Change at the top of DC has thrown a curveball into Hollywood conversations, and Chris Pratt just put a bright, optimistic spin on it. After James Gunn's high-profile departure from DC earlier this month, Pratt told Moviezine he would welcome Gunn returning to helm Guardians of the Galaxy 4.
Gunn and Peter Safran stepped down from their roles as co-CEOs of DC on November 9, following the integration of Skydance. The studio quickly appointed Jeremy Lecham, described in reports as a former Marvel executive, as DC's new CEO and chief creative officer. Big shake-ups, indeed. Big questions, too.
Why does any of this matter to Marvel fans? Because Gunn built the Guardians franchise. He directed all three films to date, and his voice is woven into the humor, the soundtrack choices, and the emotional threads that turned a weird space heist into a cultural phenomenon. Pratt put it plainly: he loves working with Gunn, thinks highly of him as a person, and would be thrilled to reunite if Gunn wanted to come back.
Short sentences now. Then a longer one: Pratt has carried Star-Lord through six films so far, beginning with the 2014 original Guardians of the Galaxy and continuing through Vol. 2, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder, and most recently Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2023—where a post-credits card even signaled the character's return.
So is a Guardians 4 coming? It's complicated. Studio politics rarely follow the neat arcs we love in movies. Headlines accelerate, deals shift, and creative choices hinge on a dozen moving parts. Pratt admits he hasn't had a chance to speak with Gunn since the news broke, and he recognizes how quickly rumors can turn into front-page stories.
Still, the actor's enthusiasm is unmistakable. He called the idea 'incredible' and reminded listeners that Gunn's authorship across three films is a rare feat in franchise filmmaking. If Gunn chooses to revive the team, Pratt says he would be on board without hesitation.
Fans should keep their expectations measured but hopeful. Studio realignment at DC could open doors or close them—depending on negotiations, timing, and Gunn's own priorities. And while industry reshuffles play out behind closed doors, moviegoers can at least take comfort that one of the franchise's lead stars is rooting for a reunion.
Stay tuned; this feels like the opening notes of a soundtrack that's not finished yet.
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