Chris Pratt’s eagerly awaited prequel series, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, is scheduled to debut on Prime Video on August 27, 2025. Alongside this announcement, Pratt revealed the possibility of several additional spinoffs expanding the universe of The Terminal List. The original series, adapted from Jack Carr’s novel, first premiered on July 1, 2022, gaining a devoted audience despite mixed critical reception.
The initial season portrays Pratt as Navy SEAL James Reece, on a mission to uncover the truth and seek vengeance after his entire platoon is ambushed. The upcoming prequel, Dark Wolf, will focus on Ben Edwards, portrayed by Taylor Kitsch, with both actors serving as executive producers on the project. This expansion signals a growing interest in exploring various characters and narratives within Jack Carr’s literary world.
Insight into the Creative Vision Behind The Terminal List Universe
In an exclusive interview with ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley, Chris Pratt expressed his enthusiasm about further developing stories surrounding the characters in The Terminal List series. Pratt highlighted the depth of Jack Carr’s bibliography as a rich source for potential narratives.
Taylor Kitsch emphasized Pratt’s pivotal role in bringing the project to life and stressed the emotional investment shared by the cast and crew.
“I mean, honestly, we wouldn’t be here for Dark Wolf if it wasn’t Chris’s passion for this whole project. Literally, we were walking around, and we’re just so proud of this that we built it up and his vision and his trust in me to take the swing and lead it. And we’re literally in tears last night, going to open the show at the premiere, man. It takes a lot of f–king work. One to get a show going, two for it to turn out like this. And we’re just so f–king proud of it. And that’s incredible. I’m proud of him and vice versa. And we just keep swinging.” —Taylor Kitsch
Pratt also described the collective effort behind the series, underscoring his commitment to authenticity by involving veterans from various branches of the military, both on set and behind the scenes.
“And the team that we put together, it really is team television. David DiGilio is our showrunner. We have multiple veterans, five to seven episodes written by veterans, 25 veterans on our staff in front of the camera, behind the camera, the EP team of Special Operators, Navy Seals, Army Rangers. Seeing these guys take their level of expertise, their work ethic and just their grit, what makes them the one percent of the one percent of hardcore motherf—-ers and bring it to the film and television world. And to see that catharsis, to see that their purpose is now not taking lives or defending their country, but rather telling stories. It’s a beautiful thing to see them express themselves through art. And then the result, because it’s authentic, it’s not driven by, ‘Oh, we sure hope that all audiences, all of America likes us, the whole world likes us. We’re trying to commercialize it and check every box.’ It’s like, ‘No, we’re writing this for special operators. If you don’t like it, we don’t give a s–t. We’re making it for these guys.’ And guess what, that authenticity, it’s been magnetic, it’s turned the show into something really special that does appeal to a lot more people than we probably even realize.” —Chris Pratt
When asked about his willingness to continue expanding the franchise, Pratt confidently confirmed his commitment.
“Of course.” —Chris Pratt
He elaborated on various projects discussed, including future spinoffs based on other books by Jack Carr, such as the upcoming novel Cry Havoc.
“And to answer your question, I’m down to do this for a really long time. We’ve got tons of ideas for spinoffs, for various characters. Jack Carr’s an incredibly prolific author. He’s got seven books so far, an eighth book coming out called Cry Havoc based on Tom Reece, so there’s talk of doing a Cry Havoc series, there’s talk of doing more Dark Wolf, there’s talk of doing more The Terminal List. And I mean we just want to keep expanding the Jack Carr cinevision universe, tie ’em all together and create something, because it’s unlike anything else on TV and I want to keep going.” —Chris Pratt
Expanding the Terminal List Storyline Across Multiple Series
Chris Pratt’s announcement points toward a growing franchise centered on the extensive lore created by Jack Carr. With season two of The Terminal List currently in production and anticipated to release around 2026, the series is expected to broaden its exploration of key characters such as James Reece and Ben Edwards.
The wealth of source material offers ample opportunities to create interconnected stories, suggesting that the series could evolve into a multi-show narrative universe. This approach could deepen audience engagement by linking diverse timelines and character studies within a cohesive framework.
Audience Reception and the Potential Future of The Terminal List Franchise
The Terminal List has cultivated a passionate fan base since its debut, establishing itself as a compelling action-thriller on Prime Video. Given the positive audience response, developing spinoffs appears to be a strategic choice to leverage the rich storytelling potential embedded in Carr’s novels. However, sustaining quality and originality remains crucial to avoid diminishing the franchise’s reputation through overextension.
Overall, the commitment from Pratt and his colleagues to maintain authentic storytelling, rooted in veterans’ real-life experiences, positions the franchise well for continued success. As new seasons and spin-offs like The Terminal List: Dark Wolf arrive, viewers can expect an expanding and immersive television experience that honors its source material faithfully.
Premise of The Terminal List and Main Cast Details
The Terminal List is an action thriller series based on Jack Carr’s novel, which follows Navy SEAL James Reece. After surviving a devastating ambush that kills his entire platoon, Reece returns home to unravel the truth, despite gaps and errors in his memory. The investigation reveals a conspiracy that endangers his loved ones, forcing him to confront unseen enemies.
The cast features actors like Jared Shaw and Arlo Mertz, among others. Taylor Kitsch stars as Ben Edwards in the prequel Dark Wolf, which will further explore the characters‘ backstories and motivations within this expanding universe.
