James Gunn writes and directs this sci-fi action sequel in which Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper reprise their roles as the Marvel Comics superheroes known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Pilot Peter Quill aka Star-Lord (Pratt) leads his team of unlikely heroes including alien Gamora (Saldana), warrior Drax the Destroyer (Bautista), tree-like humanoid Baby Groot (voice of Diesel) and raccoon Rocket (Cooper) as they continue their adventures throughout the darkest reaches of space. While struggling to keep their newfound family together, the gang come up against all manner of foes as they attempt to help Quill solve the mystery surrounding the true identity of his father. The cast also includes Kurt Russell, Karen Gillan and Glenn Close.