When is Guardians of the Galaxy 3 streaming on Disney Plus?

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Here’s what Marvel’s Disney Plus history tells us about its Guardians 3 streaming plans

Guardians of the Galaxy 3
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Now that Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is out in the US, there's a fair chance you're already looking ahead to its Disney Plus release date. 

Thanks to recent MCU entries, we have a pretty good sense of when the James Gunn-directed cosmic threequel will be available to stream from the comfort of your own homes.

So, join us as we speculate over when Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is out on Disney Plus. For more from the MCU, check out our guides on how to watch the Marvel movies in order and all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows heading your way very soon.

When is Guardians of the Galaxy 3 streaming on Disney Plus?

Guardians of the Galaxy 3

(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

If past movies are any indication, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 will be streaming on Disney Plus between 48 days and 90 days after its US release (May 5.)

If that’s the case again, we can pinpoint a potential release window between late June and the beginning of August.

However, Marvel has trended towards stretching out the cinematic run of its MCU releases recently. It took Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 82 days to hit Disney Plus; Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania 89 days. As such, we're pretty confident in suggesting a July 2023 streaming window for Guardians of the Galaxy 3.

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 hits cinemas in the US on May 5. Want to discover more about Marvel’s future? Here’s our definitive guide to Marvel Phase 5. Plus, once you’ve seen Guardians 3, check out our spoilertastic explainers on the movie’s biggest talking points, including the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 post-credits scenes and the Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ending explained.

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