Henry Thomas to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Thomas created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Thomas fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 54, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : 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-musician 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.

#ThankYouHenry

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouHenry 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.

“Henry Thomas was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouHenry”
— @universalObserver, 14 Jan 2026
“Didn't Henry Thomas retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 14 Jan 2026

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