Often trailers reveal too much, but when it comes to Lylla, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” trailers trick the viewer in a clever way. Marvel fans might know that Lylla and Rocket have a much happier history in the comics, so when promotional material sees the otter kissing Rocket and laughing on the ground, it’s easy to see those happy moments as a sign of reunion. shot immediately after that hug from the trailers, and Floor (Mikaela Hoover) and Teefs (Asim Chaudhry) perish immediately after Rocket’s retaliatory attack, leaving the enhanced raccoon well and truly alone in the world.
Of course, Lylla is a relatively minor character in the grand scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, its impact on Rocket’s life, the shocking circumstances of his death, and the immediate, heartbreaking devastation Rocket unleashes in retaliation make for one of the franchise’s most emotional death scenes.