Chris Pratt Says Star-Lord Will Return to the MCU
His role is not in the announced Doomsday cast, with coverage pointing to Doomsday or Secret Wars as plausible return windows.
Overview
- While promoting Mercy, Pratt told Extra TV the character's return "will happen" but offered no timing or project details.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ended with an on-screen promise that Star-Lord would return, which Pratt cited in his remarks.
- Marvel's public Avengers: Doomsday cast announcements did not include Pratt, leaving any participation unconfirmed.
- Reporters and an industry insider have pointed to Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 or Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027 as likely options, describing this as unconfirmed speculation.
- Pratt has voiced interest in continuing Peter Quill and has reportedly pitched ideas to Marvel, with some coverage noting his public controversies as a potential consideration without official comment.