Summary
- Star-Lord’s return in the MCU raises questions about his future.
- A Disney Plus series focusing on Star-Lord would allow for deeper character development.
- Chris Pratt’s star power would benefit Disney Plus by giving Star-Lord his own show.
Star-Lord hasn’t been seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2023’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and that franchise isn’t expected to return at any stage. James Gunn has moved on to work with DC Studios, and Marvel did a great job wrapping up things for each character with the third movie. However, that has raised the question of what will happen next with Peter Quill within the MCU.
The end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 confirmed that Star-Lord will return in the future, leaving questions about how, why, and when that will happen. While he has become a popular leading character within the MCU, Marvel Studios might be better off tapping into a Disney Plus television series for his future.
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What Is Next For Star-Lord?
There are a lot of possibilities still left for Star-Lord, and that’s why it’s important he’s brought back in an upcoming project. He could easily be slotted into a forthcoming Avengers movie where he might be able to work alongside various other heroes that would allow him to bounce off them, which would feel too similar to the past. It’s what he did in previous Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which wouldn’t progress the character, and if he’s going to return, then that is necessary.
Marvel could focus on his past and the human aspect of his life, which has often been touched upon but never delved into how people would like. There’s also the chance of focusing on him with the Ravagers, which might open up some fantastic adventures. Marvel can go back into the past to provide more details on his character, or it could look to his future and his life without being a Guardian. That’s why it’s important for Star-Lord to return, but as a Disney Plus show, Marvel could delve into all of that in more detail than a movie could.
Why A Disney Plus Would Be More Interesting Than A Movie
Star-Lord returning at some stage in the MCU is a wise decision for Marvel to make because the character is incredibly popular with fans. People want to see Star-Lord in some capacity because he’s charismatic, and the character’s journey has been one of the most compelling within the franchise. While he could lead his own movie at some point, it would be a risk because audiences are always going to wonder where the other Guardians are. Even though some of those characters might appear again if it’s not the full lineup, it would feel half-hearted, which could lead to disappointment that would negatively impact Star-Lord and whatever story Marvel is trying to tell.
Instead, a Disney Plus series would be a smarter decision to make because it would allow the focus to be on Star-Lord himself. It could allow Marvel to showcase him in a different way and ensure that everything is centered on him. Previously, Star-Lord might have been the leader, but the screen time had to be split across all of the characters. But there is so much to be done with the character that concentrating more on him would be beneficial to truly dive into his backstory and the remaining mysteries surrounding him.
A Disney Plus series would allow that to happen more than a movie could, and it would allow the stakes to be slightly lower. So far, Star-Lord has been in life-or-death scenarios, which are perfect for a major movie. But lowering them slightly, focusing on Star-Lord’s possible life on Earth, focusing on his roots could change that. He’s a character that works best when blending in some comedy, which could be achieved in each episode of a Disney Plus series, even with some more serious and dramatic scenes sprinkled in. Whether it’s his character hating modern music or adapting to how things are entirely different, there’s a lot of potential for a long-form show.
Disney Plus Would Benefit From Chris Pratt’s Star Power
Disney Plus having exclusive MCU television shows is a big pull for the subscription service, because the franchise is so beloved. However, the shows still need to feel important and not just like a tool to explore wacky ideas or to debut new characters that don’t have the same level of investment or star power from an acting perspective. That can stop people from being interested in subscribing, plus it means things don’t always get the same focus as a featured MCU film, which wouldn’t help Star-Lord.
But that’s where the star power of Chris Pratt could come in. He’s a proven leading man who has been at the front of various big franchises, and giving him his own Disney Plus would be a huge deal. It would benefit Disney and would guarantee attention for Marvel, making it a perfect scenario for everyone involved. Considering the potential to blend humor and emotion, tell more stories with a fascinating character, and keep Star-Lord in the MCU, this seems like the best use of his future. Marvel could then plug him into future movies when the timing was right, and it would mean even more because of the work that had been done on his character elsewhere.
MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a sprawling movie and television franchise that weaves together individual stories of superheroes including Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and many more. The first film in the franchise, Iron Man, was released in 2008. The MCU has garnered critical praise and financial success, earning billions at the box office and becoming a cultural phenomenon.