Bautista isn't the only one getting ready for the return of the Guardians. His co-star Zoe Saldana tweeted that "the gang is getting back together", while writer-director James Gunn posted a picture of the finished script on Instagram.
The plot of the sequel hasn't yet been revealed, but Kurt Russell is in talks for a major role. Just don't expect to see either Thanos or The Collector.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is released in UK cinemas on April 28, 2017 and in US cinemas on May 5, 2017.
Watch Chris Pratt talk to Digital Spy about the superhero sequel below:
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