Chris Pratt Says Star-lord’s MCU Return is Underway, but Details Remain Unclear

WHO:

Coming Soon - Actor Chris Pratt discussed the future of Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Variety - Chris Pratt has played Star-Lord across six films.

Variety - Pratt said he has “a great relationship with Kevin [Feige] and Lou [D’Esposito],” referring to Marvel executives Kevin Feige and Lou D’Esposito.

WHAT:

Screen Rant - Chris Pratt’s update followed the ending of *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*.

Coming Soon - Pratt has described his discussions about returning as “ongoing conversations.”

Coming Soon - Pratt confirmed that Marvel has taken concrete steps toward bringing Peter Quill back, but did not clarify the timeline.

Variety - Pratt confirmed that Star-Lord will return to the MCU and said the studio has taken “hard action” to make it happen.

WHERE:

Variety - The planned return is to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

HOW:

Variety - Pratt said Marvel has already taken “hard action” to bring Star-Lord back.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Chris Pratt says Star-Lord is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Marvel already taking concrete steps to make it happen. Pratt, who has played Peter Quill across six films, described the studio’s efforts as “hard action.” He did not provide a timeline for the character’s comeback. The update follows the ending of *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*, which left Peter Quill’s future open. Pratt has also called discussions about returning “ongoing conversations,” suggesting talks about the role are continuing. He said he has a great relationship with Marvel executives Kevin Feige and Lou D’Esposito. While the return is confirmed, when audiences will see Star-Lord again remains unclear.

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(UPDATED October 22, 2026 12:03 UTC)

Chris Pratt says Marvel has taken concrete steps to bring Peter Quill, better known as Star-Lord, back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Pratt confirmed the character will return, describing the studio’s efforts as “hard action,” though he did not give a timeline. The actor has played Star-Lord across six films. He also said he has a great relationship with Marvel executives Kevin Feige and Lou D’Esposito. The comments signal that the studio is actively working toward the character’s return, but when audiences will see him again remains unclear. Pratt did not specify what Marvel’s steps involve or which project might feature Star-Lord. For now, the confirmed news is that Quill is planned to return to the MCU, with details about the timing and circumstances still to come.