Chris Pratt Confirms Star-Lord's MCU Return; Timing Still Under Wraps

Chris Pratt has confirmed that Marvel Studios is actively working to bring Star-Lord back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, three years after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 promised the character's return via a post-credits scene. Speaking on The Bingeworthy podcast while promoting the second season of The Terminal List, Pratt stated that Marvel leadership—including Kevin Feige and Lou D'Esposito—has taken concrete steps beyond discussions to ensure the promise is fulfilled. "There have been both ongoing conversations about how we make good on that promise and also hard action taken to make sure that we make good on that promise," he said, adding that Star-Lord "is not going anywhere."

Pratt declined to disclose when Star-Lord will return, citing confidentiality obligations. However, he described the return as "very exciting" and indicated he has contributed his own vision for the character's future. Speculation among industry observers suggests Star-Lord could appear in Avengers: Secret Wars (scheduled for 2027) or potentially Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026), though Pratt's comments suggest he will not feature in the latter. The character's return has been anticipated since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 concluded with Peter Quill reuniting with his grandfather on Earth, having left the Guardians team in the film's resolution.

The post-credits title card "The Legendary Star-Lord Will Return" references a 2015 comic run of the same name by writer Sam Humphries. Earlier reports indicated Marvel Studios had considered a film or television project with that title, though those plans have apparently been placed on hold. Pratt's involvement with the character extends across seven MCU films and the Disney+ special, making Star-Lord central to the broader cosmic storyline that began in 2014.