Is Chris Pratt Quitting the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Series?

As of my last update in August 2023, there were no official announcements regarding Chris Pratt's departure from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie series. However, the release of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' marks the end of this beloved series, with the final movie wrapping things up nicely for all the characters.

Some cast members have already voiced their intentions to exit the franchise. Zoe Saldana, who plays Nebula, and Dave Bautista, who portrays Drax the Destroyer, have both confirmed they are stepping away from their roles. Director James Gunn, who directed the first three 'Guardians' movies, is also concluding his tenure with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Gunn has moved on to his new full-time job as the co-head of DC Studios, where he is building a new DC Universe across film, television, and video games.

Chris Pratt's Future with Star-Lord

Despite the conclusion of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' series, Chris Pratt has expressed his willingness to return to the role of Star-Lord as long as Marvel honors the work done by Gunn.

"It would be strange to continue [Star-Lord's] story without James," Pratt said. "He's done such a masterful job in the first three films. We really found the voice of Peter Quill together, and without him, I would never have had this opportunity. He writes it, he directs it, he dreams up the music, it's his imagination on screen. So to continue to tell the story, it would really be important to honor what he's done in the first three films and to honor what the fans have grown to love about the character, and not simply do it because people might show up to pay for it you know."

Some of the movie's post-credits scenes have left fans intrigued, with the final words of the movie hinting at a possible return for Star-Lord. The ambiguity speaks to the enduring popularity of the character and the possibility of future storylines involving him.

Despite the third movie being the likely last 'Guardians of the Galaxy' film, there have been no official announcements or rumors about a fourth movie. However, given the success of the series and Pratt's desire to bring Star-Lord back, fans remain hopeful for potential cameos or other appearances.

With the recent completion of the third film's shooting and the absence of any news about a fourth movie, the future of Star-Lord in the MCU remains uncertain. Still, the character's impact on the franchise and his fans suggests that his story may not be fully concluded.

Fan Speculation and Possible Cross-Over

Some fans have speculated that Star-Lord might crossover to the X-Men universe to find love with Kitty Pryde, as depicted in the comics. This scenario would allow for a unique storyline where the two characters could explore their relationship outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

While this is purely fan speculation, it highlights the enduring popularity of Star-Lord and the potential for more creative storytelling in the future.

For now, fans eagerly await any news about the potential future of Star-Lord in the MCU, hoping for more opportunities to experience his adventures.