FilmmakerQuentin Tarantino, best known for films likePulp FictionandReservoir Dogs, has had a long career in Hollywood and has definitely left his mark on the film industry. But, he has always maintained that he would be ready to walk away while he is ahead in the game. He had even announced that after making his tenth film, he would quit making movies and has now confirmed that his next film will be his last.
Rumors of Tarantino’s plans to retire have been circulating online for years. However, during an appearance onReal Time with Bill Mahertopromote his novel based on his own movieOnce Upon a Time…in Hollywood, Tarantino was asked about his decision to retire and the filmmaker revealed he believes it best for one to quit at the peak of their career. Having spent 30 years in the industry, Tarantino is convinced that “directors do not get better."
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During the interview, Tarantino even referred to other famous filmmakers, including Don Siegel, and argued that if they had retired at the right time, they would have left a more memorable mark in the industry. In his opinion, Siegel should have ended his career after 1979’sEscape from Alcatraz, but instead, the director went on to makeJinxedandRough Cut, which did not receive the same amount of positive feedback.
Tarantino has previously referred to his career as a “train boxcar connected to each other." His films so far have repeated similar themes and have been action-packed, not to forget the high levels of violence. Each movie is a great representation of his unique style of filmmaking, which has been highly appreciated by fans and critics alike over the years. Maher, a self-admitted fan of Tarantino’s work, urged the filmmaker to reconsider retirement, though the fan-favorite director did not appear to be swayed by theReal Timehost.
His resume currently consists of 1992’sReservoir Dogs, 1994’sPulp Fiction, 1997’sJackie Brown,Kill BillVolume 1 and 2, 2007’sDeath Proof, 2009’sInglourious Basterds,2012’s Django Unchained, 2015’sThe Hateful Eight, and 2019’sOnce Upon a Time…in Hollywood.
If his next film is indeed his last, fans should expectsomething equally spectacular from Tarantino. His films are known for having epic climaxes, and the climax of his career shouldn’t be any different. His decision to retire has already spurred a conversation among his fans about what the plot of his last film could be. Whatever it is, Tarantino will not be leaving the industry quietly.
The novelization ofOnce Upon A Time In Hollywoodwill be available starting Jun 19, 2025.
