Roman Reigns Teases Hollywood Future After WWE Retirement – What Fans Can Expect

Roman Reigns reveals his WWE retirement plans and confirms his Hollywood movie ambitions.

Roman Reigns, one of WWE’s most dominant superstars of the modern era, has officially opened up about life after wrestling.

With his contract set to expire after WrestleMania 42 in 2026, the “Tribal Chief” is preparing for the next phase of his career—and it could include a serious move to Hollywood.

Below, we break down everything fans are asking: When will Roman Reigns retire? What movies is he already working on? And how will he transition from wrestling icon to potential movie star?

When Will Roman Reigns Retire From WWE?

The short answer: within the next two to three years.

In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Roman Reigns confirmed that his current WWE contract runs through WrestleMania 42 in 2026.

However, he indicated that he may not continue wrestling for long after that.

Speaking candidly about his timeline, Reigns said, “After I finish the contract that I’m in, we probably got another year or two max. Then it’s time to take on a less physical form of entertainment.”

This would place his potential WWE retirement somewhere between 2026 and 2028, depending on how his schedule and body hold up in the coming years.

Roman Reigns for Vanity Fair.

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— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 17, 2025

Why Roman Reigns Nearly Retired During the Pandemic

Interestingly, Reigns also revealed that retirement was already on his mind during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to health concerns and dissatisfaction with his creative direction at the time, he was prepared to walk away unless WWE allowed him to evolve his character.

That creative pivot led to the birth of his now-iconic “Head of the Table” persona, which quickly became a career-defining move.

Without that change, Reigns its, his WWE run might have ended much sooner.

Roman Reigns Hollywood Ambitions: What’s Next?

Is Roman Reigns Going to Be in Movies?

Yes—and it’s already happening.

Reigns previously dipped his toes into the film world with a ing role as Mateo Hobbs in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, playing the brother of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s character.

He also had a minor appearance in The Wrong Missy and several WWE Studios projects.

Now, he’s stepping deeper into the Hollywood arena with his role in “The Pickup”, a new Amazon MGM Studios film starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson.

While Reigns’ role in the film is still under wraps, director Tim Story (of Fantastic Four and Barbershop fame) had high praise.

“He probably shows as much charisma as I’ve ever seen from a celebrity or non-actor,” Story said. “I think his future in front of the camera is going to be amazing.”

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— Roman Reigns SZN 💥 (@reigns_era) April 17, 2025

Roman Reigns’ Acting Career Strategy: “The Tarantino Approach”

Unlike many celebrities who rush into acting opportunities, Reigns wants to be selective with his roles. He shared that he’s inspired by Quentin Tarantino, known for taking years to craft meaningful, high-quality projects.

“I almost want to model it after Tarantino, where we’re not just doing anything and everything,” Reigns said. “I want to really plot out: I want this one, I want that one.”

This suggests Reigns is thinking long-term and isn’t just looking for a quick Hollywood payday. He wants to build a legacy in film—one quality role at a time.

WWE’s for Roman Reigns’ Hollywood Transition

Reigns’ move to film appears to have the full backing of WWE leadership. WWE President Nick Khan has previously expressed for Roman exploring acting roles, which could allow for a smoother transition once he begins to phase out of the ring.

Until then, Reigns remains a key figure in WWE’s main event scene, including the WrestleMania 41, where he faces CM Punk and Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated Triple Threat match.

Triple H says that Roman Reigns is the biggest needle mover on the ticket sales side of WWE.

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— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 17, 2025

What’s Next for Roman Reigns?

With his WWE exit on the horizon and new film projects already underway, Roman Reigns is positioned to follow in the footsteps of other wrestling-turned-Hollywood stars like John Cena, Batista, and The Rock. But if his carefully curated strategy is anything to go by, Reigns might carve out a path that’s uniquely his own.

As his days in WWE wind down, one thing is clear: Roman Reigns is ready for a new kind of spotlight.