Quill is initially horrified by the kidnapping but eventually reconciles with the gesture. Kevin Bacon, after realizing the impact he had on Peter, performs a Christmas song for the residents of Knowhere before being returned home. Key Revelations & Lore

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a 44-minute "Marvel Studios Special Presentation" released on Disney+ on November 25, 2022. Directed by James Gunn, it serves as an epilogue to Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and bridges the gap between Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 .

Mantis reveals to Peter that she is his half-sister , having also been sired by Ego.

While the special was primarily a streaming release, there is no official native 3D version; however, fans of the series often seek out 3D formats for the main Guardians of the Galaxy films . 3 timeline ?

The special introduces Cosmo the Spacedog as a full member of the team and showcases their new ship, the Bowie .

Studio Framestore handled the reconstruction of Knowhere, adding festive, "patched-together" decor to signify the community's efforts to rebuild.

The special features original songs, including "I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)" performed by the alien band "The Old 97's".

After a chaotic night on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and tracking Bacon to his Beverly Hills home, Mantis uses her empathic powers to put him in a trance and bring him back to Knowhere.