“Not quite over”: James Gunn Confirms Chris Pratt’s MCU Career Does Not End After Leaving the Guardians in $840 Million Movie
American actor Chris Pratt is a well-known figure and has made a name for himself in the entertainment world. He has given standout performances in several films over the last decade. The actor rose to fame after playing a pivotal part in Parks and Recreation and went on to act in blockbusters like Jurassic World.
The actor got his biggest breakthrough after entering MCU as Star-Lord. Pratt played the beloved rogue Peter Quill, known as Star-Lord, in the Guardians of the Galaxy film series. The last film in the franchise, helmed by James Gunn, came out in May this year. It marked the end of the rouge team led by Quill. However, the surprising post-credits confirmed that Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord would return. Gunn has finally commented on the star’s future in MCU.
James Gunn hints at Chris Pratt’s return as Star-Lord
Chris Pratt has been part of the MCU for a long time. He entered the franchise as Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, and instantly became a fan favorite with his Guardians of the Galaxy film series. On 5 May 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released on the big screen. It marked the end of the James Gunn-helmed franchise. However, a surprising post-credits in the last film confirmed the return of Pratt’s Star-Lord.
Guardians 3 has grossed nearly $840 million worldwide and is now available to purchase digitally online. Gunn’s final MCU film is discussed in a director’s commentary that is available alongside the full-length movie. The director in the report shed light on the story plans for a 44-year-old-led Legendary Star-Lord movie.
At the end of Guardians 3, fans saw, “The Legendary Star-Lord Will Return” on their screens. It confirmed that the actor was not yet done with the MCU.
Gunn revealed the film’s premises stating that it will revolve around Star-Lord on Earth trying to adapt to its environment. He said,
“Oh, but not quite over. We always want to give somebody a little something special. And Chris and I, forever, have talked about how great it would be to be able to do a ‘Legendary Star-Lord’ movie.”
Talking about the film’s plot, the DCU head added,
“A story with Star-Lord on Earth trying to adapt to the environment of Earth in the same way that somebody else might try to adapt to the alien environment of outer space. He’s a fish out of water in just kind of regular water. So I can’t wait to see it.”
A Chris Pratt solo film is an intriguing concept that might excite fans. There is a possibility that Gunn might not be writing and directing the film, as the new executive has his hands tied trying to get a new DC cinematic universe.
Chris Pratt’s Guardians 3 was a box-office success
Chris Pratt leading Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 began screening in theatres on May 5. The film made a great start to its box office journey, by exceeding global expectations on its opening weekend, grossing $282 million, compared to the predicted value of $264 million.
The third Guardians movie outperformed Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania internationally in its second week of release. The movie is among the top five second weekend holds for MCU movies domestically. The film has grossed nearly $840 million worldwide. 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy achieved a gross of approximately $770 million worldwide, whereas 2017’s sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 grossed $869 million worldwide.
The plot of the film revolves around the story of Rocket, who is injured by Adam Warlock. Starlord, Drax, Groot, Mantis, and Nebula enlist the assistance of the estranged Gamora to find the evil High Evolutionary, who holds the key to save their friend.
Source: The Direct
