
As a result, Warlock joins the new Guardians of the Galaxy under Rocket's leadership. The former appeared in the film as an antagonist, before the death of his mother and the Guardians' mercy made him have a change of heart. The ending of Guardians of the Galaxy 3 also shows two other new Guardians members: Adam Warlock and Phyla-Vell. Kraglin and Cosmo also join the team, after being instrumental in the High Evolutionary's defeat during Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Beside Rocket is Groot, with the two naturally continuing their unbreakable bond established in the first film.

The first post-credit scene of the film outlines the new Guardians of the Galaxy team. After Quill announces his retirement from the Guardians, he names Rocket the team's new leader.
