2017 may live in renown as the year of Marvel. With highly anticipated films such as Spider-Man Homecoming and Thor Ragnarok, many fans are already eagerly awaiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) many new installments for the 2017 movie year. This continued saga begins with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Despite the fact the Guardians comic books never generated much hype and revenue, Disney crafted what turned out to be a major blockbuster with the release of the first film Guardians of the Galaxy back in Aug. of 2014. The film grossed an unexpected 773.3 million in the box office. Guardians was also the first MCU movie to introduce the idea that humor and music can successfully dominate a superhero film.

Three years later the MCU plans to release an even bigger and better sequel. With returning stars such as Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana to name a few, the movie will not only feature the enjoyable characters from the first film but also new characters to enter the MCU such as Mantis and Ayesha. However the aspect most fans are highly anticipating is the movie’s soundtrack. In junction with the first film’s narrative, unveiling of the “Awesome Mix” has many fans expectant of yet another 80’s style soundtrack.

The film picks up where the last left off. The guardians contribute to the safekeeping of the galaxy as the travel through the universe. The main plot centers around the concept of maintaining the group’s unity as well as main character Star Lord’s ever-present quest to learn more about his past and uncover the truth about his father. This long awaited film premieres May 5.