Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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With its name taken from the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special and it's plot about kidnapping Kevin Bacon as a Christmas gift, can this short romp with the Guardians be any good?

From Wikipedia:
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is an American television special written and directed by James Gunn for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy. It is the second Marvel Studios Special Presentation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and television series of the franchise. The special is produced by Marvel Studios, and follows the Guardians of the Galaxy as they celebrate Christmas and search for a present for their leader Peter Quill. The special was also produced by Troll Court Entertainment.

"The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special"
Written and Directed by James Gunn

Starring:
Pom Klementieff as Mantis
Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer
Kevin Bacon as Himself
Karen Gillan as Nebula
Vin Diesel as Swoll Groot
Bradley Cooper as Rocket
Sean Gunn as Kraglin Obfonteri
Luke Klein as Young Peter Quill (voice)
Michael Rooker as Yondu Udonta (voice)
The Old '97s as an alien band on Knowhere
Maria Bakalova as Cosmo the Spacedog (voice)
Flula Borg as Bartender
Kyra Sedgwick as Herself (voice)

Thanks so much for watching! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Have a Great Week!
-Josh

P.S. Santa putting dung in socks is now canon.