Summary

• Chris Pratt's recent work in streaming has showcased his versatility as an actor, moving away from his child-friendly roles.
• The success of The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List on Amazon Prime highlights Pratt's ability to excel in gritty action thrillers.
• Shifting to streaming projects is a smart move for Pratt, allowing him to diversify his reach and avoid overexposure in big franchise films.

Although sci-fi thriller, Mercy, is still in development, it looks like Pratt will continue his successful run with Amazon Prime. Known primarily for playing lovable heroes, Pratt has recently demonstrated his range with a string of gritty action thrillers both rooted in science fiction and in more grounded contexts. Even with the animated Garfield movie, Pratt's recent trend is showing his affinity for roles that move away from his more child-friendly work.

Chris Pratt's new sci-fi movie has the potential to reestablish the actor as one of the entertainment industry's most versatile actors, which is partially why the news is so exciting. While his work as Peter Quill/Star-Lord is undeniably great, and his Owen Grady character in his Jurassic World movies further highlights his leading man status, The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List show that he can do more in plenty of other genres. Despite limited details about Mercy, it already sounds like Pratt will be able to continue his Amazon Prime success.

Chris Pratt's Work With Amazon Is Replacing His Jurassic & MCU Franchises

Pratt's work in The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List has been well-received.

While Pratt has enjoyed an immense amount of success with his work in the MCU and the Jurassic Park movies, their respective diminishing returns necessitate the shift to more distinct work such as what he's been doing with Amazon Prime. Although The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List are entries in an oversaturated genre, they're well-received among critics and fans because of how they depict the horrors of war while innovating unique filmmaking techniques and special effects. Furthermore, The Tomorrow War 2's development suggests a strong demand for a continuation of the franchise.

After a successful first season, the second season of The Terminal List and a prequel also look to continue Pratt's recent trend of playing complex military men determined to solve the mysteries and political conspiracies that have sustained the action thriller genre for years. The projects on Pratt's slate can far exceed what his more globally recognized work has already accomplished thanks to diversifying his reach. While the projects are still in development, it's fair to guess they'll continue his success with Amazon.

The Tomorrow War and The Terminal List are both available on Amazon Prime.

Chris Pratt's Amazon Collaborations Will Replace Theatrical Success With Streaming

Pratt's recent streaming work outshines his recent box-office performances.

Pratt's box-office successes, such as the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic Park franchises and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, suggest that audiences still want to see as much of him as possible on the big screen. While the Mercy is slated for a theatrical release, it's entirely possible it will be an even bigger success on streaming, as seen with Pratt's new Netflix movie, The Electric State, will also carry the momentum of his streaming success, albeit on a different platform.

Shifting to a streaming focus is also a smart move for Pratt from a PR perspective. Pratt is a beloved actor, but even the most beloved actors run the risk of being overexposed, especially when their careers are built on huge franchise after huge franchise. The savviest actors change up their strategy and supplement tentpole franchise movies and their constant marketing bombardment with TV shows, streaming series, and indie films. The shift to streaming projects at this stage in the actor's career is smart, especially as Chris Pratt has proven he can find the same level of success there as he previously had with theatrical releases.