MantisCharacter guide · Pom Klementieff

Pom Klementieff first plays Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Mantis is an alien empath, and Klementieff’s interview with ABC describes the importance of connecting with other people’s emotions in the role. That offers a useful starting point for following her within the ensemble.

Make room for her perspective

Notice what Mantis picks up in an interaction and how she chooses to respond. Her unfamiliarity with a situation can change the rhythm of a conversation, but her own reactions deserve as much attention as the joke. Following those details keeps her perspective visible in a crowded team story.

Vol. 2 introduces Mantis; the first Guardians film is useful background for the group she encounters. The links below put those films before Infinity War, whose guide supplies the broader crossover context. These are viewing suggestions rather than new required dependencies.

1. 01

   Guardians of the Galaxy

   2014 · Open the title guide ↗

2. 02

   Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

   2017 · Open the title guide ↗

3. 03

   Avengers: Infinity War

   2018 · Open the title guide ↗

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.