Chris Pratt: Star-Lord Isn't Going Anywhere

Chris Pratt, known for portraying Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, has confirmed his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This announcement follows the closing promise in 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 that Star-Lord would indeed reappear.

Speaking in an interview on Oct. 21, 2026, Pratt indicated that discussions with Marvel Studios executives have moved beyond mere speculation. He stated that "hard action" is being taken to ensure Star-Lord's return, assuring audiences that the character is "not going anywhere."

While Pratt shared his enthusiasm for the character's future, he did not reveal any specific project, director, or production timeline. Marvel Studios has not officially announced any upcoming film or series that will feature Star-Lord.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 concluded with Peter Quill returning to Earth to reunite with his grandfather. The post-credits scene teased his future return, a promise Pratt's recent comments now seem to solidify.

Earlier in 2026, Pratt had also mentioned pitching his own ideas for Star-Lord's next chapter to Marvel president Kevin Feige. However, it remains unconfirmed whether Marvel has accepted or incorporated these personal concepts into their plans.

Fans have speculated about Star-Lord's potential appearance in upcoming Avengers films, such as Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 18, 2026. However, Pratt has not been officially listed in the announced cast for this or other potential future projects like Avengers: Secret Wars.

Pratt first portrayed Star-Lord in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy and has since appeared in several MCU installments. The specifics of his next appearance, including the project title and release date, are yet to be disclosed by Marvel Studios.