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Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper + More: ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ Red Carpet

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had its world premiere on Thursday night (April 27) in Hollywood, California. Not everyone showed up: Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana were noticeably absent. But…

Chris Pratt and Bradley Cooper

Chris Pratt and Bradley Cooper attend the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had its world premiere on Thursday night (April 27) in Hollywood, California. Not everyone showed up: Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana were noticeably absent. But the rest of the guardians walked the red (or purple) carpet for one last ride. Shiny satin was a common theme for the ladies in attendance. Jewel tones were another popular color scheme for the stars.

In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and voice actors Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket. Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, and Maria Bakalova are also in the cast

Taking to Twitter, director James Gunn shared a photo with the main cast and offered some words ahead of the world premiere. He wrote: "I’m nervous, of course, but mostly excited for all of us, the cast & crew & our friends & families, to sit together in a dark theater & experience the movie together. This is the sweetest part of filmmaking: one last look at our creation, one brief moment of being present to the long & winding journey it took us to get here, before turning it over to all of you, the world at large. Thank you to all of you who helped us to get here. You know who you are. My love for you runs deep. #GotGVol3 #WeAreGroot"

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hits theaters on May 5.

Take a look below at the stars at the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 world premiere:

Ariana Greenblatt

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Ariana Greenblatt attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Matthew Edward Lowe and Rob Lowe

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Matthew Edward Lowe and Rob Lowe attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Maria Bakalova

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Maria Bakalova attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Karrueche Tran

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Karrueche Tran attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Sean Gunn

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Sean Gunn attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Xochitl Gomez

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Xochitl Gomez attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Vin Diesel

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Vin Diesel attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Rauw Alejandro

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Rauw Alejandro attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Elizabeth Debicki

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Elizabeth Debicki attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Dominique Thorne

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Dominique Thorne attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Jennifer Holland

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Jennifer Holland attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Ginger Gonzaga

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Ginger Gonzaga attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Linda Cardellini

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Linda Cardellini attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Clare Grant and Seth Green

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Clare Grant and Seth Green attend the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Judy Greer

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Judy Greer attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Michael Rooker

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Michael Rooker attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Chukwudi Iwuji

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Chukwudi Iwuji attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Will Poulter

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Will Poulter attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Chris Pratt

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Chris Pratt attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


Karen Gillan

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Karen Gillan attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Bradley Cooper

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Bradley Cooper attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)


James Gunn

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: James Gunn attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)


Pom Klementieff

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Pom Klementieff attends the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on April 27, 2023. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

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