# Guardian-Inspired Trailer Tributes Star Wars Recut as Guardians of the Galaxy is Out of This World By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-recut References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/424hannah/star-wars-guardians-of-the-galaxy-style-gho5) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/TLyNMSkTiGg) [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement) user The Unusual Suspect made a trailer of Star Wars recut like the original Guardians of the Galaxy. This flawless mashup recreates the movie trailer in a completely different style that adds a more humorous edge to the film. Sci-fi fans and lovers of anything having to do with the 70s will be really into this video. Star Wars (Guardians of the Galaxy Style!) is particularly timely given [Star Wars Episode VII](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo) is in production and a new Guardians of the Galaxy is being released this summer. While the new [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys) film is highly anticipated, it will be interesting to see if it can hold up to sci-fi classics like the original Star Wars franchise. This Star Wars recut trailer is truly epic and worth watching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Trailer Mashups:** Opportunity for creating mashup trailers by recutting popular movies in different styles to add a new and unique twist. - **Humorous Edge:** Opportunity to add a humorous touch to films by blending different genres and styles in trailers and promotional videos. - **Nostalgic Remixes:** Opportunity to appeal to fans of retro styles and revive interest in classic films by creating remixes with a modern twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating novel and unconventional promotional materials like trailer mashups to attract audience attention and generate buzz for movies. - **Digital Media:** Opportunity for content creators and marketers to explore new forms of expression and storytelling, such as blending genres, in order to captivate audiences and create viral content. - **Social Media and Online Platforms:** Opportunity for platforms, like YouTube, to facilitate the sharing and distribution of trailer mashups and remixes, fueling user-generated content and community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md) - [Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie.md) - [Crossover Adorable Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-grogu-and-dust-bunnies1.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-side-hot-sauce.md) - [Mindfulness Animation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-mindfulness-movement.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md)