Guardians Of The Galaxy 2014 -

: A sentient tree-like humanoid who can only say "I am Groot" and serves as the emotional anchor of the team. Soundtrack and Cultural Impact

Released in August 2014, shifted the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) toward a more colorful, irreverent space opera. Directed by James Gunn , the film turned "D-list" comic characters into household names, grossing over $773 million worldwide and becoming the third-highest-grossing film of its year. The Core Misfits Guardians Of The Galaxy 2014

: A deadly assassin and adopted daughter of the titan Thanos, seeking redemption by betraying Ronan. : A sentient tree-like humanoid who can only

: A vengeful warrior intent on killing Ronan for the murder of his wife and daughter. The Core Misfits : A deadly assassin and

: A human scavenger abducted from Earth in 1988, known for his brash attitude and devotion to his mother's "Awesome Mix" cassette tapes.

The story centers on five disparate criminals who form an uneasy alliance to stop the fanatical from using a powerful Infinity Stone to destroy the planet Xandar.