Overview
- Chris Pratt told The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast on Wednesday that Marvel has taken “hard action” to bring Peter Quill/Star‑Lord back and that the character “is not going anywhere.”
- Pratt said he is not at liberty to disclose timing for the return, and Marvel Studios declined to comment on his remarks.
- Pratt previously pitched a personal vision for Quill earlier in 2026 and described his relationship with Marvel bosses Kevin Feige and Lou D’Esposito as collaborative.
- Fans and outlets are speculating about where Quill might reappear, with many naming Avengers: Secret Wars or Avengers: Doomsday and others pointing to new cosmic projects such as Nova as possible entry points.
- Star‑Lord’s return matters for continuity because Pratt has played the role across multiple MCU films, and the next steps to watch are formal casting announcements and how Marvel slots Quill into its Avengers or standalone plans.