James Gunn weighs in on a potential deep-cut Avengers: Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy plot hole

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James Gunn has helped clear up a confusing detail in the MCU, and honestly it's a relief to hear it. The potential plot hole revolves around Peter Quill, and his grandfather Jason Quill. As you might remember, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ends with Star Lord leaving the team and reuniting with his grandfather on Earth.

It's an emotional scene where the pair see each other again after 38 years, but as one fan points out, Peter had actually been back to Earth during this time. In Avengers: Endgame, Peter and the rest of the Guardians return to help defeat Thanos – and this left them wondering if Jason would have seen Peter return during the news coverage.

Thankfully Gunn has helped clarify his thinking on the potential narrative complication. "As far as I’m concerned he didn’t know, no," he replied. "The ending would be really hurt if he did." To be honest, this tracks. There was a lot going on during Endgame, especially with the world still reeling from the Blip – so we'd bet something like the Guardians appearing may have been easily missed.

Fay Watson
Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

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