Guardians of the Galaxy 2,already confirmed.  

Posted: 3:42 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2014

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This image released by Disney - Marvel shows, from left, Zoe Saldana, the character Rocket Racoon, voiced by Bladley Cooper, Chris Pratt, the character Groot, voiced by Vin Diesel and Dave Bautista in a scene from "Guardians Of The Galaxy." (AP Photo/Disney - Marvel)

Marvel\'s highly anticipated "Guardians of the Galaxy" hits theaters this week. 

And before Comic-Con is even finished wrapping up, there\'s already enormous pressure on the superhero movie. (Via Marvel Entertainment / "Guardians of the Galaxy") 

That\'s because headlines are littered with the announcement of some big news — a sequel, "Guardian\'s of the Galaxy 2," which is slated to be released July 28, 2017. (Via Vulture / Deadline Hollywood / The Wrap /Variety / BBC)

Writer and director James Gunn confirmed the news Saturday via Twitter: "Yes, I’m writing and directing the sequel to #GuardiansoftheGalaxy ... But first go see the first one out next week!" 

Yes, I’m writing and directing the sequel to #GuardiansoftheGalaxy for theaters July 28 2017. But first go see the first one out next week!

The Huffington Post notes this comes as a big surprise since, just this month, Marvel announced plans for six other new films."It was expected that the studio would perhaps announce a few of those titles during its Comic-Con presentation on Saturday night, but only one name was revealed: \'Guardians of the Galaxy 2.\'

Not only that — but Marvel is taking a pretty big leap of faith with plans of a sequel when the first movie hasn\'t even been released.  

But The Verge points out, "apparently Marvel thinks that fans are really going to love it." And based on critic reviews – they just might. 

Guardians has garnered a 100 percent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes so far, despite it not being released in theaters across the country. 

And Daily Mirror calls it "a chaotic sci-fi ride bursting with smart humour."

"It\'s expected to rake in about $70 million next weekend, no big deal."

Bradley Cooper: "I just hope people like it and enjoy it. You never know how it\'s going to do. The temperature​ of the audience." (Via The Insider) 

We\'re sure Marvel would have to agree. "Guardians of the Galaxy" opens to the public Friday, Aug 1. 

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