After the lengthy reign of Child Yoda, a brand new younger alien is ready to take Disney+ by storm. The primary trailer for “I Am Groot,” the “Guardians of the Galaxy” animated spinoff starring the monosyllabic area hero, has been launched out of Marvel Studios Comedian-Con animation panel on Friday.
As well as, the panel revealed that after the preliminary 5 animated shorts premiere this August, “I Am Groot” will return with extra episodes at a later date.
Initially created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby within the Sixties comedian guide “Tales to Astonish,” Groot (voiced within the MCU by Vin Diesel) is an extraterrestrial area creature famous for his pleasant demeanor and delicate disposition. Though extremely smart, Groot can solely say one phrase, “I’m Groot,” at any time, although these near him — notably his common partner-in-crime Rocket Raccoon — are able to understanding the intent behind his phrases.
Within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Groot first appeared in 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which noticed the character sacrifice himself to get replaced by his son, “Child Groot,” which grew as a sapling out of his physique. “I’m Groot” is ready to discover Child Groot’s adventures throughout the galaxy away from the Guardians, as he meets new characters and finds himself in perilous conditions. Diesel returned to supply voiceovers for the sequence, and Bradley Cooper will return to supply the voice of Rocket Racoon, with different characters anticipated to return.
Every of the 5 animated shorts will discover a special level of Groot’s childhood. The teaser exhibits Groot participating in a struggle with a militaristic group of tiny blue aliens, solely to develop into their savior after a lead he farts out proves to be a supply of meals for the colony. Different clips proven embody Groot exploring a large spaceship, dancing with a gelatinous clone of himself and dressing in moss clothes.

“I’m Groot” marks the second animated MCU sequence to premiere on Disney+, after final 12 months’s anthology sequence “What If…?” Ryan Little, who served as a script coordinator and author on “What If…?,” created “I Am Groot” and writes the sequence. Kirsten Lepore serves because the director, and govt produces with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn.
“I Am Groot” isn’t the one “Guardians” spinoff set to premiere this 12 months. In December, “The Guardians of the Galaxy Vacation Particular,” shot through the manufacturing of the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” will start streaming on Disney+.
“I’m Groot” will premiere all 5 shorts on Disney+ Aug. 10. Watch the total trailer for the sequence under.

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