Chris Pratt has expressed interest in reuniting with director James Gunn for another Guardians of the Galaxy film following a major leadership change at DC Studios. Gunn and fellow executive Peter Safran are preparing to step down from their management roles, creating new questions about the filmmaker's future. Although Pratt is enthusiastic about working with Gunn again, Marvel Studios has not announced a fourth Guardians film or confirmed any discussions about bringing the director back.
Gunn directed all three films in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy before becoming co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios in 2022. His departure from that leadership position is scheduled for December 1, 2026, but he remains involved in several DC productions. The distinction is important because leaving an executive job does not necessarily mean ending a creative relationship with the studio.
Chris Pratt Expresses Interest in Another Guardians Film
Pratt discussed Gunn's future during an interview with Swedish entertainment outlet MovieZine published on November 13. The actor was promoting his upcoming film Way of the Warrior Kid when he was asked about the possibility of another Marvel collaboration. Pratt welcomed the idea but made clear that he had not spoken with Gunn about the leadership announcement.
"That would be awesome," Pratt said when asked about a possible reunion. He explained that he enjoyed working with Gunn throughout the Guardians trilogy and would be interested in another project together. However, his comments reflected a personal preference rather than confirmation of a new movie.
Pratt played Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, in all three Guardians films and several other Marvel productions. The character became one of the franchise's recognizable heroes through his humor, complicated relationships and role as the team's leader. Gunn helped establish that personality while directing the original film in 2014 and its two sequels.
Their professional relationship extends across nearly a decade of filmmaking. Gunn directed Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The movies combined science-fiction adventures with comedy, emotional storytelling and soundtracks featuring popular songs from earlier decades.
DC Studios Announces New Leadership
Gunn's changing responsibilities follow a corporate restructuring announced by Skydance Motion Picture Group on November 9. The company confirmed that former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will become president and chief creative officer of DC Studios on December 1. Latcham will replace Gunn and Safran as the studio moves toward a new management structure.
The leadership change follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which placed DC Studios under new corporate ownership. Gunn and Safran had overseen the company's superhero films, television programs and animation projects since 2022. Their responsibilities included developing a connected DC universe intended to bring greater consistency to the company's major characters.
Latcham previously worked at Marvel Studios, where he was involved in several prominent productions. His credits include Iron Man, The Avengers and the original Guardians of the Galaxy. That background gives the incoming executive experience with the franchise Gunn helped establish before moving to DC.
The company emphasized that Gunn and Safran would continue their creative work rather than immediately abandon their existing projects. Gunn has also publicly acknowledged his involvement in upcoming DC productions. His departure from management therefore creates new professional possibilities without establishing that he intends to return to Marvel.
Gunn Still Has Several DC Projects Underway
One of Gunn's most significant remaining commitments is Man of Tomorrow, the upcoming follow-up to his 2025 film Superman. David Corenswet returns as Superman, while Nicholas Hoult reprises his role as Lex Luthor. The movie is scheduled for release in summer 2027 and remains a central part of DC's upcoming theatrical plans.
Gunn wrote and directed the film, continuing the story introduced in Superman. The original movie launched a new theatrical interpretation of the character under Gunn and Safran's leadership. Although Gunn will no longer serve as DC Studios co-CEO when the sequel arrives, his involvement in the production remains unchanged by the announcement.
Gunn and Safran are also connected to The People v. Gorilla Grodd, a DC television project featuring Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen. The series is being developed for HBO Max and expands the world introduced in Superman. Gunn has also indicated that he is writing another DC project, although its identity has not been publicly confirmed.
These commitments make an immediate Marvel return uncertain. Gunn could pursue projects outside DC once his current work is completed, but no agreement with Marvel has been announced. Reports suggesting that his next assignment will be another Guardians movie remain speculative.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Left the Door Open
The third Guardians film arrived in May 2023 and served as the final installment of Gunn's original trilogy. Its story focused heavily on Rocket's past while bringing several long-running character relationships to a turning point. By the end, the original team had undergone significant changes, with several members choosing different paths.
Peter Quill returned to Earth to reconnect with his grandfather, while Rocket became the leader of a newly assembled Guardians team. The film also featured departures and new beginnings for characters including Gamora, Drax and Mantis. Those developments provided an emotional ending without permanently removing the Guardians from Marvel's fictional universe.
The closing credits included a message indicating that Star-Lord would return. However, that announcement did not specify another standalone Guardians film or identify a director. Marvel has not publicly established whether Quill's next appearance will occur in an Avengers movie, a different Marvel production or a future Guardians installment.
The ending also leaves room for a new version of the team to appear without every original cast member returning. Rocket's leadership provides one possible direction, while Quill's story could continue separately. Whether Marvel pursues either approach will depend on decisions that have not yet been announced.
Marvel's Future Plans Remain Unconfirmed
Marvel Studios is preparing for another transition as its current Multiverse Saga approaches its final stages. Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for December 2027, bringing together major elements of the interconnected storylines developed across recent films and television programs. The company also has plans involving characters from the X-Men franchise.
However, those broader plans do not establish a timetable for another Guardians film. Marvel has not officially announced Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4, and no production schedule, cast lineup or director has been confirmed. There is also no verified announcement that Gunn has entered negotiations with the company.
Pratt's willingness to collaborate again gives fans a reason to revisit the possibility, especially now that Gunn is preparing to leave his executive position. Yet the filmmaker still has substantial work connected to DC Studios, including the next Superman movie and additional television projects. For now, another Guardians adventure remains an idea supported by one of its leading actors rather than an announced Marvel production.