Chris Pratt Open to Fourth Guardians Film if James Gunn Returns

Chris Pratt has expressed interest in making a fourth Guardians of the Galaxy film with James Gunn, saying he would welcome another installment if the director wanted to return. His comments came after news that Gunn and Peter Safran would be replaced at the head of DC Studios.

Asked by MovieZine about the possibility of another Guardians movie, Pratt responded enthusiastically while making clear that he had not spoken with Gunn since the leadership news emerged. “That would be awesome,” he said. “I love working with James.” Pratt also acknowledged that remarks about a possible reunion could quickly attract attention and become a headline.

The actor pointed to Gunn’s involvement throughout the Marvel trilogy as a reason he would be interested in working together again. Gunn directed each of the three films, a degree of continuity Pratt described as unusual for that kind of series. His enthusiasm for a fourth movie was conditional on Gunn wanting to revisit the franchise.

“So all I’ll say is I love James,” Pratt told MovieZine. Discussing the possibility that Gunn might choose to return and revive the series, he added, “I would love that.” The comments conveyed Pratt’s willingness to reunite with the filmmaker, rather than details of a fourth installment.

Pratt played Star-Lord, also known as Peter Quill, across all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies. His fellow cast members included Zoe Saldaña, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Pom Klementieff became part of the ensemble with the franchise’s second film.

The third installment, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, arrived in 2023 and was intended to conclude the film franchise. Before its release, Gunn and Safran had been announced as the incoming co-chairs and co-CEOs of DC Studios.

On the Monday preceding Pratt’s reported remarks, it was announced that Marvel alumnus Jeremy Latcham would replace the pair. Latcham is taking the titles of president and chief creative officer at DC Studios, succeeding the leadership arrangement shared by Gunn and Safran.

Gunn and Safran had been considered likely to retain their positions amid the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. However, Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz chose to bring in Latcham.