Chris Pratt’s Sci-Fi Films, Ranked

Chris Pratt has made plenty of sci-fi films. Really. When conceiving this text, pegged to Pratt’s newest new sci-fi movie, Mercy, which is out this week, we figured it could be a handful. He’s within the Guardians of the Galaxy films, Jurassic World films, does a few voices, however that’s about it, proper? Um, no. It’s not.

What follows are 21, sure 21, sci-fi movies that Pratt has performed a job in. Some, corresponding to those talked about above, are massive and apparent. Others? We actually forgot he was in in any respect. So, to rank them, we type of went with a hodgepodge of general high quality, his contribution to the movie, and whether or not or not you even do not forget that he was in it. That’s why some very, superb films are going to rank decrease than others. It’s a bizarre checklist, which we felt was applicable. You’ll see what we imply under.

TBD – Mercy (2026)

We haven’t seen Pratt’s newest, however we’re cautiously optimistic about it. The warning comes from the January launch date and lack of pre-release buzz. The optimism comes from the creative premise—a person has 90 minutes to show his innocence to an AI program he created—in addition to some strong trailers. The jury’s nonetheless out on this one, however we’ll see.

20. Passengers (2016)

On paper, Passengers had all of the potential on the planet. Pratt co-starring with the Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence. Massive, costly sci-fi canvas. However once you dial into it, it’s almost not possible to miss or neglect that the overall premise of the film is a person (Pratt) dooms a girl to loss of life (Lawrence) as a result of he’s lonely and egocentric. It might virtually be okay if that was the purpose of the entire film, nevertheless it’s largely glossed over. So, this distinctive combo of being a significant movie, massive stars, and one thing you’ve heard of actually tanks it down the checklist.

19. The Garfield Film (2024)

This checklist will, sadly, take us in reverse order of Chris Pratt’s voiceover journey. He did an excellent job in films that had been ranked increased, which had been vastly profitable. By the point 2024’s The Garfield Film got here round, casting Pratt felt just like the laziest, most uninspired selection ever. And the film wasn’t far behind.

18. Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

I truthfully don’t hate Thor: Love and Thunder, however Pratt’s inclusion in it felt like a factory-mandated request as a result of ending of Avengers: Endgame. And, as a result of he doesn’t play an vital function in any manner, it ranks right here.

17. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

The conclusion of Pratt’s private Jurassic trilogy is solely atrocious. However, a minimum of, he’s unforgettably current on display the entire time, alongside some absolute legends.

16. The Electrical State (2025)

Sure, The Electrical State is dangerous. Nevertheless it’s dangerous in a big, eye-popping, watchable manner. An ideal Netflix film.

15. The Tomorrow Struggle (2021)

The Tomorrow War can also be not nice, nevertheless it will get a little bit of a bump up this checklist simply due to the superior premise, which it doesn’t fairly dwell as much as. (Troopers from the current get despatched to the long run to attempt to save the world.)

14. The Tremendous Mario Bros. Film (2023)

I’m famously not a fan of this mega hit, however even individuals who do like it, and there are loads, acknowledge that Pratt wasn’t precisely your best option as Mario. And but, he does his greatest.

13. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)

The primary three Jurassic World films get higher going backwards in time. So, proper within the center is this primary sequel, which is an element regular Jurassic film, half haunted home film, and positively watchable. Pratt and co-star Bryce Dallas Howard have plenty of good chemistry right here, leaping off from the earlier movie.

12. Wished (2008)

Did you keep in mind Chris Pratt was in Wished? I certain didn’t. The Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy-starring adaptation is a ton of enjoyable, however is it actually a Chris Pratt film? Is it higher as a result of he’s in it? Probably not. So it will get ranked right here.

11. Jennifer’s Physique (2009)

We love Jennifer’s Physique, a movie that was nicely forward of its time and holds up fairly nicely. However we now have to steadiness that with the Chris Pratt-ness of it, and it’s not a very memorable function.

10. Her (2013)

The third in our “Chris Pratt Is in THAT Nice Film?” trilogy is this excellent Spike Jonze entry. Once more, like Wished and Jennifer’s Physique, we love this one, however Pratt’s supporting function isn’t tremendous memorable. So, we’re throwing it a bit in the midst of the pack by way of its Chris Pratt-o-Meter.

9. Onward (2020)

Chris Pratt and Tom Holland collectively in a Pixar film. What may probably go incorrect? Effectively, the world virtually ended days after Onward hit theaters in early March 2020, so, loads. And whereas Onward isn’t fairly top-tier Pixar, it’s actually a movie that’s pleasant, emotional, and makes use of Pratt in a wonderful manner.

8. The Lego Film 2: The Second Half (2019)

Not as excellent as its predecessor, this 2019 sequel nonetheless will get factors for being creative and enjoyable. Pratt’s everyman capability actually shines in these movies because the voice of Emmet. This one simply suffers from not being as nice as the unique, which occurs loads on this checklist.

7. Jurassic World (2015)

The primary Jurassic World will get plenty of crap, and that’s high quality. However we nonetheless give it credit score for being an honest, scary Jurassic film whereas additionally fulfilling the promise of the unique collection in a brand new and thrilling manner. They really opened a park! Chris Pratt trains raptors! It’s strong, and Pratt is without doubt one of the causes.

6. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Once more, we now have to consider this by way of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord. So, whereas we favor the pure scope and madness of Endgame over its predecessor, Star-Lord solely seems on the finish and in a quite restricted function.

5. Avengers: Infinity Struggle (2018)

Pratt’s Star-Lord has a way more essential function in Infinity Struggle, which is why we rank it right here. His forwards and backwards with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is great; the best way the lack of Gamora impacts the plot is heartbreaking; after which he fades to mud in arguably Marvel’s most well-known scene ever. Glorious stuff.

4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

If we’re speaking Chris Pratt sci-fi films, although, you needed to know all the Guardians of the Galaxy films could be close to the highest of the checklist. James Gunn made three completely pleasant, unforgettable movies, and whereas Vol. 2 does see Pratt meet and battle his dad, performed by Kurt Russell, it simply isn’t fairly as pleasant or memorable as the opposite two. By a hair.

3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Whereas Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 might be a barely higher “Chris Pratt” film, we favor Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as a result of it’s a greater “Guardians” film. Pratt’s Star-Lord has an excellent arc and a implausible finish to his story, however the truth that you possibly can say that about all of the movie’s characters is what actually makes it particular.

2. The Lego Film (2014)

Bear in mind virtually 20 locations in the past, the place I stated we had been going to take a journey via Chris Pratt’s voiceover profession in reverse order? Effectively, we’re again at first with not simply his greatest voice-over efficiency, however his greatest animated movie, interval. The Lego Film is so sensible, so enjoyable, and so stunning that we give it some thought typically. And Pratt’s function as Emmet is an enormous motive why.

1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

In the end, although, when you consider Chris Pratt and sci-fi, it’s a must to go along with the film that made him an enormous sci-fi star. James Gunn’s option to forged Pratt because the lovable Star-Lord was not only a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however for Pratt’s total persona. Immediately, he went from goofy man on TV to motion hero and by no means regarded again. Oh, and the film might be the very best Marvel Studios film ever. In order that helps too.

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