets his father, the Celestial Ego, and kills him with Yondu’s sacrifice. Mantis and Nebula join the crew; the Sovereign create Adam Warlock.
Chronology
- 1980FlashbackEgo meets Meredith Quill on EarthSource: Popverse MCU timeline
- 2014Ego is destroyed and Yondu sacrifices himselfSource: Marvel official timeline (2023)
Flashbacks and time travel are listed here rather than moved on the map, so the entry keeps a single honest position on the timeline.
Leads to
- Shared characterAvengers: Infinity WarThe Guardians cross paths with Thor and Thanos
- Direct continuationGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Adam Warlock and Rocket’s past come due
- Shared characterWonder ManSimon Williams is name-dropped in the Vol. 2 credits
- Direct continuationI Am Groot (S1–S2)The shorts fill the gap between the film’s ending and its post-credits scene
Comes from
Placement and dates follow the sources listed in the method page.