Shubhabrata Dutta
We didn’t expect that Barry, the colleague of Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) from the 2008 action thriller movie ‘Wanted’ would go on to become the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, did we? Chris Pratt has indeed surprised us by becoming an action star despite making a breakthrough in the popular sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’ (2009-2015). From his debut in ‘Cursed Part 3′ (2000), a short horror film, to the sci-fi romance film ‘Her’ (2013), he plays secondary characters. Then, in 2014, two movies came out, namely ‘The Lego Movie’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ The rest is history.
Be it the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movies or the ‘Jurassic World’ movies, the action thriller series ‘The Terminal List’ or the sci-fi romance ‘Passengers,’ Pratt has time and again established his onscreen charm, which he is able to pull off effortlessly. His wide range of projects allows him to remain fresh in our minds, a place where he managed to buy himself a soft corner. So, if you are a fan of the actor who has a star to his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, here are his upcoming projects, all sorted out!
1. The Electric State (2025)
‘The Electric State’ is a sci-fi adventure movie directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag. Set in post-apocalyptic 1997 in the wake of a technological meltdown, the plot revolves around an orphaned teenage girl named Michelle who, along with a drifter robot/companion, travel the West Coast of the U.S to look for her missing brother.
The ruins of gigantic battle drones litter the countryside, heaped together with the discarded trash of a high-tech consumerist society in decline. As Michelle and the robot approach the edge of the continent, the world seems to be unraveling ever faster – as if somewhere beyond the horizon, the hollow core of civilization has finally caved in.
Millie Bobby Brown and Pratt star as Michelle, the protagonist, and Keats, a drifter Michelle meets amid her travels, respectively. The rest of the cast includes Devyn Dalton, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Terry Notary, Martin Klebba, Patti Harrison, and Adam Croasdell, along with the voices of Brian Cox, Giancarlo Esposito, and Anthony Mackie. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay. Netflix serves as the distributor. Currently in its post-production stage, the movie will be released on March 14, 2025. You can watch the teaser here.
2. Mercy (2025)
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, ‘Mercy’ is an Amazon MGM-backed sci-fi thriller movie starring Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Annabelle Wallis. The rest of the cast includes Kylie Rogers, Kenneth Choi, Kali Reis, and Rafi Gavron. Based on a script by Marco van Belle, the film is set in a future where capital crime has risen and follows a detective, played by Pratt, who has to prove his innocence after being accused of a violent criminal act. More details about the plot are currently under wraps. Currently in its post-production stage, ‘Mercy’ will be released theatrically on Aug 15, 2025.
3. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (TBA)
Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,’ the ‘The Terminal List’ prequel series, has reached its post-production stage. A spy thriller, the narrative is set five years before the events of the original series. It will revolve around Taylor Kitsch’s character Ben Edwards, who is a former friend of Pratt’s James Reece in ‘The Terminal List,’ chronicling his life journey from a Navy SEAL to a paramilitary operator for the CIA, depicting how he got involved in the conspiracy that viewers were subjected to in Season 1. We will get to see Reece in the series due to his history with Edwards. Executive producer and co-director Antoine Fuqua himself has confirmed Pratt’s appearance in the sequel during an interview with Collider. He stated, “Oh, yeah. I love it, man. That’s what I wanna do is I’ll direct probably one or two that Chris is in, you know, because it’s the prequel with Taylor [Kitsch] as well.”
Alongside Kitsch and Pratt, the cast includes Tom Hopper, Luke Hemsworth, Dar Salim, LaMonica Garrett, Rona-Lee Shimon, and Robert Wisdom. The series is created by Jack Carr (author of the eponymous source novel of the original series) and David DiGilio (showrunner). Pratt is one of the executive producers alongside Kitsch. Prime Video serves as the distributor.
4. The Terminal List Season 2 (TBA)
‘The Terminal List’ is an action thriller series created by David DiGilio. It is based on the Jack Carr novel of the same name. ‘The Terminal List’ season 2, greenlit at the beginning of 2023, is based on another Carr novel titled ‘True Believer.’ While speaking to ComicBook, Digilio stated, “It’s an incredible read, and it’s a great blueprint for Season 2.” As per ‘True Believer,’ season 2 will see Pratt’s James Reece, with a presidential pardon for his actions in ‘The Terminal List,’ race against time to help the US government botch a terrorist plot that involves a person with whom Reece has a history. In the endeavor, he uncovers an international conspiracy and an assassination plot with world-level consequences.
There are no reports about the cast or any updates about the production. Considering new characters are introduced in ‘True Believer,’ the new season is also expected to have new actors. Carr, Fuqua, and Pratt, along with Max Adams and Jared Shaw, serve as executive producers. It is expected to be released sometime in 2025. Reports also state that Season 2 is none other than ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.’ More details are awaited.
5. Way of the Warrior Kid (TBA)
Currently undergoing post-production, ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’ is directed by McG and is based on the novel by Navy SEAL-turned-podcast-host/author/ motivational speaker Jock Willink. Will Staples has adapted it for the big screen. The film will follow a bullied, self-doubting 11-year-old kid, Marc, who is trained by his uncle Jake, a Navy SEAL who moves in with his sister and nephew following an injury for three months of summer. Marc’s objective is to find his inner warrior and take control of his life. Pratt will play Jake. The rest of the cast includes Linda Cardellini, Jude Hill, Rachel Ashley Johnson, and Charissa Kroeger. Further details about this youth empowerment film are awaited.
