Chris Pratt to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Pratt created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Pratt fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Parks and Recreation or Guardians of the Galaxy, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 47, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 24/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouChris

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouChris was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Chris Pratt was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouChris”
— @universalObserver, 23 Jun 2026
“I thought Chris Pratt retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 23 Jun 2026

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