Chris Pratt wants James Gunn back for Guardians of the Galaxy 4

Chris Pratt says a fourth “Guardians of the Galaxy” with James Gunn “would be awesome,” days after Gunn said he is stepping down as co-head of DC Studios.

Could the Guardians of the Galaxy get the band back together?

Chris Pratt says he would love for James Gunn to return and direct a fourth “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie. The comments came just days after Gunn announced he is leaving the top job at DC Studios.

“That would be awesome,” Pratt told the Swedish outlet MovieZine, The Playlist reports.

Neither Marvel nor Gunn has announced plans for another “Guardians” film.

What did Chris Pratt say about Guardians of the Galaxy 4?

Pratt praised Gunn and pointed out how rare it is for one director to make an entire trilogy.

“He directed all three movies, and that’s pretty rare,” Pratt said, according to Inquisitr. He added that if Gunn wanted to come back and bring the franchise back, he would love that.

Pratt said he had not spoken with Gunn since the DC news broke. He also noted that his comments could easily become headlines, so he was careful not to suggest anything was in the works.

Pratt was speaking while promoting his new movie, “Way of the Warrior Kid,” which premieres on Apple TV on Nov. 25, ComicBasics reports.

Why is James Gunn leaving DC Studios?

Gunn and his producing partner, Peter Safran, are stepping down as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios, effective Dec. 1, The National reports.

The move came after Paramount Skydance completed its roughly $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery in October. Marvel Studios veteran Jeremy Latcham will take over as president and chief creative officer of DC Studios.

In a statement on Instagram, Gunn said his time running the studio had been “trying, to say the least,” Variety reports. He said he was relieved and excited to get back to filmmaking.

Is James Gunn done with DC?

No. Gunn and Safran will stay on as producers on DC projects, The National reports.

Gunn is still making “Man of Tomorrow,” the follow-up to 2025’s “Superman,” which is set for July 9, 2027. He and Safran will also remain producers on “The Batman Part II.”

Gunn has also said he is writing another DC project.

Did James Gunn say there would be no Guardians 4?

Yes, at least for the original team. After “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Gunn told Esquire Middle East that he did not think a “Vol. 4” would happen with that group, ComicBasics reports.

“Vol. 3” was marketed as the end of that version of the team’s story. It made about $845 million worldwide in 2023.

Several cast members, including Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista, have said they are done with their roles.

Will Chris Pratt play Star-Lord again?

Pratt has said for years that he would like to return as Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord.

A post-credits scene at the end of “Vol. 3” promised that “the legendary Star-Lord will return.” Pratt has said he pitched Marvel his own idea for the character’s future, though nothing has been announced.

Pratt also told ComicBook that while Gunn ran DC, he kept an eye out for DC roles that might be right for him, The Playlist reports.

Where can you see the Guardians at Disney parks?

Disney fans can still visit the Guardians at two parks.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a roller coaster at EPCOT at Walt Disney World. Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is a drop tower ride at Disney California Adventure.

Pratt voices Star-Lord in Cosmic Rewind.

What happens next for the Guardians?

For now, it is all wishful thinking.

Gunn is focused on “Man of Tomorrow,” and Marvel has its own packed schedule, including “Avengers: Doomsday” on Dec. 18. Any new “Guardians” movie would need Marvel, Disney and Gunn to all agree.

Still, with Gunn stepping away from the executive side and his leading man openly cheering for a reunion, fans will be watching closely.

Would you want James Gunn to make a fourth “Guardians of the Galaxy”? Tell us which Guardian you most want back.

Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.

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Hat Tips:

• The Playlist (Nov. 13, 2026), Pratt’s MovieZine comments and DC discussions

• Inquisitr (Nov. 14, 2026), Pratt’s quotes about Gunn

• ComicBasics (Nov. 13, 2026), “Way of the Warrior Kid,” “Vol. 3” box office and Gunn’s earlier comments

• The National (Nov. 10, 2026), Gunn and Safran’s exit, Jeremy Latcham and “Man of Tomorrow”

• Variety (Nov. 2026), Gunn’s statement

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