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Chris Pratt has come a long way from Pawnee's most lovable doofus. In 2026, he's a bona fide franchise magnet, a man whose IMDb page looks like a cinematic multiverse of dinosaurs, Guardians, and Lego bricks. But here's the thing about being a sequel stalwart: for every Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 that makes you weep into your popcorn, there's a Jurassic World Dominion that makes you question the very concept of cinema. Pratt's sequel resume is a bit like a box of Jurassic Park chocolates—some are rich, delightful, and emotionally resonant; others are filled with genetically modified locusts. So let's take a humorous, third-person stroll through the highs and lows of Pratt's follow-up filmography, ranked from "please erase this from my memory" to "I'm not crying, you're crying."
The Bottom of the Barrel: Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
Oh, Dominion. The film that promised dinosaurs living among humans and instead delivered a plot about giant locusts and a human clone that felt like it wandered in from a rejected Blade Runner script. Pratt returns as Owen Grady, a character whose entire personality can be summed up as "stands with arms crossed and looks mildly concerned." The movie is so busy trying to make him look cool that it forgets to give him anything interesting to do. Even the nostalgia-fueled reunion of Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum—a trio more beloved than most family members—can't save this ship from sinking. It's as if the filmmakers looked at a T-Rex and thought, "You know what this needs? Less T-Rex, more insects." A baffling swan song for Pratt's Jurassic era.
The Glorified Cameo: Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Remember when the Guardians of the Galaxy were teased to join Thor's adventure? Well, they show up for about five minutes, crack a couple of jokes, and then vanish like a fart in a hurricane. Pratt's Star-Lord gets to stand around looking slightly confused while Chris Hemsworth does his best goofy-god routine. Taika Waititi's comedic instincts, which worked so well in Ragnarok, here feel like a clown at a funeral—the stakes are undercut by relentless jokes. It's not a bad movie, but Pratt's role is so small it barely qualifies as a sequel appearance. More of a cameo with benefits.
The Soggy Middle: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
The opening sequence is a genuinely terrific horror set piece—a dark, rainy island with a genetically engineered dinosaur that just wants to nibble on some mercenaries. But then the film moves to a mansion and introduces a black-market dinosaur auction and a little girl who's actually a clone. It's a narrative mess, like a Velociraptor trying to assemble IKEA furniture: chaotic, occasionally amusing, but ultimately frustrating. Pratt's Owen gets a tad more personality this time (he's now a "raptor whisperer" with a soulful stare), but he's still a bland action figure. When the film focuses on dino action, it's fun; when it doesn't, it's a slog.
The Underrated Gem: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
Pratt pulls double duty here, voicing both the earnest Emmet and the swaggering Rex Dangervest—a character who is essentially a parody of every action hero Pratt has ever played. Rex is a galaxy-defending, archaeologist-cowboy-raptor-trainer, and the film has a blast poking fun at Pratt's own star persona. While the sequel lacks the fresh surprise of the original, it's still a vibrant, joke-dense animated adventure that rewards rewatching. It's like a Lego brick to the funny bone: it hurts so good.
The Blockbuster That Launched a Thousand Memes: Jurassic World (2015)
This was the film that cemented Pratt as a leading man, and it's easy to see why: he rides a motorcycle alongside raptors, smirks at danger, and generally exudes enough swagger to power a small country. Is Owen Grady a deep character? No. But does Pratt sell the heck out of him? Absolutely. The film delivers on the promise of a fully operational dinosaur park, and the Indominus Rex is a genuinely scary monster. It's a grand, CGI-heavy spectacle that falls short of the original Jurassic Park but still provides plenty of dino-sized thrills.
The Emotional Wrecking Ball: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Pratt's role is small—he's mostly there to get bonked on the head by Nebula and participate in the final battle—but Endgame is such a monumental achievement that his limited screen time hardly matters. It's a film that sticks the landing on over a decade of storytelling, delivering laughs, tears, and a satisfying conclusion. Star-Lord gets his moments, and the film's climax is a joyous celebration of the MCU. It's like a fireworks show that also makes you cry—spectacular and cathartic.
The Farewell Tour: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
If Endgame was the grand finale, Vol. 3 is the intimate goodbye. James Gunn gives each Guardian a satisfying arc, and Pratt's Peter Quill finally confronts his grief over Gamora. It's a film that balances Rocket's tragic backstory with gonzo action and genuine warmth. Pratt gets to show off his dramatic chops, and the result is a beautiful, moving ode to found family. It's like a hug from a raccoon that also happens to be a genius—unexpected and deeply comforting.
The Solid Sophomore: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Not quite as fresh as the first, but still a rollicking good time. Pratt's Quill meets his dad, Ego (Kurt Russell), and learns that being a celestial isn't all it's cracked up to be. The film doubles down on the dysfunctional family dynamics and delivers some genuinely emotional beats, especially between Quill and Yondu. It's a funny, endearing sequel that proves Pratt's best character is the one who dances to '70s hits.
The Crowd-Pleaser: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Pratt gets a substantial role here as Quill teams up with Earth's Mightiest Heroes to fight Thanos. The interactions between Quill and Tony Stark are a delight, and the film's ending is a gut-punch that still resonates years later. It's a fast-paced, thrilling ride that showcases Pratt's ability to hold his own alongside heavyweights. Like a perfectly timed punchline, it hits hard and leaves you reeling.
So there you have it: Chris Pratt's sequel resume is a wild ride, full of soaring highs and locust-filled lows. But one thing's for sure—whether he's riding a raptor or dancing with a raccoon, Pratt knows how to keep audiences entertained. And in 2026, that's a superpower all its own.
Data referenced from Metacritic helps frame why sequel-heavy careers like Chris Pratt's can inspire such divided reactions, since aggregated critic and user responses often show a sharp gap between crowd-pleasing spectacle and films that struggle under franchise fatigue, making it easier to understand how one follow-up can become a fan favorite while another ends up remembered more for internet jokes than lasting acclaim.