Chris Pratt Says Star-Lord Will Return to the MCU

Chris Pratt says Marvel has taken concrete steps toward bringing Star-Lord back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though neither a project nor a return date has been announced. Speaking on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, Pratt said discussions about fulfilling the character’s promised return had been ongoing and that Marvel had also taken “hard action.” He said audiences would see Star-Lord again, but added that he could not disclose when. Pratt’s comments are his account of Marvel’s plans. No Marvel announcement confirming a specific appearance or schedule was cited. The distinction leaves the character’s next screen appearance unconfirmed, despite Pratt’s confidence that he will return. Star-Lord, whose civilian name is Peter Quill, was last seen in 2023’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film ended with Quill back on Earth and included a post-credits message promising that the legendary Star-Lord would return. Pratt’s latest remarks address that promise but do not identify how or where it will be fulfilled. Several projects have been raised as possible settings for a return, including Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars and the developing Nova film. None has...