Overview

• At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the 80-year-old star said he has no real intentions of returning to acting unless a “special” project arises.
• Douglas has not appeared on screen since 2022, with his most recent roles in 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and 2024’s Apple TV+ series Franklin.
• He is developing a small independent film and is actively seeking a compelling script for that potential comeback.
• The actor explicitly ruled out future Marvel Studios roles, closing the door on further Ant-Man or Avengers appearances.
• His decision was shaped by his Stage 4 tongue cancer treatment and reflects a desire to safeguard his health and support his family life.