Disney Plus just announced the premiere date for this Marvel series Tom's Guide Skip to main content Tom's Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. Disney Plus just announced the premiere date for this Marvel series By Tom Pritchard published 6 June 2022 Groot is back (Image credit: Disney/Marvel Studios) Forget about Ms Marvel, and She-Hulk, Disney is bringing a far more adorable Marvel hero to streaming later this year. It's just been confirmed that I Am Groot, a series of animated shorts featuring everyone's favorite anthropomorphic tree, will be debuting on August 10 (opens in new tab). We don't know a great deal about this series, other than the fact it's animated and will focus on the baby form of Groot - as seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. However, Vin Diesel will be returning to voice Groot once more, proving an acting career doesn't necessarily need a wide range of vocalization. I Am Groot, Marvel Studios' Original shorts, coming August 10 to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/EODOFPLbt1June 5, 2022See more The announcement also came with a poster, featuring Groot chilling out and listening to Star Lord's Walkman. Also on show are two devious-looking alien blobs, who look ready to spoil Baby Groot's nice time. Something tells me that red cocktail won't be staying in that glass for very long. It's not clear whether we'll see animated cameos from other Guardians, or what sort of shenanigans Groot will get up to. It's also equally unclear whether the shorts are canon, with Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn suggesting (opens in new tab) they may not be. August 10 on @disneyplus. #IAmGroot pic.twitter.com/MWgQGLd19hJune 5, 2022See more I Am Groot isn't part of the main Guardians saga, unlike the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, but the shorts will be "canon to themselves (opens in new tab);" whatever that means. Though, to be honest, it's not likely to matter either way. If I Am Groot is anything like other shorts on Disney Plus, Baby Groot's adventures will be pretty self-contained and won't have any impact on the MCU at large. That's how it was with Dug Days and Olaf Presents, after all. But Gunn is the general authority on all things Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel Studios, and an executive producer on the show. If anyone would know what's going on, it's him. The announcement tweet suggests that all I Am Groot shorts will be landing at the same time, as was the case with other short series. That means we have some Marvel content to watch between the season finale of Ms Marvel, which arrives on July 13, and the premiere of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which arrives on August 17. The rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy will return this December, with the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Meanwhile Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is due to arrive in theaters on May 5, 2023.Today's best Streaming boxes deals (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$24.88 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)Reduced Price (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$49.99 (opens in new tab)$24.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)Reduced Price (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)$49.99 (opens in new tab)$39.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab)Show More DealsWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Be In the Know Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Tom PritchardAutomotive EditorTom is the Tom's Guide's Automotive Editor, which means he can usually be found knee deep in stats the latest and best electric cars, or checking out some sort of driving gadget. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He's usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining that Ikea won't let him buy the stuff he really needs online. Topics Disney Streaming See all comments (0) No comments yet Comment from the forums MOST READMOST SHARED1Google Pixel event recap - Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet and latest news2Google Pixel 7 camera upgrades: Everything you need to know 3iPhone 14 order delays - here's the latest delivery times4Google Pixel 7 has Face Unlock - but it's way behind Apple's Face ID5The best memory foam mattress in 20221Rick and Morty season 6 episode 6 release date and time - How to watch online, channel and more2Google Pixel event recap - Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet and latest news3Tesla's new Park Seek could find a spot for you while you shop4Lighter than Air: Acer's new 16-inch OLED laptop is just 2.6 pounds5Google Pixel 7 camera upgrades: Everything you need to know