Brad Pitt Urges Young Stars To Avoid Superhero Franchises: 'They’ll Die!'

Brad Pitt has given a bombshell warning to Hollywood’s next generation of stars, and he didn’t sugarcoat it.

During a candid chat with Travis and Jason Kelce, the legendary actor urged young talents to steer clear of superhero franchises.

While he praised their boldness and creative freedom, the 61-year-old made it clear that locking into caped roles could kill momentum and stunt growth.

Pitt advised the younger generation to protect their craft before chasing fame for the sake of blockbusters.

On Wednesday, July 2, Brad Pitt appeared on the “New Heights” podcast while doing a promotional run for his sports movie, “F1.”

Speaking to the Kelce brothers, the Hollywood icon expressed admiration for the younger actors, noting how they enjoyed exploring different creative arenas.

“I like watching what the new generation is coming in with. I like to see what they are up against and the way they negotiate and work their way through it. They enjoy it more. We were more uptight and it had to be about acting… like, you didn’t sell out, you didn’t sell out. But now it’s like, ‘We can be artists in many different arenas, so let’s do it and let’s enjoy it,” he said per Variety.

However, Pitt strongly discouraged them from becoming franchise-dependent.

“But they also get caught up in you ‘have to have a franchise’ or ‘have to have a superhero.’ But I keep saying, ‘Don’t! Don’t! They’ll die.”

Pitt’s interview comes days after his Los Feliz mansion became the target of a late-night burglary on June 25.

According to the LAPD, around 10:30 p.m., three unidentified suspects scaled the property’s fence, smashed a front window, and quickly made their way inside, leaving the house ransacked and fleeing with various items, though nothing specific has been confirmed stolen.

Pitt was out of town promoting his new film, "F1: The Movie," at its London premiere at the time.

In no time, Crime scene investigators descended on the property, dusting for fingerprints, photographing the damaged entry point, and collecting evidence in a full forensic sweep while combing through surveillance footage.

Amid the investigation, Los Feliz locals linked the raid to the sudden disappearance of a security vehicle stationed outside of Brad Pitt’s home.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, one neighbor revealed that for at least two years, the unmarked private patrol vehicle was a familiar sight outside the actor’s house.

“Ever since Mr Pitt moved in two years ago there was always a security car in the street day and night,” they said.

However, days before the break-in, the vehicle surprisingly vanished. “It suddenly disappeared a few days before the burglary, but we have no idea why,” the neighbor confirmed.

Brad Pitt’s recent home invasion is just the latest incident in a disturbing surge of high-profile burglaries targeting celebrities across Los Angeles.

This year alone, several A-list homes have been broken into, including those of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban on Valentine’s Day, Olivier Giroud with over $500,000 in jewels stolen, and even Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson last year.

NFL stars like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have also faced scares while traveling.

Authorities believe that some thefts may be part of organized burglary rings that exploit social media and public travel schedules.

Experts are now advising celebrities to enhance their security as the LAPD rolls out focused task forces to combat this escalating crime wave.

Meanwhile, Pitt isn’t letting the burglary stop him from enjoying his latest career milestone.

On June 27, the icon reached a major career milestone with the global success of “F1: The Movie,” which grossed an impressive $144 million on its opening weekend worldwide.

The Apple and Warner Bros. film earned $55.6 million in the U.S. and $88.4 million internationally, making it the biggest debut of Pitt’s career and the most successful launch ever for Apple Original Films.

The movie, praised for its mix of fast-paced racing scenes and emotional depth, also performed well in IMAX theaters, pulling in nearly $28 million, which accounted for about 19% of its total earnings.

With a budget estimated between $200–$300 million, “F1” is now being called Apple’s first real blockbuster, and there are already talks about a possible sequel.