Disney confirms Guardians of the Galaxy 3's rating

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Disney has finally confirmed the rating for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and fans can expect the same PG-13 rating as the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is set to be released on May 5, and it promises to be a “much more mature” outing for the space-faring team of misfits.

While the movie will not venture into R-rated territory, which the MCU seems to be saving for Deadpool 3, it will tell a darker story with a focus on Rocket Raccoon’s dark origins and the possibility of a few Guardian deaths. The PG-13 rating is in line with every other MCU blockbuster to date, but the description of “intense sequences of violence and action, strong language, suggestive/drug references, and thematic elements” suggests that this film may be a bit more intense than what fans have seen from the Guardians team up to this point.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a recent MCU film that shared a similar MPAA rating description, which included “intense sequences of violence and action, frightening images and some language.” This descriptor is not used often in the MCU, which could be in relation to the deaths that may be coming in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 or the horrors that make up Rocket Raccoon’s origins, as this has long been teased to be part of the movie.

The upcoming threequel has the potential to be one of the darker and more melancholic entries into the Marvel Studios’ series of blockbusters. However, the film will likely still carry the brand of humor that has become synonymous with the Guardians team. Despite this being the last iteration of the galactic team with James Gunn departing for his own super-powered universe with DC, fans can expect that the group is going out with a bang.

In conclusion, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can expect another action-packed adventure with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film’s PG-13 rating suggests that it will be a bit more intense than previous entries, with a focus on Rocket Raccoon’s dark origins and the possibility of a few Guardian deaths. The movie will be released worldwide on May 5, and fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see this iteration of the Guardians team in action for one last time.