What is Michael Douglas' net worth in 2025? Actor says he has "no real intentions" of acting again after 60-year career

American actor and film producer, Michael Douglas, who is known for his roles in hits such as Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction, said during a recent press conference that he has "no real intentions" of acting again. The veteran actor has been in the film industry for more than six decades, starting from 1966, when he played the role of a young scientist in the CBS Playhouse special, The Experiment.

With six decades under his belt, featuring in some of the greatest films, Douglas has managed to rack up quite a net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Reality Tea, and Clutch Points, Michael Douglas' net worth in 2025 is speculated to be around $350 million. This wealth comes from his long acting and producing career.

Keep reading to learn why Michael Douglas said he will not be returning to acting anymore.

Michael Douglas explained his reasons for taking a break from acting

Michael Douglas is 80 years old and announced in a recent press conference at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic that he has "no intentions" of returning to acting again. The Wall Street actor said:

"'I have not worked since 2022 purposefully because I realized I had to stop."

In another interview with Variety, Douglas said:

"I had been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set."

However, later on, the actor clarified what he meant when he said he had "no intentions" of going back to acting. He explained:

"I have no real intentions of going back. I say I'm not retired because if something special came up, I'd go back, but otherwise, no."

He humorously added that the only "role" he still likes to play. Douglas, who has been married to Catherine Zeta-Jones since 2000, added that he is only "happy to play the wife" to his wife "in the spirit of maintaining a good marriage."

While Douglas took a break from acting in films, he has been spending more time producing them. In 1997, he founded "Further Films," which is an indie production company. During an interview with Deadline, he said:

"It was overwhelming running the production company and acting at the same time."

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Michael Douglas' acting career is illuminated by the plethora of awards he has earned. He has won five Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and many other honors throughout his career.

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