Chris Pratt on DC Talks and James Gunn's Exit, What's Next

Chris Pratt says he spoke with James Gunn about a possible move into the DC Universe — but don’t expect an immediate casting announcement. Pratt admits conversations took place, yet nothing concrete was ever put on the table.

The timing is telling. DC is in the middle of a managerial pivot: James Gunn and Peter Safran will soon step down as co‑CEOs, and Jeremy Lecham is slated to take the reins after the Warner/Paramount realignment. Fans and industry insiders are still unpacking what that means for upcoming projects and casting choices.

Pratt, best known as Star‑Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy saga, told ComicBook that he actually spoke with Gunn as recently as yesterday. He praised Gunn’s creative strengths — the vision, the voice, the knack for building unique characters — and suggested that the executive side of running a studio never really suited him the way directing and writing do.

‘Gunn’s a filmmaker first,’ Pratt said, adding that some of the administrative duties of the co‑CEO role likely felt restrictive for a director who wants to make movies. He sounded excited rather than disappointed about Gunn’s decision to step back, and made clear he’d jump at the chance to collaborate again if the right story appeared.

Pratt confirms there were conversations about a DC role, but no formal offer ever materialized. He explained that while Gunn had him and other Guardians alumni in mind during his tenure, the exchanges never solidified into a specific part.

That cautious tone fits a studio in transition. Even as leadership shifts, creative work presses on: post‑production is underway on Man of Tomorrow, aiming for a 2027 release, and The People V. Gorilla Grodd continues toward HBO Max. Gunn himself is reportedly working on a secret project — speculation ranges from a third Superman film to a Justice League‑scale story — though details remain tightly guarded.

So where does that leave Pratt and the possibility of Star‑Lord crossing into DC’s orbit? For now, it’s a what‑if wrapped in studio realignment, creative priorities, and timing. Will the next chapter bring unexpected crossovers or fresh, standalone reinventions? Keep an eye on DC’s next moves — and on any text thread between Pratt and Gunn.