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When it total to comic book movie Easter Eggs , James Gunn and theGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2had a high bar to meet . The first film threw almost as much secret or concealed story beats , reveals , and Marvel connection as the ace that formed the plot and mould , and the subsequence is no different . But this fourth dimension around , the loving touches fan wo n’t need to overleap are n’t all to promise what ’s come … but to ante up protection to what , and who was lost .
There are still a salmagundi of small details , loving throwbacks , and thunderbolt dangle about what comes next in the cosmic side of the MCU - not to refer all theGuardians of the Galaxy 2post - credits scenes- but whether you ’re a die - hard comic book picture fan , or just a lover of Star - Lord , Rocket , and the bunch , we ’ve got you covered .
Needless to say , there will beSPOILERSin our list ofGuardians of the Galaxy 2 : Every Easter Egg & Marvel Connection .
36. Star-Lord’s New Gear
The nostalgia that came from Star - Lord ’s signature Sony Walkman was hard to match , but another relic is sure to get as many laugh in just a single shot . We ’re refer here to the handheld gadget Peter uses to warn his teammates that the Abilisk is approaching the Sovereign batteries ( the antic cosmic space beast that they ’re there to kill ) . It may be postulate by some as just a standard piece of eighties tech , but will be evident to older video game buff as the handheld interpretation of Mattel Football . With some noticeable upgrades , obviously .
For starter , the top screen seems to have been … updated , no longer three course of luminosity signifying the ‘ players , ’ but an actual , functioning radar detect his friendlies ( the green Triangulum ) and the approaching foe . We have to hold that this is a more healthy bit of nostalgic functionality than Peter Quill would normally be credit with . Radar occur in handy , trusted . But to keep it compacted inside a 1977 handheld video game … pure genius . Although the actual machinery under his thumb did have to replace the Status and Score buttons .
35. The Orloni Are Everywhere
Marvel fans may be more concerned in the antics and escapades of the Heron than the local wildlife , but James Gunn and his gist team have made one thing exonerated : in the universe of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , the Orloni decree the ground level . In eccentric some have forgotten , the Orloni are the small , two-footed pests that resemble a cross between an Earth blabber , a frog , and some kind of small dinosaur . They made their debut in the firstGuardians , planning an attack on Star - Lord before being caught in his hand and used as an extempore microphone ( as well as being kvetch across the cave during his dance episode ) .
The impression that they were aboriginal to that major planet alone was eradicated when Orloni were shew in a look game on Knowhere ( where the last alive wins ) . But inGuardians Vol . 2 , the Orloni evidence they ’re even more far-flung than our planet ’s pestilence , recognise among the Sovereign as Groot rides on during the opening chronological succession , and somehow finding its way aboard the Ravagers ' Eclector , allowing Groot to bring it for Rocket and Yondu ( with the former in conclusion uttering their name in the moving-picture show themselves ) .
34. Confirmed: Drax Hates Dancing
Few will ever forget the first mid - credit button scene from the firstGuardians , in which the sprouting Groot learned to love Earth music as much as Peter Quill - specifically , rut to the tune of the Jackson Five . At the time , one glimpse from Drax was all it took to stop dead Groot in place , apparently not wishing to be seen trip the light fantastic . The continuation offers a partial account since Drax instantly stateshe does not dance , and seems to rate those who resist any possible urge , as well .
It would seem Groot is intent on gain ground Drax ’s affections , as he once again masks his terpsichore duringVol . 2 ’s opening scrap / dance / title succession when Drax turns his aid to the now Baby Groot . It ’s a courteous callback to the original movie , but since Drax ’s explanation of his sight on saltation only come later on , audience members may block to apply the new context to the moment . total to Groot ’s cuddle up to Drax in the pic ’s final scene , it appear Groot may be seeking his musclebound liquidator ’s commendation above everyone else ’s .
33. Ayesha
To say that the film ’s secondary opposer is a bit … grandiosewould be an understatement . When introduced , the gold char sitting in a golden throne before her gold hoi polloi wastes no time , explaining that her people ( the Sovereign ) are beau ideal , that she is paragon among them , and that their civilization has been orchestrate for exactly that purpose . The film itself does n’t give much backstory or perceptivity into this woman ’s existence or motivations , but her name is enough for Marvel Comics buff to see where the moving picture is head before it gets there . She isAyesha . And for the heavy world of Marvel ’s Cosmic characters , she ’s a biggie .
Now , the Sovereign and Ayesha ’s place as a crowned head or leader is something newfangled for the films ( have off unassailable vibes of Marvel ’s ' Universal Church of Truth ' ) . In the comics , Ayesha was make , as she say , to be the complete specimen of life-time by a group on Earth lie with as The Enclave . Going by the name of only ' Her ' , Ayesha , or subsequently ' Kismet ' , her life was strongly tied to another Marvel icon pointed to by several Marvel directors already . chiefly because she was actually The Enclave’ssecondattempt at perfection in the comics . Their first attempt ? He ’s known as ' Him ' … orAdam Warlock . More on that after .
32. The Sovereign Must Love Arcades
The decisiveness to make the Sovereign armada out of remote - piloted poke is a clever way of keep the body count down , while making signified in the film ’s mythology ( gross creatures would n’t run a risk their lives flying ships themselves ) . But it also allows for one of the longest pass gags of the movie , with the law of similarity between the fight of this ' perfected ' civilisation to bear astrongresemblance to stripling scourge hr at a local video arcade . From the mo the sound issue of the ships are revealed , it ’s reset the colonnade of the 1980s are the most direct influence on the look and sounds .
We ’ve yet to nail the exact reference of the gunshot sound as presented for the Sovereign pilots , or the small tune played when one of their ship is destroy ( leading them to angrily agitate their clenched fist like they ’ve finally run out of quarter ) . And as Zylak becomes the squadron ’s last remain chance to take down the Milano , the group of pilot who assemble around his post , cheering him on - before quickly dismiss him when he , too , loses - will ring reliable for any viewer who lived out the same brushing with heroism before hand the controls over to the next player .
31. The Planet Berhert
As the Guardians are flee from the Sovereign forces ( and arguing over who is the superior fender , Star - Lord or Rocket ) , Gamora note that a nearby satellite can be leap to for rubber . That planet is just referred to as " Berhert , " and if you overlook her name it amidst the combat , there ’s a fortune to see it once again when the ship crashes the Milano onto its surface . The name appears with a bowed stringed instrument of coordinates before the settling Milano smashes the information out of sentiment . For Marvel fans , it ’s no ordinary planet .
In the film , Berhert is likely mostly uninhabited ( at least in the forested orbit that the Guardians are restricted to before being capture by the Ravagers ) . Yet the planet has potent ties to the Marvel Universe , first appear inThe Incredible Hulk#111 ( 1969 ) . It ’s home to the Sagittarians , a subspecies of citizenry throw into a Hulk - centered conflict with the Galaxy Master involving their drawing card , Princess Daydra . No such luck in the Marvel Cinematic interpretation , but a prissy easter testis for fans , all the same .
30. Star-Lord’s Shirt Deciphered
Star - Lord ’s jacket may be his signature tune costume , but a new shirt is likely to steal some of the spotlight inVol . 2 . The shirt ’s graphic appears at first to be some sort of Asian - work foreign script , along with a twain of molecules surrounded by writing of their own . Since this isGuardianswe’re talking about , it was only a issue of time until fans crack the code . Since the letters match those used in the first plastic film ’s Kyln Prison - dubbed " Klyn " by the designer at Territory Studios - oneReddituser quickly deciphered the quad marque as " GEARS SHIFT . "
29. The Planet Contraxia
As Peter and his Guardians are trying their portion against the Sovereign ’s patience , and go down on a outback planet , the military action shifts to the other cast of characters from the first moving-picture show . Specifically , Yondu and the Ravagers , shown to be direct in some recreation befitting their character on the satellite Contraxia . Despite the planet ’s now , it look to be a neon - fuel den of frailty and inebriant , and a bagnio populated by ' Robot Courtesans . ' Which is n’t exactly the way it ’s portray in the Marvel Comics Universe .
In the comedian , Contraxia is really best known as the homeworld of Marie , the mother of the Marvel hero Jack of Hearts . Contraxians research for a solution to their give way Dominicus , and when an Earth scientist came up with a possible free energy dubbed Zero Fluid , Marie went to Earth in human soma , and married the scientist . She was eventually killed in an accident , lead their boy , Jack Hart , to be doused in his father ’s chemicals and interpenetrate with spacefaring magnate of energy use . Do n’t restrain your breathing time for a big screen adaption of that story .
28. Tommy Flanagan as Tullk
It ’s on Contraxia that Yondu is called into the street by the newest member of the Ravager cast : thespian Tommy Flanaga , play one of the criminal gang make out as ' Tullk . ' His character does n’t play too large a part in the events of the film , but does become the ( stock-still ) look of the Ravager mutiny led by Taserface . The name is an easter ballock on its own , since " Tullk " is n’t all that plebeian - and go to an existing bounty hunter / mercenary in the Marvel Universe . Granted , there ’s little resemblance .
Tullk made his debut in the Marvel Universe as part of the modernAnnihilationstoryline , working for Ronan the Accuser - the baddie used for the previousGuardiansfilm . So even if Tullk ’s introduction to the MCU may be later than most would have expected , and he ’s hardly the lumpy , green - skinned alien bounteousness hunter you would bear him to be … well , it ’s just one more wink to the devotee for those interested enough to investigate .
27. Howard The Duck Makes Another Appearance
It was the moment that elated countless scores of Marvel devotee waiting to see what secrets lay beyond the credits of the firstGuardians of the Galaxy … while others sat wondering why a humanoid duck , in a suit , toast a tropical cocktail meant , well , anything . shortly every movie sports fan was prompt of the comic ledger seriesHoward The Duck , and the unrecorded - action adaptation of the tarradiddle thatdirector James Gunn openly detest . But as a fan of the source material , it only seemed ripe for Howard to also take in the affection of the Collector .
Apparently , the Collector did n’t attempt to reassemble his collection after it was destroy or broken wide open by an Infinity Stone in the late movie . Howard is enjoying the free life once more on Contraxia , with Seth Green return to voice the fiber as he continues to drink and regale anyone who will heed with stories and salvia advice . In this pillow slip , he ’s entertaining actress Molly Quinn , credit as only " Howard ’s Date . "
26. Stallone is Starhawk
The closed book got out quick thatSylvester Stallone was toy Stakar Ogord , well cognise to the comic Bible humankind as Starhawk . In the original personification of the Guardians of the Galaxy , Starhawk was just one of many cosmic grinder arrogate the Guardians name , work as pseudo - sales booth - Immigration and Naturalization Service for other Marvel character ( or tropes ) in the far - off time to come of the 31st Century . Marvel went with themodernversion of the squad that came years later on when it come metre to fall in the MCU , butGuardians Vol . 2gives the original Guardians Modern life - beginning with Starhawk .
The character is discover first when Yondu refers to him as " Stakar , " but audiences before long learn that he is one of the original , or elite members of theRavagers , not the Guardians ( it ’s a little unclear , since Stakar implies there could be as many as 100 Ravager faction leaders ) . Yondu and Starhawk were partners in the original version of the squad , so the exile is something novel . An although Stakar remains in his human form this time around , there ’s reason to hope for a more full - powered transformation .
Either room , the two ribbons of alloy and light from the comic Word of God costume are carried over to film , spreading out over top of Stakar ’s shoulders , as opposed to his mind .
25. Michael Rosenbaum is Martinex
James Gunn ’s exploit to bring in the original Guardians of the Galaxy roster to the MCU go to full hurrying in the post - recognition sequences , but pop out earlier than many will realize . When Stakar is state Yondu that his deportation bring the Ravager leader no satisfaction , he ’s flanked by one a fellow Ravager with only his fountainhead and neck opening visible - form not out of flesh , but hard , baseball diamond - similar crystal . Given that , it ’s hard to notice that the actor beneath those effect is Michael Rosenbaum .
rumour had swirled around the part that Rosenbaum , a champion of music director James Gunn might have cameo’ed for inVol . 2 , - havingoriginally study for the part of Star - Lord- but the reply is manifestly Martinex . In the comics , Martinex T’Naga was a descendant of human ancestors on the planet– dreary , formerplanet Pluto , excuse his crystalline skin and ability to project hot and insensate from each hand . The Pluvians were wiped out , leaving him as the sole survivor , teaming up with other outcasts to form the original Guardians of the Galaxy .
24. The Lone Celestial?
When explaining how he add up to live as both a satellite and a man , Ego begins by describing his birth as short becoming aware that he was a brain floating in the blackness of space ( a symbolic representation that later evidence to be completely literal ) . Over millions of age he became a major planet , and later on a being capable of locomotion - all thanks to the fact that he was an immortal being , known as a " Celestial . " It ’s a fitting name , since he was born of the cosmos itself … but the melodic theme that he is truly alone in his Celestial cosmos goes somewhat against Marvel mythology .
It may be that the MCU is defining Ego as truly the sole Celestial ever encountered , but in the previous film , another can be glimpsed . It ’s during the Collector ’s holographical account of the Infinity Stones , register the ability of the Power Stone to extinguish all lifespan on an intact planet . The I. F. Stone is shown glowing smart purple in the stave of a colossal being - project as almost a dead ringer for Eson the Searcher , one of several Celestials in the world of Marvel Comics .
That being said , Ego was just … well , a living planet in the comics , and not distinguished as a Celestial at all . So it ’s potential the Eson easter testis is just a nod to fans , and in the MCU , only Ego is defined as a honest Celestial … so far .
23. Rocket Finally Gets His Eye
There ’s callbacks aplenty inVol . 2 , especially noticable to buff who rewatch the first film before remove in the sequel . primary among them is the prize retrieved by Groot and returned to Rocket and Yondu . Despite the prototype fin Yondu seeks to regain ascendence over his pointer being therealgoal , Groot has some trouble with the interlingual rendition . And when he get a prosthetic , machinelike orb to the yoke ’s cell - distinguished by Yondu as"Vorker ’s eye"- Rocket decides that keeping it is the best row of action mechanism , since the Ravager will stir up up to ascertain that he ca n’t line up his eye . The antic write themselves .
It ’s a reference to the first film , when Rocket attempted to take on that laugh himself . As he broke down the plan that the Guardians and the Ravagers would plunge to take down Ronan and salvage Xandar , he ended his speech by claim that one Ravager ’s machinelike optic would be postulate to make it work out . Star - Lord soon cleared it up , claiming that was just a joke - itself a callback to Rocket demanding an artificial leg to break down out of the Kyln . The subsequence may have slue one ofGuardians of the Galaxy 2 ’s deleted post - credits scenery , so we ’re felicitous at least on more Ravager get an superfluous jest .
22. Yondu Completes His Look
Speaking of that epitome fin … it ’s a far more regal substitution than the low , blockier mohawk sported by Yondu in the original movie . At the time , the elusive mohawk haircut was excuse as a re - imagining of his comic book counterpart . It was curt than Yondu ’s ostentatious , massive head cinque from theGuardianscomics , but all in the name of fitting the more strand , or at least less glamourous life of a scavengers and soldier of fortune . That , and it also shine to show how Yondu could control his pointer telepathically , guided by whistles ( and his heart ) .
The subsequence saw Yondu shuffled out of the living universe , but director James Gunn made trusted to give him his true fin in all its glory before that . It ’s meet , too . As Yondu truly connect the ranks of the Guardians of the Galaxy and embraces a righteous way , onlythenis he allow to proud , powerful fin that was reserved for the hero of Marvel Comics . Perhaps more poetical than the common costume raise sequels tend to bring . And just as in force at creating Ravager kebabs .
21. The Truth of Stan Lee’s Cameos
Marvel fan have enjoyed the always - unexpected appearances from legendary mirthful Jehovah Stan Lee for age , across studio , existence , and even diachronic eras . Playing everyday schmuck or luxuriously - rank officials , Lee ’s ubiquity has even led fans to theorize thatStan Lee is really Uatu the Watcher , the member of an ancient race of observers charged with keeping up to the moment on all natural event on the satellite Earth . Guardians 2settles this question once and for all , but kibosh short of revealing Lee as Uatu himself .
As Rocket and Yondu make their sequence of jumps across space towards Ego , they fly preceding Stan Lee in a spacesuit , sharing his experiences on Earth to a small assemblage of cap , big - headed aliens . Theseare the Watchers , and as Lee recount his tales of playing " a Federal Express humankind " ( inCaptain America : Civil War ) the television camera focuses in on one Watcher in particular - who may be the real Uatu . Lee is credited asthe Marvel Universe ’s Watcher Informant .
20. Kronan Cameo
Elsewhere in the Guardians ' montage of space jumps , a quick dart through the atmosphere of a barren , foreign cosmos shows what look to be a battle to the death in action . The fighters are two bombastic , rocky - look behemoths with the standing fighter brandishing a monumental rock club . In Marvel speak , that ’s precisely how you would depict the race known as the Kronans , already glimpse in the MCU when one of the rock demon essay to best Thor inThe Dark World ’s opening battle . The armor even looks the same in both case .
That armor look is typically link with Korg , a lineament introduced as an opposite of Thor without much backstory - before being retconned into his very own fibre , playing a memorable part in thePlanet Hulkstoryline . Korg is also set to seem inThor : Ragnarok , so it ’s unclear if this is mean as a twinkling towards the theatrical role and moving-picture show , or just another Kronan battle that Marvel rooter are guaranteed to spy .
19. A’askavarian Callback
Another recall ! Perhaps , at least . When Rocket lastly make contact with Gamora after she has come to a truce with her baby , Nebula , and he and Yondu have put their vomit - rush jumps behind them , he tells her they ’re maneuver to the surface . As the Eclector ’s principal core continue in cranial orbit with Kraglin at the control condition , Rocket inform his mate , he , Yondu , and Groot will be head down to rescue them in"an old piece of construction equipment Yondu once used to slice afford the cant of A’askavaria . "
That name should ring a toll , since it ’s what first endear Peter Quill to Drax aboard the Kyln inGuardians . Peter explained how he once had to butterfly an A’askavarian in Nova Records for a line of work , before she left him with a scar to call back him by . The ancedote lead to Drax calling Peter simply the man"who has lain with an A’askavarian . " It would seem we now know the bank stickup for which Peter was sent to love affair said A’askavarian . Hope it was deserving it .
18. The Planet’s Face
arugula and Yondu ’s arrival dribble a sense of foreboding with it , following live on the heels of Gamora and Nebula ’s uncovering of a cave filled with bones ( the remains of Ego ’s other pull in , and ultimately refuse , progeny ) . As the tierce deign to the surface , they approach from the diametric side as Ego initially welcomed Star - Lord , Gamora , and Drax to"his planet . “And from that angle , it ’s clean to see Ego ’s eyes , olfactory organ and mouthpiece showing the major planet to be a living entity - dead in keeping with the risible book variant .
It ’s easy to seewhyit was left out of the initial reveal , since fancy a satellite in the face of Kurt Russell would have been not only silly , but telling . It ’s only when they land that Ego informs his guests of his blood line history , maintain his persona of an affectionate , caring , and screw influence . A massive , emotionless , unblinking face on the major planet sends the opposite content … even if we really do want to know how that majestic goatee would have been carried over to a global scale .
17. Star-Lord Glimpses “Eternity”
It ’s an easy present moment to miss given everything happening when it appears , but as Ego endeavour to convert Peter to join his cause , he changes his globe with a pressing on the brow . In that moment , Peter ’s eyes are replaced by starscapes , apparently allowing him to see to the ends of the universe and existence itself . But before he is all lose , he stands , mouth open , in awe … uttering a undivided word:“Eternity . “It give signified , since most assume he is construe time and reality as a being as ancient as Ego does . But it means much more .
In the Marvel Comics Universe , " timeless existence " is n’t just a concept , but an existent image . As is ordinarily the case in Marvel ’s cosmic mythology , the concept of all fourth dimension and world within the creation is embodied by Eternity , one of a number of existence survive before and beyond all creation . Paired with Infinity , and Death ( and Entity , and Oblivion , and Galactus ) he represents a cosmic force on a musical scale few can encompass . So it ’s possible that Star - Lord ’s vision of eternity is n’t a talent of Ego ’s , but a reality he can merely glimpse .
That implies the cosmic force pulling Ego ’s train are greater than he can imagine , and since the firstGuardiansmovie show a synagogue mural depicting Eternity , Infinity , Entropy , and Death besiege the six Infinity Stones … well , we would say this throwaway word is far more meaningful .
16. The Gunns Join Their Son’s Adventure
Director James Gunn stops short of inserting himself into his own blank space heroic ( at least that we hump of , since he appeared as the unmasked soldier under Ronan ’s control in the firstGuardians ) , but made sure to include some family member . When Ego taps into Star - Lord ’s powers , he activates his many seedling around the population , turning the small heyday behind a Missouri Dairy faggot into an undulating , growing mass of blue energy . When that power ceases to be wielded , the energy darkens , hardens , and break . In that instant , you get a look at an quondam couple ask in the phenomenon with some confusion .
Keep and centre peeled on the final credits , and you ’ll see both James Gunn , Sr . and Leota Gunn among the cast , as that very couple . And if you ’re wondering if Gunn ’s sense of liquid body substance extends even to his family , their credits should make it obvious . James , Sr . and Leota are given the roles of ' Weird Old Man ' and ' Weird Old Man ’s schoolma’am , ' respectively .
15. Peter’s Grandfather Returns
The second time the blob stops spreading across Missouri , it does so permanently - and not a second too presently for the occupants of one vehicle . The blob has lifted their sport utility onto its front tires , just minute away from consuming it from the back end forward . The driver and rider have only a second to consider their confused ease before the photographic film trim down back to Ego , but it ’s enough to identify the driver : Peter Quill ’s grandpa , played by worker Gregg Henry , a retiring collaborator of Gunn ’s - in some old age make - up to pass over the intervening three X .
Gunn has previously explained that he had intended to show Peter ’s gramps alive and well back on Earth inGuardians of the Galaxy , connecting the hero ’s discovery of mob to the family that still love him dearly back on Earth . So it ’s courteous to see that moment achieved , even in short , in the sequel . As for Peter ’s grandfather ’s rider ? She ’s dally by Damita Jane Howard , stunt performer on this very picture show .
14. Young Peter Returns
It ’s a nictation and you overlook it moment as Star - Lord ’s intact family is being strangled by Ego around him , but one Charles Frederick Worth calling out , since most audience extremity will likely miss it . As Peter sit down frozen by his father , Yondu assure him to use his nerve , not his head - set off a montage of the love in Peter ’s life . It begins with a shot of him as a boy , laying next to his mother in a grass athletic field , pilot through the skies with Rocket , and finally , Yondu training him to fire his now famous chargeman .
They ’re curt scene , but it ’s still histrion Wyat Oleff scream back to shoot them , exhibit Peter a bit older as he finally dons his own set of Ravager armor and his signature weaponry . Just as actress Laura Haddock was call back to repeat her role as Peter ’s mother , audiences may not even recognise her , demonstrate long before her brain tumor transformed her into the version of herself shown inGuardians ' opening scene .
13. Yondu’s Blue Frog
The motion picture ’s worked up storyline comes to its conclusion as the Guardians lay Yondu to rest , dressing him with ceremonial ribbons , colors , and environ him with meaningful novelty . It ’s a minor touch , but one trinket in particular brook out : a lowly , blue - discolor , crystal frog half - cloaked in shadow . The devoted rooter of the first moving picture will acknowledge it instantly as the same one Yondu acquired when visiting the Broker inGuardians of the Galaxy , explain that he enjoy line such small items along the cabinet of his ship .
That batrachian has check more than most characters , having been directly tied to the uncovering of an Infinity Stone , and finally shoot out of the sky alongside Yondu during the battle with Ronan ’s forces over Xandar . The frog is the only novelty Yondu pick out of the turd before Ronan ’s military group get in to palisade him , which makes it into something of a symbolisation for Yondu ’s determination to do the right affair . To leave petty thieving behind , and pursue a cause more expansive . So it ’s only right it should find its path to his side at the end .
12. Yondu’s Troll Doll
Since it was suicide to even open up the container and consider the Infinity Stone , instead of just selling it , Yondu had to suspect that the boy he mentor had pull a fast one on him . But when the Troll wench was expose , Yondu could only grin . The implication of pride was manifest , but the sequel confirm that Yondu felt he was Star - Lord ’s real daddy , explaining why he would give ear on to the object that proved he had raised his Word to do the right affair . That object , like that knowledge , is guard nigh in dying .
11. One Last Arrow
When the other Ravager faction turn off from their decision to exile Yondu - perhaps once Ego ’s villainous action are discover , and his raising of Peter are understood - and arrive to honor him in dying , the " Colors of Ogord " scud over his grave are charged with sentimentality . So it may be hard for fans to see through the tears the last screw detail hold for the blue - skinned softie beyond decease . As his son and teammate mourn his death , his cosmic ashes scatter out in a watercourse of rainbow - colorise particle .
But as the fireworks and music swell , the particles condense into an intense pink / red hue … in the condition of an pointer . The arrowhead is easiest to spot , even if it ’s unreadable whether that ’s an indicant of Yondu ’s carry on spirit , or simply the filmmakers ante up a tribute of their own , and ramifications or purgative be damned . Whichever one it is , it ’s a memorable finish .
10. Charlie-27 Played By Ving Rhames
It ’s Stakar who evidence that Yondu is still hold in the hearts of the Ravagers , beginning the further reveal of the other Ravager leaders . The first up is Ving Rhames , land to life the Marvel zep Charlie-27 . No further info is offered or immediately visible other than his massive size , which is go on with his laughable record blood line … even if the particular may need to be altered for this version . Where Martinex was a human engineered to survive on Pluto , Charlie-27 was similarly engineered to survive on Jupiter .
The resolution was a ace - sized , super - potent , super - dense hero gifted with military strategy and unwavering potency . Since these are no longer the original Guardians from the future , those origin will presumably be changed . But if the Ravagers assembled at the remnant of the motion-picture show have a military - minded tactician among them , it ’s most definitely Charlie-27 ( even if his size and strong suit imply someone who prefers brute force … which he also enjoys , from metre to time ) .
9. Aleta, Starhawk’s Other Half
The next , and perhaps most interesting addition to the team is Aleta Ogord , played by Michelle Yeoh . As the name suggests , Aleta is the espouse sister of Stakar Ogord … but that ’s where this origin story stops being simple to line . We ’ve previously explained howAleta and Stakar phase Starhawk , so to keep a long write up short , Stakar is adopted by the Ogord family and finally clear superpower from ' the Hawk God ' alongside his sister , Aleta . The two merge to form Starhawk and use those powers , but only one of them can continue the forcible form .
Since the moving-picture show show up both Stakar and Aleta class , it ’s obvious James Gunn is pursuing a unlike grade . Perhaps the two remain disjoined , but when wishing to become the superpowered Starhawk , must merge . Either that , or they are simplybothgifted with Starhawk ’s abilities . Only time will tell , but see how complicated and torrid their kinship has gotten over the year , do n’t anticipate all of their origin or source material to be adapted forGuardians 3 .
8. Krugarr Conjures “Strange” Magic
Among these humanoid Ravagers put together only after Yondu ’s death , one stands out as an alien - looking , snake - same red form standing upright on its tail . That ’s an easy persona to identify , since it ’s plainly Krugarr , the Sorcerer Supreme of the future ( personally trained by the same Ancient One who showed Stephen Strange the ropes back in the 20th Century ) . He ’s certainly the wild card of this new roll , but his form of approving their reunion is authoritative . Important especially to fan of Marvel’sDoctor Strange …
Since he does n’t speak , Krugarr shows his excitement by raise up two thumbs - up symbols in what some might seize is a piece of techno - wizardry . But look nigher , and it ’s the exact same magic at study inDoctor Strange , down to the tiny glyphs that circumvent his hands as he forms the picture . It ’s still ill-defined just how much attention Marvel destine be paid to this shared sorcery ( especially present that Krugarr may only beasorcerer this time around ) , or if they ’re plainly making sure that Marvel ’s legerdemain is undifferentiated across the galaxy .
7. Miley Cyrus is Mainframe
The final comedic musical rhythm of this post - credits scene comes as the television camera teddy to a severed robotic head . As the other Ravagers nod their ascent or intention to honor Yondu ’s sacrifice , and get the gang back together , the robot ca n’t contain its sheer excitement , having missed these friends so much . That robotic point is harder to decipher than any other character ( not having a body will do that ) , but James Gunn has confirmed it is Mainframe , an artificial intelligence create by Tony Stark , and tax with guarding and administer an intact planet in the 31st Century .
Gunn had intended to keep that representative cameo under wraps a bit longer , but when he let it fall away in a single interview , the world shortly recognize : Miley Cyrus would voice Mainframe . The digital effect applied to the part make it a bit harder to catch on first listen , so rooter will probably take to hold back for more scene to really judge what Cyrus will take to the on the face of it severed head ? Here ’s hoping Mainframe gets its body back in the future .
6. Adam Warlock Joins The MCU
It ’s hard to recount if this was the best secret post - credits shot ofGuardians Vol . 2 , or the most underwhelming - not for lack of punch or narration potential , but the amount of people explicitly stating that Adam Warlock would join the MCU … or had already … whichever . For the newbies , Adam , or just ' Him , ' was thefirstcreation of The Enclave cite earlier in this list . The perfect institution , and imbued with the Soul Infinity Stone , Adam Warlock remains one of the most well-thought-of stories in Marvel ’s total cosmic universe .
He has yet to be revealed or mold , with the final post - credits view ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2dedicated to his reveal . Back among the Sovereign , Ayesha is forced to accept defeat , having failed to attain vengeance or justice against the Guardians for their thievery and insult . She consider that her revenge , and her pursuit of reliable perfection lies ahead . Literally , it lie in front of her , in a new kind of birth pod - promising to create a Modern kind of golden , perfected being : one she will call only " Adam . " shoulder strap in , Marvel fans .
5. Grandmaster Credits Cameo
In save with the soundtrack ofGuardians Vol . 2 , the credit are punctuated by snippets of the cast showing their own unique brands of boogie . It ’s a chance to see Chris Pratt , Michael Rooker , Karen Gillan and others cut informal and just get down , but there ’s one dancer that you ’ll like desire to watch out for . Keep your eyes on the right-hand paw side of the projection screen , and after a return from a post - credits scene , you ’ll notice Jeff Goldblum ’s Grandmaster shaking his thang .
Now , why an antagonist responsible for throwing Thor into gladiator game inRagnarokappears alongside the stamp of theGuardians of the Galaxyis anyone ’s guess . His comportment has lead many to take on that a cameo was abbreviate , but it ’s hard to say for certain . Which mean buff have no choice but to countenance this question go unanswered , and just enjoy seeing how Jeff Goldblum got down in his prime ( and obviously continues to , because he ’s Jeff Goldblum ) .
4. Cosmo Returns
We ca n’t secern if it ’s fan service or pitilessness that urge on the filmmakers to place a splendiferous , heroic portrait of Cosmo the Spacedog at the end of the film ’s credit … but if it ’s all we ’re going to get it ’s better than nothing . For the Marvel picture show rooter , he ’s the dog in a spacesuit shown in the previousGuardiansfilm as a part of the Collector ’s accumulation , giving Rocket a growling as the team enroll his monumental composite . He returned in the film ’s post - credits sequence to give the Collector some kisses , having been date fleeing the location after the Power Stone erupted .
It ’s still heartbreaking for fans that as cockamamie as theGuardiansuniverse may get , there ’s patently no place for a Russian dog send into celestial orbit , knocked off course , and eventually gaining the powers of telepathic speech . in earnest , would the Guardians NOT be honorable off with a dog able to protect them from psychic attempt ? Perhaps with Baby Groot now mature out of his adorable phase , the doorway is candid for a dog hero ? Especially with Adam Warlock on the horizon - a character Cosmo has been show up powerful enough to counter . Fingers crossed .
3. Groot-ed Credits
The love for Baby Groot may be strong enough to bring down mountains , with Vin Diesel once again on script to voice the tiny branchlet ( with some post - production assistance , obviously … well , we seize ) . His endearing and precocious nature may have consume the spotlight this sentence around , but the affection intelligibly extends beyond the consultation and into the product team itself , judge by the credits .
It will pass by the bill of a vast majority of the audience , too busy discussing the film or its many sporadic post - reference cappers , but a act of crowd members have had their names interchange with Groot ’s universal comment . There are only a few seconds to appreciate seeing " I Am Groot " ruffle into the credits before a flash reveals the actual credit , and the someone credited . But for people like 3D Stereoscopic Supervisor Evan Jacobs , it ’s as close to Groot as most people will ever amount .
2. Hasselhoff Lends His Voice
It was Kevin Bacon who capture to fag out the soda water civilization crown in the firstGuardiansthanks to hisFootlooseheroics , but in the sequel , it ’s all David Hasselhoff . After Peter reveals to Gamora that he used to tell kids his father was theKnight Rideractor and singer , Hasselhoff makes an appearance himself in the plastic film ’s last bit . Since it ’s Ego taking on the visage of Hasselhoff while inspire Peter to reconsider his architectural plan , Hasselhoff is credited only as " The shape of David Hasselhoff " in the final scroll . But it ’s not his only contribution .
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The vocal that plays over the middle portion of the credit may voice less conversant than the residue of the movie ’s soundtrack , and with good reason . It ’s Hasselhoff himself serenade the hearing with a song title " Guardians Inferno , " written by James Gunn and composer Tyler Bates . As it turns out , a band was also unnaturally created for the operation , with the song credited to " The Sneepers ft . David Hasselhoff .
1. Final Disclaimer
Before the credits come to a close and return to Stan Lee inform the less - than - rapt Watchers on that upstage sway , they stop on yet another " I Am Groot . " As it reaches the eye of the CRT screen , that , too , exchange to its full school text . A disclaimer tell the pursual :
" No raccoons or Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree creatures were harm during the devising of this lineament . The same can not be tell for handlers of said racoon and tree creature . "
It ’s a recall to the previous film ’s own disclaimer , with the added deduction that the one tasked with keeping Rocket or Groot in check are the veridical victims , here . But what do you expect ?
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