This time it had to be different. No more fireworks and upbeat tones, softness and nostalgia instead. The last title sequence of this beloved trilogy had to bring a feeling of closure. Set to a beautiful acoustic version of Creep, by Radiohead, the animation of the letters blowing on and off the screen had to feel light as a feather – having an almost ethereal quality to it.
"James let us know that he envisioned weaving the opening credits into this amazing, song-driven opening sequence, that is much more contemplative compared with the other films’ openings. Right out of the gate, it was a fun challenge for us to evolve our work in a beautiful way that completely sets the mood for the story to come" says Erin Sarofsky.
Read more in our CASE STUDY about the final act for the Guardians of the Galaxy and the wonderful collaboration we've had with James Gunn and Marvel that lasted for over a decade.