While the fantastic action sequences, memorable characters, and delightful humor were all big parts of why the original Guardians of the Galaxy worked so well, you must not forget the amazing soundtrack, which paired some unlikely hits of the past with a crazy cosmic adventure. The good news it worked brilliantly, not only from a sound music choice perspective but also because of how well the soundtrack was implemented into the film’s storyline.
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Director James Gunn is planning a similar experience with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which has already used an unlikely track to perfection in the second trailer, that track being of course “The Chain” from Fleetwood Mack. The first soundtrack was a must have for fans, and now Gunn has announced that the Awesome Mix Vol. 2 titled soundtrack will hit stores on April 28. The soundtrack also includes the stellar cut from the first trailer, “Fox on the Run” from The Sweet. Marvel hasn’t released the full track list yet, but with the release date approaching that should change soon.
Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is written and directed by James Gunn (Slither). The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt (Jurassic World) as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana (Star Trek Into Darkness) as Gamora; Dave Bautista (Spectre) as Drax; Vin Diesel (Furious 7) as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper (American Sniper) as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker (Jumper) as Yondu; Karen Gillan (The Big Short) as Nebula; and Sean Gunn (Gilmore Girls) as Kraglin. New cast members include Pom Klementieff (Oldboy), Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby, Everest), Chris Sullivan (The Knick, The Drop) and Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight, The Thing).
Next up for Marvel is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on May 5, 2017. Spider-Man: Homecoming lands on July 7, 2017, followed by Thor: Ragnarok on November 3, 2017. After that Black Panther debuts on February 16, 2018, while Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on May 4, 2018. Ant-Man and the Wasp is slated for July 6, 2018, followed by Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019.
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