Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 23,067 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Chris Pratt's performance is the anchor the more ambitious scenes need. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is worth clearing space for. What makes Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage. Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña lead a cast that keeps the bigger ideas grounded in something human. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 came out in 2017. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 genuinely rewarding. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Chris Pratt anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.