diff --git a/cura/CuraApplication.py b/cura/CuraApplication.py
index fb6c4b451b..f43c10ebe4 100755
--- a/cura/CuraApplication.py
+++ b/cura/CuraApplication.py
@@ -729,7 +729,6 @@ class CuraApplication(QtApplication):
         run_headless = self.getCommandLineOption("headless", False)
         if not run_headless:
             self.initializeEngine()
-            controller.setActiveStage("PrepareStage")
 
         if run_headless or self._engine.rootObjects:
             self.closeSplash()