At a Glance
- Chris Pratt has starred in 21 science-fiction films, far more than most fans realize
- The list ranges from billion-dollar blockbusters to blink-and-miss cameos
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) tops the ranking for launching Pratt’s sci-fi stardom
- Why it matters: The tally shows how thoroughly one actor can dominate modern genre cinema
Chris Pratt’s sci-fi résumé swells to 21 titles in a newly published ranking that weighs screen time, memorability, and overall film quality. While audiences chiefly associate him with Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, the full inventory reaches back to 2008 and includes voice roles, cameos, and streaming exclusives.
How the ranking works
News Of Austin‘s list balances three factors:
- Overall film quality
- Pratt’s specific contribution
- How easily viewers remember his presence
Because the goal is to measure Pratt’s sci-fi impact, a great movie in which he barely appears can place below a flawed film that hinges on his performance.
Bottom tier: the forgettable and the flawed
21. Mercy (2026) – Not yet released; optimism tempered by a January slot and low buzz.
20. Passengers (2016) – High-profile pairing with Jennifer Lawrence undercut by a premise many viewers found ethically troubling.
19. The Garfield Movie (2024) – Voice casting labeled “lazy,” dragging the film down.
18. Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – Felt like a studio-mandated cameo rather than an organic story choice.
17. Jurassic World Dominion (2022) – Called “atrocious,” though Pratt remains visible throughout.
16. The Electric State (2025) – Visually busy Netflix outing that’s “bad in a watchable way.”
15. The Tomorrow War (2021) – Earns points for an inventive premise soldiers time-traveling to save humanity.
14. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) – A global hit, but critics agreed Pratt’s Mario voice wasn’t an ideal fit.
Middle ground: familiar but not definitive
13. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) – A hybrid of dinosaur adventure and haunted-house horror; Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard maintain strong chemistry.
12. Wanted (2008) – Easily overlooked: Pratt plays a small role in the Angelina Jolie action thriller.
11. Jennifer’s Body (2009) – Cult favorite where Pratt’s part is “not particularly memorable.”
10. Her (2013) – Spike Jonze’s acclaimed romance features Pratt in a minor supporting turn.
Top ten: the roles that cemented his genre dominance
9. Onward (2020) – Pixar fantasy paired Pratt with Tom Holland just as theaters shut worldwide; praised for emotional weight and smart use of Pratt’s comedic timing.
8. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) – Sequel can’t match the original yet still showcases Pratt’s affable everyman voice work as Emmet.
7. Jurassic World (2015) – Credited with reviving the franchise; Pratt’s raptor-training hero became an instant pop-culture image.
6. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Star-Lord appears only briefly, lowering its Pratt-centric value despite the film’s epic scale.
5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Pratt’s character carries pivotal emotional stakes, including the heartbreak of losing Gamora and the iconic dusting scene.
4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) – Features Pratt facing off against Kurt Russell’s Ego, yet doesn’t surpass the impact of the first or third entries.
3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – Lauded for giving every Guardian a satisfying arc; Pratt’s Star-Lord lands a strong finish without overshadowing the ensemble.
2. The Lego Movie (2014) – Declared his best voice performance and “best animated film, period,” with Pratt’s ordinary-Emmet hero anchoring the witty script.
1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – The film that turned a sitcom comic into a marquee action hero and, in the ranking’s view, “probably the best Marvel Studios movie ever.”
Key Takeaways
- Nearly half of Pratt’s 21 sci-fi credits come from animated or voice roles, showing his family-film pull.
- The Guardians trilogy and Jurassic World trilogy together account for six entries, illustrating how franchises multiply an actor’s genre footprint.
- Rankings reward screen dominance over prestige: small parts in Oscar winners sit lower than starring roles in divisive blockbusters.
The full inventory underscores how a single charismatic performer can become the face of multiple blockbuster universes within a decade.
