Yesterday, Disney+ released a promotional video highlighting all of the content coming to the streaming service in 2022. One of the titles shown was Marvel’s upcoming “I Am Groot” Original animated series. You can watch the video below:
Previously a release window was not announced for the new series. A fan tweeted the video at James Gunn asking if he could confirm the news and Gunn replied back, “I can confirm.” You can see that tweet below:
I can confirm. #IAmGroot https://t.co/cSbxUfgS24
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 16, 2021
Not much is known about the “I Am Groot” shorts except that they will explore Baby Groot’s glory days growing up, and getting into trouble, among the stars.
The project will be directed and executive produced by Kirsten Lepore.