Disney XD announced during the New York Comic Con that is has ordered an animated Marvel's "Guardian of the Galaxy" series to launch in 2015 during the network's "Marvel Universe" block.
The series, produced by Marvel Television, will center on Peter Quill as Star-Lord journey with four other misfits, Rocket Racoon, Groot, Gamora, and Drax the Destroyer to save the universe.
"The movie and franchise quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. We're looking forward to working with the great team at Marvel Television to deliver an engaging animated series that fans can enjoy each week," said Marc Buhaj, Senior VP for Programming and Meneral manager at Disney XD.
"This is a very exciting time for the Marvel Animation Studio as we get to explore the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe by developing the first-ever Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy animated series," said Marvel Television Head Jeph Loeb. "After starring in the biggest movie of 2014, everyone wants more of Star-Lord and his crew - now they'll get it."
Executive producers include Alan Fine, Dan Buckley, Joe Quesada and Loeb, with co-executive producers Stan Lee, Eric Radomski, Cort Lane and Stephen Wacker.
Marty Isenberg and Harrison Wilcox are supervising producers, with Steven Melching consulting producer. Leo Riley is supervising director.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" opened to a record-breaking $94 million at the U.S. box office in its first weekend, the best showing for an August release to date.
The film, directed by James Gunn, starred Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and John C. Reilly, with Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel lending their voices.
It is the top theatrical release of the year, earning more than $654 million worldwide.
A sequel has been slated for July 28, 2017.
