Groot is the star of Marvel Studios Disney+ animated shorts, and here is what is known about I Am Groot season 2. Audiences were introduced to Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. While the anthropomorphic tree creature was a giant at first, Groot's death paved the way for Baby Groot's debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The cute version of the character became a fan favorite, so much so that Marvel and Disney gave him a series of animated shorts on Disney+.

The first season of I Am Groot was released on Disney+ in August 2022. The five shorts each focused on an individual adventure involving Baby Groot. Other than the first episode, which shows Baby Groot getting his legs after Guardians of the Galaxy, the other four episodes of I Am Groot take place after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The shorts are a fun collection of adventures that give Disney+ some additional MCU content featuring a very popular character.

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Thanks to the nature of I Am Groot, the animated shorts are a departure from the rest of Marvel's content on Disney's streaming service. It joins a massive lineup of live-action and animated MCU shows on Disney+, and there is certainly room to do more. Here is what Marvel has revealed about I Am Groot season 2.

I Am Groot MCU Canon?

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There is a debate about whether I Am Groot is MCU canon. James Gunn previously said that it existed in its own separate timeline, but Marvel Studios and Disney+ act as though it is part of the main timeline. The divide about I Am Groot's canon status is not all that important, as Gunn is not likely to reference the show in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the events do not directly contradict the MCU either.

Is I Am Groot Season 2 Happening?

Groot looks on in the first episode of I Am Groot

Marvel Studios has already confirmed that I Am Groot season 2 is happening. The announcement came at Marvel's animation panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Details have been kept under wraps, but another five episodes will be included in I Am Groot season 2.

I Am Groot Season 2 Cast: Who Voices Groot & Will Other Guardians Appear?

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The voice cast of I Am Groot season 2 should be quite small. Vin Diesel returns to voice Groot as he has done for all the character's MCU appearances. Bradley Cooper could also return as Rocket after a cameo in season 1. Other Guardians of the Galaxy characters are unlikely to appear due to the show's animated nature, but they could have voice-only cameos potentially.

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I Am Groot Season 2 Story: What Could The New Shorts Be About?

Baby Groot in I Am Groot

The new shorts in I Am Groot season 2 will tell more fun and unique stories featuring Groot. It is possible that the second season will explore more of Groot's time during the movie sequel. The shorts can also show what happened to him after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's post-credits and before his adolescent stage began.

I Am Groot Season 2 Release Date Prediction

Baby Groot will get his own Disney+ series called I Am Groot.

Since I Am Groot season 2 is already in the works, it might not be long before the next wave of shorts arrive. Disney+ has The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special releasing in December 2022, so Marvel could wait until after this. Guardians of the Galaxy 3's May 2023 release could be a good window, as I Am Groot season 2 releasing in early 2023 would give Disney+ and audiences extra Baby Groot content.

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