and the theory that a direct threat to Widow might have made him come out.

But considering what just happened, he may be mad enough to return when they fight Thanos again.

(spoilers)

I think it would have been possible to kill Starlord and continue GOTG without him, but not almost the entire team. Trying to figure out how they get out of this and figuring the Soul Stone can ressurect everybody, so they gotta figure out a way to get it from Thanos....cue up the heist theme music and the entry of Ant-Man in Avengers 4 with the key assist from Wasp (with Hank as the man in the chair). A miniaturized Hawkeye would help with the mission too, I'd wager.

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
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