UPDATE! Hot on the heels of the poster comes the first sneak peek at the movie, in the shape of a sort-of teaser. Quill and the crew are back in the expected action-packed and comedic form. Take a look below and beware people who go for the hug, even when you say no...
James Mangold is not the only director who can promote his new movie with moody monochrome. Guardians Of The Galaxy man James Gunn, who is putting the finishing touches to Vol. 2, is getting in on the act with the first teaser poster for the new adventures of our favourite interstellar ruffians. Check it out below, as posted to Gunn's Twitter feed.
Vol. 2 finds the Guardians gelling a little more as a unit after their rough early days, but still more ramshackle than, say, the Avengers. They're also not exactly top notch when it comes to helping others, and an early screw up means they face the wrath of Elizabeth Debicki's alien Ayesha. Plus they have to somehow team up with Michael Rooker's Yondu after his Ravagers betray him
So yes, prepare to welcome back Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), baby Groot (Vin Diesel) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper), plus the likes of Nebula, played by Karen Gillan.
Check out some exclusive art that Empire here, along with more from Gunn about the film. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 arrives in the UK on 28 April next year, before heading to the US on 5 May.