Marvel Cinematic Universe aficionados were recently caught in a vortex of conjecture following the tantalizing post-credits cliffhanger of James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. As the last credit sequence disappeared from the screen, a captivating phrase held the audience’s breath:
“The Legendary Star-Lord Will Return.”
James Gunn, the architect behind the triumph of this epic trilogy, subtly gestured towards a distinct narrative revolving around Star-Lord, an iconic character brought to life by Chris Pratt. Initially, this statement was interpreted by many cinema-lovers as an allusion to Star-Lord’s imminent reappearance in the forthcoming Avengers series.
However, this post-credits whisper was widely believed to hint at Star-Lord uniting with the Avengers in the forthcoming The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. Still, the views of Gunn and Pratt offered a unique twist to these rumors, resulting in an unexpected revelation.
According to ComicBook, Gunn revealed during his commentary for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, a long-running discussion between him and Pratt had been brewing. As per Gunn, both he and Pratt had envisaged a stand-alone Star-Lord project, tentatively named The Legendary Star-Lord, set on Earth. This project aims to portray Peter Quill as a stranger in an unexplored landscape, much like how Captain America found himself in his early post- First Avenger appearances.
The vision of Gunn and Pratt painted an unconventional image of Star-Lord, depicting him as an extraterrestrial entity on modern Earth, metaphorically labeling him as a ‘fish out of water in just… regular water.’
Even though Gunn’s directorial chapter with Marvel has seemingly come to a close, his enduring desire to see their collective brainstorm materialize on the big screen hints at the possibility that Marvel may still be contemplating the idea.
The format of this hypothetical Star-Lord venture, whether it would take the shape of a Disney+ series or a full-blown movie, continues to hang in the balance. Regardless, the prospect of Pratt revisiting his Star-Lord persona in a role more significant than a mere Avengers cameo undeniably ushers in exhilarating times for Marvel fans.
An Epic Journey on the Horizon for Star-Lord
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 zooms in on the much-beloved ragtag crew settling down in their new home on Knowhere. The plot revolves around Peter Quill, who grapples with the fallout of Gamora’s passing, leading his team in a daring mission to save Rocket’s life, and coming to terms with the ramifications of his tumultuous history.
The high-risk nature of this mission jeopardizes the Guardians’ very existence. The film is currently playing in cinemas and has made its debut on digital on-demand platforms. Blu-ray and DVD versions of the movie will hit the market in August.
The swirling speculations around Star-Lord’s future and the possibility of an unprecedented Earth-centric adventure suggest an innovative and electrifying trajectory for the character.
Whether Star-Lord, portrayed by Pratt, finds himself fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Avengers or navigating the labyrinth of modern-day Earth, the character’s fate, as hinted by the enigmatic promise at the end of the third Guardians film, is packed with potential. The prospects certainly keep the fans eagerly anticipating, with bated breath, what’s next for their beloved character.
