Drax (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

Drax
Marvel Cinematic Universe character
Dave Bautista as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy
First appearance	Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Last appearance	Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Based on	Drax the Destroyer by Jim Starlin
Adapted by	James Gunn Nicole Perlman
Portrayed by	Dave Bautista
Voiced by	Fred Tatasciore (What If...?)[1]
In-universe information
Full name	Drax
Alias	The Destroyer
Occupation	Mercenary Caretaker
Affiliation	Guardians of the Galaxy
Weapon	Dual knives Various weapons including the Hadron Enforcer[2]
Spouse	Ovette
Children	Kamaria (daughter)
Home	Knowhere

Drax the Destroyer, often referred to simply as Drax, is a fictional character portrayed by Dave Bautista in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Drax is depicted as an imposing yet dimwitted warrior who seeks vengeance against the man who killed his family, Ronan the Accuser. Drax joins the Guardians of the Galaxy in their battle against Ronan. He participates in the conflict against Thanos, falling victim to the Blip before being resurrected by the Avengers. Drax and the Guardians depart for space and come into conflict with the High Evolutionary before Drax retires to watch over the children of the newly established colony on Knowhere.

As of 2023^[update], the character has appeared in six films and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) as well as the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2021) as alternate versions, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) was Bautista's final appearance as the character.