The release date for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy spinoff show I Am Groot has been revealed, with the series confirmed to hit Disney+ in August. First introduced in live-action in James Gunn's 2014 hit Guardians of the Galaxy, Groot has become a staple of the MCU. The character, who is voiced by Vin Diesel, appeared to die at the end of the first Guardians of the Galaxy film but would return – albeit in a younger form – in the sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II, as well as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
The spinoff show I Am Groot was first announced in December of 2020 and is poised to join a growing number of MCU Disney+ shows, including Hawkeye, Loki, and What If...? The series consists of a series of animated shorts, all starring the titular Groot, with series creator Ryan Little also featuring as head writer.I Am Groot will feature Kristen Lepore in the director's chair, with the filmmaker previously best known for her animation work on films like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and the 2021 miniseries Signals.
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Although fans have been anxiously awaiting a trailer for the show, <a href=«https://twitter.com/Marvel/status/1533493867714068480?ref_src=» https: screenrant.com target="_blank" rel=«noopener noreferrer»>Marvel
has now officially revealed in a new tweet that the series will premiere on Disney+ on August 10. The announcement also comes with its own poster, featuring Baby Groot relaxing and listening to some music by a palm tree air freshener. Check out Marvel's new tweet below:
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