Michael Douglas Retires, Making His Last Film Credit This Sci-Fi Bomb With a 46% Rotten Tomatoes Score

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Legendary actor, a Hollywood icon, appears to have concluded his remarkable acting career. Two years following the debut of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania“, he has been noticeably absent from any work since filming his part in the movie in 2022. The 80-year-old has expressed no intention of reprising his role, unless it was for a unique opportunity that would be hard to turn down.

At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Douglas appeared to showcase a freshly restored version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest“. Besides discussing his professional journey, the actor also shared insights about his upcoming plans. During this occasion, Douglas touched upon the current status of his health challenges. Earlier in 2010, he was diagnosed with throat cancer; however, following treatments, his condition is now in remission.

Douglas pointed out that stage 4 cancer isn’t like a vacation, it’s more of a difficult crossroads. He opted for the treatment plan which included chemotherapy and radiation, and he considers himself lucky. Undergoing surgery would have meant losing his ability to speak and part of his jaw, which as an actor, would have significantly restricted him.

In a discussion about his future, Douglas stated, “I intentionally stopped working in 2022 as I recognized it was time to take a break. For nearly 60 years, I had been putting in considerable effort, and I didn’t want to be among those who collapse on the job. To clarify, I’m not technically retired, but I have no immediate plans to return. If an exceptional opportunity arises, I may reconsider, but otherwise, I am content taking things easy.

The actor subtly mentioned he’s working on a small, self-produced film and seeking a strong screenplay for it. However, what truly holds significance for him currently is his long-standing marriage with Catherine Zeta-Jones, which they have maintained since 2000. Douglas expressed that in the name of preserving their union, he now finds joy in assuming the domestic role at home.

Michael Douglas Is a Hollywood Legend

For years, I’ve been known as a respected figure in the world of cinema. My trophy shelf is adorned with two Oscars, five Golden Globes, an Emmy, and other esteemed awards that attest to my work. You might recognize me from some iconic films I’ve starred in, such as Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, The War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The Game, and numerous others that have left a lasting impact on the silver screen.

Over the past few years, Douglas has taken on the character of Hank Pym within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He starred as Hank not only in “Avengers: Endgame,” but also in all three Ant-Man films. The latest movie he was featured in was “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” which came out in 2023, and underperformed upon release, making another sequel doubtful.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is streaming on Disney+ and Starz.

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2025-07-06 19:13