The Surprising Moment Tom Holland Revealed He’ll Retire from Acting—And It’s All About Family

Tom Holland, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars, has revealed that he plans to step away from acting—and the public eye altogether—once he becomes a father. In a candid new interview with Men’s Health, the Spider-Man actor shared his vision for a future far removed from the red carpets and blockbuster premieres that have defined much of his twenties.

Holland, now 28, opened up about the toll that fame has taken on his personal life, recalling surreal moments where his celebrity status collided with everyday reality. One particularly vivid memory involved breaking up a fight between two men at a Whole Foods in Los Angeles. As he dragged one of them away, Holland recounted with a laugh, “I can see that he’s recognized me immediately, and you could see the wheels turning, like, ‘I’m really angry, but Spider-Man is telling me to calm down.’”

While Holland has recently taken time to recalibrate—taking a year-long break after filming the intense AppleTV+ series The Crowded Room, pursuing sobriety, and launching his new non-alcoholic beer brand Bero—he emphasized that acting remains a passion for now. He is set to star in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey and will reprise his role as Peter Parker in a fourth Spider-Man film and the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

However, Holland made it clear that his long-term plans do not involve a lifetime in front of the camera. “When I have kids, you will not see me in movies anymore,” he said, firmly. Rather than balancing blockbuster shoots with fatherhood, Holland intends to fully dedicate himself to raising his future children, playing golf, and, as he put it, “just disappear off the face of the earth.”

For fans, the news is bittersweet. Holland’s boyish charm and grounded approach have endeared him to millions worldwide, but his decision reflects a deeper yearning for a life beyond the spotlight—a rarity in an industry that often demands total devotion.

As Holland continues to dominate headlines with his upcoming projects, it’s clear he’s savoring his time in Hollywood—but with one eye already on the next chapter: a quieter, more personal life, lived far from the flash of fame.