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Where does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 fit in Marvel?

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  1. PHASE V — The Multiverse Saga
  2. 2025The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday SpecialSPÉCIAL
  3. 2026Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
    You are here · Stop 90 of 123Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
  4. 2026Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaMOVIE

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When does Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 take place in the MCU?

The movie takes place during 2026 (but in space, so it doesn't really matter)

How is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 connected to the MCU?

The movie takes place in the main timeline

Why watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at this point in the timeline?

Because this is where it falls chronologically, and going straight from the TV special into the movie is satisfying

What about the post-credits scene(s)?

The first post-credits scene is important; the second is important too