Yesterday fans finally got to see thefirst trailerfor the highly-anticipated superhero sequelGuardians of the Galaxy 2. While we’ll probably have to wait quite some time for the next batch of footage, starMichael Rookerrevealed a new photo that showcases the much larger mohawk his character Yondu will be sporting in the sequel. It seems that this character is getting closer and closer to his iconic look from the Marvel Comics.
The actor debuted this new photo onFacebookearlier today. We’ve previously seenYondu’s mohawkin another photo that debuted on Marvel’s Instagram back in August. Not much has been revealed about Yondu’s return yet, but with the August 21, 2025 release date getting closer and closer, we may find out more about soon. We’ve previously heard that Yondu will be part of the Guardians team, since he is no longer a member of the Ravagers.
During Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation in Hall H this summer, the studio unveiled the first trailer forGuardians of the Galaxy 2. While the big reveal from that footage was Kurt Russell as Ego the Living Planet, father of Star-Lord, there were plenty of other interesting details as well. Yondu (Michael Rooker) seems to be working together with Peter Quill, even after he double-crossed him at the end of the first movie. Yondu’s inaction has upset theRavagers, withSean Gunn, who plays Kraglin, recently teasing that the sequel is set a few months after the first movie, and that the Ravagers and their new leader Taserface (Chris Sullivan) are trying to decide what to do with Yondu.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery ofPeter Quill’s true parentage.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2is produced by Marvel Studios' president,Kevin Feige, withLouis D’Esposito,Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz,Nikolas KordaandStan Leeserving as executive producers. The originalGuardians of the Galaxywas a hit with critics and audiences alike, earning over $770 million at the worldwide box-office, and holds the record as the most successful debut film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition, the film’s soundtrack went platinum and was nominated for a Grammy.
TheGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2cast is lead byChris PrattasStar-Lord,Dave Bautistaas Drax the Destroyer,Zoe Saldanaas Gamora,Bradley Cooperas Rocket Raccoon andVin Dieselas Groot. New cast members includeKurt Russellas Ego the Living Planet, Star-Lord’s father,Elizabeth Debickias Ayesha,Pom Klementieffas Mantis,Chris Sullivanas Taserface andTommy Flanaganas Tullk.James Gunndirects from his own screenplay, based on the Marvel Comics. Take a look at this new photo fromMichael Rooker’s Facebook.
