In 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy (GotG) became the second most important superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Thanks to its world-building, from the music to the colors, it was an instant hit. With two movies fully dedicated to the group plus some special appearances in other movies of the franchise, the line-up changes often, yet there’s always something differentiating about each member. Hence why, it’s so fun to watch them together. By no means are they perfect, but that’s what makes it easy to connect with them. Let’s take a look at how every member of Guardians of the Galaxy ranks in terms of likability, starting from the bottom.
10. Kraglin
It’s not that Kraglin (Sean Gunn) is unlikeable (no member of GotG is truly unlikeable), but truth be told, we haven’t seen much of him as a member of the Guardians to make up our minds. What we know for sure is that Kraglin is very loyal.
First, he was fully devout to Yondu as he followed him to hunt the Star-Lord and then when he decided to join with the Guardians. Even though he felt jealous about how Yondu treated Peter, he was genuinely nice after Yondu’s funeral when he gifted Peter Quill a Zune with over 300 songs. The two shared a loving moment, and Kraglin acknowledged him as his new captain. It’s safe to assume that his loyalty will not waver; let’s hope we get to know him better beyond that trait!
9. Mantis
Even though Mantis (Pom Klementieff) only made her first appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, she won our hearts very fast. Not only is she super strong thanks to her incredible powers, but she has quite a quirky personality. When you combine her dry sense of humor with interactions with Drax, it provides some hilarious moments.
However, Mantis is also very sensitive and empathetic, making her, overall, a likable character. What stops her from being higher on the list is her lack of confidence in her skills and in a social setting. While, with time, she keeps getting better, it would be nice to see her flourish and explore her relationship with the other members besides Drax.
Let’s not forget that it was thanks to their friendship that she gained the courage to stand up against Ego. She has so much potential when she feels comfortable in her own skin!
8. Groot
Don’t get us wrong, we all are a bit Groot (Vin Diesel) sometimes. But Groot is, well… Groot. It’s true that with almost no words, he can make us feel and cry. He is a very unselfish character and sacrifices himself for the gang several times. Yet, we assume it’s easy to do that when you have the same regenerative abilities as he does. Nonetheless, it’s noble.
He’s extremely cute, and it’s easy to fall under his spell. From an adult to an expressive baby to a spiteful teenager, the writers really try to give him something new to work with so his character doesn’t get tiresome. While he provides great comic relief, it’s hard to connect with him beyond his cuteness and inability to say words.
7. Star-Lord
Chris Pratt is the perfect Peter Quill as he manages to combine heroism with playfulness just right. If there’s a guardian that doesn’t take himself too seriously, that’s Peter. At the same time, he’s very confident and almost comes across as arrogant, yet his goofiness saves him. From a great soundtrack to impressive moves, he fully transforms the surrounding energy wherever he goes.