Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Rocket’s Animal Companions steal the show, say MCU fans
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has taken the world by storm with its explosive mix of adventure, emotion, and unlikely stars – the adorable animal experiments of the High Evolutionary. From Lylla, the sweet otter voiced by MCU vet Linda Cardellini, to Teefs, the lovable walrus voiced by Asim Chaudhry, and Floor, the excitable bunny voiced by Mikaela Hoover, Rocket’s furry friends have captured the hearts of fans worldwide in a short span of time.
The forever and beautiful sky ~ #GuardianOfTheGalaxyVol3
— Shine水彩illustrator (@Shinewaterc) May 7, 2023
Tears ran wild for Rocket Lylla Teefs and Floor. 🥲🥲🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/O5RVRMnfB3
It really is good to have friends.#GotGVol3 pic.twitter.com/6inruSOiUP
— Dagger-6 Art 🪶Comms Open (@dagger6art) May 5, 2023
rocket, lylla, floor and teefspic.twitter.com/4X11TI39Kx
— melon lord 🕸️ (@scarletsilverr) May 6, 2023
But their endearing presence in the movie is not without a price – as the tragic fates of these animal companions leave audiences devastated and heartbroken. Even director James Gunn has expressed his affection for these characters, sharing cute test footage of baby Rocket and Floor before the movie’s release and donning a shirt that reads “Lylla & Rocket & Floor and Teefs” on opening day.
Just drew my favorite bunch from #GaurdiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 🥹❤️
— Stephanie Davis (@StephDogMom) May 6, 2023
Teefs. Floor. Lylla. Rocket. pic.twitter.com/VzkfrGplIE
"Lylla, Teefs, Floor and me… Rocket."
— It's Joy 🎲 | SAW GUARDIANS VOL. 3 (@JoyceAsakuraS2) May 4, 2023
😭😭😭😭#GotGVol3 pic.twitter.com/fohcglUCSj
Today is the day! #GuardiansoftheGalaxyVol3 opens in theaters! At the end of the day, this is a movie about joy & compassion & learning to see beyond the rim of our own worlds & having empathy for all living things. Rocket’s journey is my own & I’m so happy to have had him help… pic.twitter.com/TRtYxLNY0W
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) May 5, 2023
With their limited screen time, fans are left with burning questions about these beloved characters, with Gunn himself declaring a favorite: Floor. And it’s not just their personalities that have made them fan favorites – the “vivid and spectacular” visual effects work has brought these creatures to life with a perfect blend of cartoonishness and realism, as noted by IGN’s Joshua Yehl in his glowing review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
“Someday I’m going to make great machines that fly and me and my friends are going to go flying together into the forever and beautiful sky… Lylla and Teefs and Floor and me, Rocket” 🦝🚀#fanart #digitalart #RocketGG #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 #SPOILER pic.twitter.com/tT0Z0yLV7A
— Tuan Huynh (@doraemonbasil) May 6, 2023
me as soon as I start thinking too much about Teefs, Floor and Lylla #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 pic.twitter.com/ZYI9XaTIdR
— becky 🌙 (@bxcondream) May 3, 2023
Guys I am so obsessed with Floor. I love her with all my heart. I can’t stop thinking about her, and I need answers
— Ary🦩 2 Years Of WB ❄️💜 (@Winterteacup23) May 8, 2023
Is the mask thingy attached to her face? How does she eat? Does it open for her to eat? Do they take it off? Does she eat some other way? I NEED TO KNOW @JamesGunn pic.twitter.com/UfuKh8W3AA
It’s no wonder that fans have already started creating fan art in tribute to these adorable animal companions, and we can’t help but feel misty-eyed at the thought of their tragic endings. Despite the intense action, Peter and Gamora’s reunion, and Rocket’s heartbreaking origin story, it’s these unlikely stars that have left an indelible mark on audiences and proven that sometimes, it’s the little things that matter most.”
How I'll sleep tonight thinking about Lylla, Floor and Teefs: pic.twitter.com/uO8hIqjg5n
— Adam Brogan (@Legohead101) May 6, 2023
Thinking about lylla, floor, teefs and rocket pic.twitter.com/3LGIeMdkKD
— Kendall Roy’s Assistant (@ultrashaila) May 7, 2023
