James Gunn confirms 'Guardians Vol. 3' follows Avengers 4

The Marvel timeline following "Avengers: Infinity War" and its sequel is starting to take shape.

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March 16, 2018 10:52 a.m. PT

"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn took to Twitter Friday to answer two key fan questions following the release of the new "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer. With fan speculation reaching a fever pitch in anticipation of the April 2 "Infinity Wars" debut, Gunn made it clear when the next Guardians film would take place.

Guardians Vol. 3 will take place after Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4. https://t.co/YFT5XEEaZt
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 16, 2018

Most important of all, Gunn teased that some Guardians might not make it out of the next duo of "Avengers" films.

I didn't say that. https://t.co/pSeHBlyFPR
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 16, 2018

After Friday morning's trailer, and the persistent hints from Marvel that the MCU's character lineup would be trimmed in the next few years, it wouldn't be a surprise to see members of the Guardians end in some heroic sacrifice.

Unless Captain America beats them to it...

Cap, no!

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