James Gunn Confirms Thor 4 Takes Place Before Guardians of the Galaxy 3

James Gunn Confirms Thor 4 Takes Place Before Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Comic-Con saw the announcement that Thor: Love and Thunder is underway, with James Gunn now confirming the flick takes place before his Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

James Gunn posted an enthusiastic “Hell yes!!! Thanks everybody” on Instagram to the news of Avengers: Endgame passing Avatar to become the #1 movie in the world, with a fan questioning if Thor 4 takes place before or after Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

“Before,” Gunn confirmed.

Thor joining the Guardians of the Galaxy?

The end of Avengers: Endgame seemingly saw Thor join up with the Guardians, but it appears that is not the case. Or it is possible that Thor does join the Guardians for a short time and then they head their separate ways, which leads to Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy 3?  

Just prior to Comic-Con did see the news that Thor 4 is in the works, with it also said Chris Hemsworth is expected to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy 3, so perhaps Hemsworth returns to join the Guardians in GOTG 3.

Thor: Love and Thunder has a November 5, 2021 release date; Guardians of the Galaxy 3 presently has no release date, but it appears that it will be a part of Marvel’s Phase 5 slate of movies. James Gunn is directing The Suicide Squad for DC and then will film Guardians when he finishes.

About Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Cosmic Book News, the independent entertainment news site he founded in 2008. He covers movies, comics, TV, video games and pop culture and has reported major industry scoops over the years, including revealing the Avengers: Endgame title ahead of its official announcement. Through Cosmic Book News, he helped Marvel Comics promote Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova through exclusive previews, artwork, and interviews, with the site also quoted in solicitations and on comic covers. He also reported on Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again retooling before it was later confirmed by the trades.

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