Chris Pratt has been keeping busy in 2026, but fans still can't stop thinking about his iconic role as Star-Lord. With James Gunn stepping down as co-CEO of DC Studios, speculation is running wild about a possible Guardians of the Galaxy reunion. Pratt recently weighed in on the idea, and his answer is sure to excite Marvel fans.
During a press stop for the second season of The Terminal List, Pratt was asked whether he'd be open to slipping back into Star-Lord's boots—especially if Gunn were at the helm. His response was enthusiastic: "That would be awesome. I love working with James. He's the man." Pratt added that he hasn't had a chance to speak with Gunn since the news broke, but he made his feelings clear: "If he wanted to come back and bring it back, I would love that."
Pratt's affection for Gunn is well-earned. The director helmed all three Guardians of the Galaxy films, a rarity in franchise filmmaking. "He directed all three, and that's pretty rare," Pratt noted. The pair's collaboration helped define the MCU's cosmic corner, and fans have long hoped for another chapter.
While Pratt's recent box office success with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (which grossed over $1 billion globally) and his streaming hits like The Terminal List have kept him in the spotlight, Star-Lord remains his most beloved character. The end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 teased that "the legendary Star-Lord will return," but Marvel has yet to confirm when or where.
Most assume Pratt will show up in Avengers: Doomsday, but nothing is official. Pratt previously told Collider that Marvel would follow through on that promise, hinting he knows more than he's letting on. With Gunn now free from his DC duties, the possibility of a Gunn-directed Star-Lord project has fans buzzing.
Gunn's exit from DC Studios was announced earlier this week, leaving his future open. While he's known for his work with Marvel, he's also a master of irreverent superhero storytelling, as seen in The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. A return to Marvel isn't out of the question, and Pratt's comments suggest he'd be first in line.
For now, Pratt is focused on promoting The Terminal List season 2, now streaming on Prime Video, and gearing up for Way of the Warrior Kid on Apple TV+. But if Marvel comes calling, he's ready. "I love James," he said, "and if he wanted to come back, I would love that."
Stay tuned for more updates on Chris Pratt's future projects and any potential Star-Lord revival. And if you're a fan of his action side, check out what's coming this week on TV.
