Chris Pratt’s Sci-Fi Films, Ranked

Chris Pratt has made lots 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 will 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, similar to those talked about above, are huge and apparent. Others? We actually forgot he was in in any respect. So, to rank them, we type of went with a hodgepodge of total high quality, his contribution to the movie, and whether or not or not you even keep in mind that he was in it. That’s why some very, excellent films are going to rank decrease than others. It’s a bizarre record, which we felt was acceptable. 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 this planet. Pratt co-starring with the Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence. Large, costly sci-fi canvas. However once you dial into it, it’s practically unattainable to miss or neglect that the overall premise of the film is a person (Pratt) dooms a lady to demise (Lawrence) as a result of he’s lonely and egocentric. It might virtually be okay if that was the purpose of the entire film, however it’s largely glossed over. So, this distinctive combo of being a significant movie, huge stars, and one thing you’ve heard of actually tanks it down the record.

19. The Garfield Film (2024)

This record will, sadly, take us in reverse order of Chris Pratt’s voiceover journey. He did an awesome job in films that had been ranked greater, which had been massively 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 approach, it ranks right here.

17. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

The conclusion of Pratt’s private Jurassic trilogy is just atrocious. However, not less than, he’s unforgettably current on display screen the entire time, alongside some absolute legends.

16. The Electrical State (2025)

Sure, The Electrical State is unhealthy. But it surely’s unhealthy in a big, eye-popping, watchable approach. An ideal Netflix film.

15. The Tomorrow Warfare (2021)

The Tomorrow War can be not nice, however it will get a little bit of a bump up this record simply due to the superior premise, which it doesn’t fairly reside as much as. (Troopers from the current get despatched to the long run to try 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 find it irresistible, and there are so much, 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 lots 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 properly forward of its time and holds up fairly properly. However we have now to stability 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 when it comes to its Chris Pratt-o-Meter.

9. Onward (2020)

Chris Pratt and Tom Holland collectively in a Pixar film. What might probably go unsuitable? Effectively, the world virtually ended days after Onward hit theaters in early March 2020, so, so much. And whereas Onward isn’t fairly top-tier Pixar, it’s definitely a movie that’s pleasing, emotional, and makes use of Pratt in a superb approach.

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

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

7. Jurassic World (2015)

The primary Jurassic World will get lots of crap, and that’s fantastic. However we nonetheless give it credit score for being an honest, scary Jurassic film whereas additionally fulfilling the promise of the unique sequence in a brand new and thrilling approach. They really opened a park! Chris Pratt trains raptors! It’s strong, and Pratt is likely one of the causes.

6. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

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

5. Avengers: Infinity Warfare (2018)

Pratt’s Star-Lord has a way more essential function in Infinity Warfare, which is why we rank it right here. His backwards and forwards with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is great; the way in which the lack of Gamora impacts the plot is heartbreaking; after which he fades to mud in arguably Marvel’s most well-known scene ever. Wonderful 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 record. 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 choose Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as a result of it’s a greater “Guardians” film. Pratt’s Star-Lord has an awesome 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)

Keep in mind virtually 20 locations in the past, the place I mentioned 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 shocking that we give it some thought typically. And Pratt’s function as Emmet is a giant cause why.

1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Finally, although, when you consider Chris Pratt and sci-fi, you need to go along with the film that made him a giant sci-fi star. James Gunn’s option to solid Pratt because the lovable Star-Lord was not only a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however for Pratt’s whole persona. Immediately, he went from goofy man on TV to motion hero and by no means appeared again. Oh, and the film might be the most effective Marvel Studios film ever. In order that helps too.

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