Chris Pratt recently spoke about the possibility of returning to the Jurassic World franchise alongside Scarlett Johansson, who starred in the latest installment. The actor shared his enthusiasm for reuniting with Johansson, highlighting his ongoing connection to the billion-dollar series and his character’s future.
During a January 2026 appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Pratt said,
“Maybe. Yeah, I think so. That’d be awesome,”
adding,
“I mean, I love that character. I love the team. Love Universal. Love Scarlett. I think that would be epic,”
before noting the challenge of ensuring a return would respect the continuity of the prior stories:
“We’d just have to find a way to do it in a way that honors the stories that we told the first three times.”
Reflecting on Owen Grady’s Journey and Character Development
Pratt has portrayed Owen Grady in three Jurassic World films: the 2015 original, Fallen Kingdom in 2018, and Dominion in 2022. In the same interview, he also reflected on the evolving relationship between his character and Bryce Dallas Howard’s Claire Dearing. Addressing the progression, Pratt remarked,
“We see that arc, and it’s amazing,”
elaborating,
“They kiss, then the next iteration is like, well, that didn’t work out, but now we’re coming back together. Oh, now we’re in it for good. And the third iteration of that is like, we’re now parents, and we’re having a family.”
Scarlett Johansson’s Role in the New Jurassic World Chapter
Scarlett Johansson appeared as Zora Bennett in Jurassic World Rebirth, which premiered on July 2, 2025, directed by Gareth Edwards with a script by David Koepp. This film introduced new characters and a fresh storyline focusing on a covert mission to retrieve dinosaur DNA, including from genetically modified creatures like the Distortus Rex. Notably, this entry is the first in the Jurassic World series without the involvement of the original cast members.
Chris Pratt’s Future Plans Within the Marvel Universe
Aside from Jurassic World, Pratt also addressed his ongoing role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He expressed readiness to continue his character Star-Lord’s journey, stating,
“I’m happy to do anything they want me to do and will,”
and revealed that he has proposed ideas for the character’s future return to Marvel. This openness suggests further involvement in upcoming Marvel projects.
Anticipated Impact and What’s Next for Pratt in Blockbuster Franchises
Chris Pratt’s openness about a potential Jurassic World comeback alongside Scarlett Johansson excites fans who have followed the franchise closely. If a new film successfully merges returning star appeal with fresh narratives, it could revitalize the series and expand its audience. Meanwhile, Pratt’s engagement with Marvel demonstrates his commitment to maintaining a presence in key blockbuster worlds. The industry and fans alike will watch closely to see how these developments unfold.
