If you’re looking for a short, sweet, and surprisingly canon entry into the MCU, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a must-watch. Directed by James Gunn, this 44-minute "Special Presentation" bridges the gap between Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 .

After hearing a story about how Yondu supposedly ruined Christmas for a young Peter Quill, Mantis and Drax take it upon themselves to cheer up their leader. Their plan? Travel to Earth and kidnap Peter's legendary hero, Kevin Bacon, as the ultimate Christmas gift. Why It’s Worth the Watch