Critics praised its emotional depth and focus on "found family," though some felt it lacked the fresh impact of the first film.
Long ago, Ego decided to spread his consciousness across the universe. To do so, he needed another Celestial’s power to serve as a “seed.” He traveled the galaxy, fathering countless children with different species. None showed Celestial abilities—until Peter. Ego killed every single child and their mothers. Peter’s mother, Meredith Quill, died of a brain tumor Ego planted in her, because he feared falling in love with her would distract him from his mission.
Critics praised its emotional depth and focus on "found family," though some felt it lacked the fresh impact of the first film.
Long ago, Ego decided to spread his consciousness across the universe. To do so, he needed another Celestial’s power to serve as a “seed.” He traveled the galaxy, fathering countless children with different species. None showed Celestial abilities—until Peter. Ego killed every single child and their mothers. Peter’s mother, Meredith Quill, died of a brain tumor Ego planted in her, because he feared falling in love with her would distract him from his mission.