During his press tour for Mercy, Chris Pratt discussed the future of his character Peter Quill, also known as Star Lord, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Pratt shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he has a “fucking great” idea about how Star Lord could make a comeback, though he kept the details secret. The character last appeared in 2023’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which hinted at Star Lord’s return through its end credits.
Pratt’s Commitment to Marvel and Creative Input
Pratt expressed eagerness to support Marvel Studios’ plans, stating,
“I’m happy to do anything they want me to do and will,”
he said. He also emphasized his strong vision for the character’s path forward:
“And also, I personally have a really strong vision of what I would want him to do. And I think it’s fucking great.”
The actor revealed that he has already pitched his ideas directly to Marvel president Kevin Feige.
Collaboration With Kevin Feige and Future Storylines
When asked if he shared this plan with Kevin Feige, Pratt confirmed,
“Yep. And I think that, you know, I’m down to contribute any way I can to them setting up the next 10 years of storytelling, you know? And also, I have a pretty strong idea of how I think I could contribute to that.”
This signals Pratt’s readiness to help shape upcoming Marvel narratives, although specifics about Star Lord’s appearance in future films remain unclear.
Uncertain Role in Upcoming Marvel Tentpoles
It is not yet confirmed whether Pratt’s Star Lord will feature in the next major Marvel films like Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. Notably, Pratt was absent from the official cast announcement for the former. Meanwhile, James Gunn, who directed all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies, has transitioned to directing for DC Studios, working on projects such as Superman and the upcoming Man of Tomorrow.
Pratt’s Desire for Gunn’s Involvement in Star Lord’s Next Chapter
Pratt expressed a wish for Gunn to return as director for a new Star Lord film, saying,
“In a dream world, it would be somehow James,
but acknowledged the likelihood is low:
“But I don’t think that’s likely to happen. So I’d have to think about who would be the right director. There are amazing directors out there.”
Ongoing Friendship Between Pratt and Gunn
Despite Gunn’s move to DC, Pratt maintains a close relationship with him. In a playful moment, Pratt photoshopped himself wearing a Batman mask and sent it to Gunn as a pitch for the role of Batman in The Brave and the Bold, which will introduce the character into Gunn’s growing DC Universe. Pratt recalled,
“I did it in photoshop and [James] just said, ‘Haha,’ It’s safe to say I am not going to be Batman.”
Implications for Marvel’s Future and Star Lord’s Return
Chris Pratt’s enthusiasm and creative ideas hint at a promising return for Star Lord within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although the timing and circumstances remain undisclosed. His willingness to collaborate with Kevin Feige and openness to new directors could shape the character’s integration into upcoming story arcs. Fans will be watching closely for further announcements regarding Pratt’s involvement in Marvel’s next decade of storytelling.
