Chris Pratt has hinted that his iconic character, Star-Lord/Peter Quill, may return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Avengers movies. During the red carpet premiere of The Electric State, Pratt expressed openness to reprising the role of Star-Lord.
While Pratt’s journey with the Guardian team concluded in 2023 with Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3, he acknowledged the significant challenges of continuing Star-Lord’s story. Despite the promise of a return, the path forward is complicated as James Gunn departed Marvel to lead DC Studios.
Chris Pratt teases potential Star-Lord return but James Gunn return seems “impossible”
Chris Pratt has teased his potential return as Star-Lord to the MCU, but certain with certain conditions. In an exclusive interview with ComicBook during the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s The Electric State, Pratt expressed his enthusiasm for reprising the role. The actor acknowledged the significant challenges that would come with continuing the Star-Lord story without the guiding hand of director James Gunn.
When asked about donning the character again either in the direction of Gunn or Russo, Pratt said,
Of course, I would love to do it with James, but he’s got a conflict of interest that makes that impossible at the moment, of course.
He acknowledged the creative difficulty that Marvel Studios would face if they chose to continue Star-Lord’s journey without Gunn. However, Pratt showed his interest in joining the MCU by saying, “I don’t know, I’m open to anything. It would have to be great storytelling and it would be really tough. He’s got big shoes to fill,” setting a high bar for any potential return. Or he might appear in Gunn’s DC universe as he said, “Well, we’ll see.”
Gunn’s departure from Marvel to lead DC Studios has raised questions about the future of the Guardians characters, who were shaped by his distinctive view. Without Gunn at the helm, any future Guardians of the Galaxy project would face a significant challenge in capturing the same magic While there is a clear intention from Marvel Studios to bring Star-Lord back, the path forward remains uncertain.
Chris Pratt teased the Star-Lord return in the upcoming Avengers movies
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Pratt was asked about the possibility of reprising his Star-Lord role in the upcoming Avengers movies, Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret War. In response, Pratt confirmed that while Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked the end of the Star-Lord arc, there was still an implicit promise that the character would return,
For people who know the Marvel world, Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3, was the last time you saw Star-Lord in there. There was a promise that Star Lord would return. All I can say is we will make good on that promise.
While Doomsday and Secret Wars slated in 2026 and 2027 are still shrouded in mystery, it’s clear that Marvel studios intend to keep Star-Lord’s story alive, potentially in a larger ensemble setting. These upcoming movies, directed by the Russo Brothers, could provide the ideal environment for Star-Lord to appear once again, maybe in a different setting.
The conclusion of Guardians Vol. 3 left Star-Lord’s story deliberately open-ended with post-credit scene, “The Legendary Star-Lord will return.” After the disbanding of the Guardian team, Quill returned to Earth to reconnect with his grandfather, a move that seemed a significant potential new chapter for the character.
Marvel Studios has multiple ways to incorporate Star-Lord back into the MCU. He could appear in the upcoming ensemble movies, or he might get a solo project, as hinted by the post-credit scene. However, Pratt’s recent remark suggests he would approach such an offer cautiously if Gunn is not involved. Until then, Pratt continues his work outside Marvel, starring in Russo Brothers-directed Netflix’s The Electric State.
The Electric State will premiere on Netflix on March 14, 2025.
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