Many children grow up surrounded by animated movies, colorful characters, and streaming platforms. Yet inside the home of actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger, the situation looks very different. Despite Pratt’s major roles in several popular family films, his youngest children have never watched a movie.
The actor recently shared this surprising detail during an appearance on the Today show. The conversation offered a glimpse into the couple’s approach to parenting, technology, and screen exposure. While Pratt voices famous animated characters, his young kids are still waiting for their first movie experience.
During the interview, Chris Pratt explained that the household follows strict limits on screens. His three youngest children with Katherine Schwarzenegger have not watched a film at all.
“My 5-year-old, my 3-year-old, and my 1-year-old have never seen movies,” Pratt said while speaking on the show.
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The actor added that the decision mainly reflects Schwarzenegger’s parenting style. According to Pratt, she prefers a traditional approach when it comes to technology in the home.
“Katherine is very old school when it comes to screens and technology and all that stuff. So we’re waiting,” he explained.
The couple shares three children together: Lyla Maria (5), Eloise Christina (3), Ford (1).
Their youngest child, Ford, joined the family in November 2024. Pratt and Schwarzenegger have been married since 2019.
Do Pratt’s Kids Know He Is Mario?
Chris Pratt currently voices Mario in the animated hit “Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Yet his children do not know about their father’s role in the film.
When asked if his kids recognize him as Mario, Pratt joked that the realization will come later.
“There’s going to come a time when they get older that they’re going to realize their dad is pretty cool,” he said with humor. “They haven’t realized it yet.”
For now, the children remain unaware that their father is part of a globally known animated franchise.
Pratt has also worked on several other family-friendly films. His voice acting credits include “The Garfield Movie” and two installments of “The Lego Movie.” Even with those titles connected to his career, the youngest members of his household have not watched them.
Chris Pratt does have one child who has already seen his work on the big screen. The actor shares a 13-year-old son, Jack, with his former wife Anna Faris.
Jack attended an early screening of the first Mario film with his father. Pratt said the teenager enjoyed the experience and found the role impressive.
According to the actor, Jack “thinks it’s pretty cool.”
This contrast highlights the difference in screen rules between Pratt’s older son and his younger children.
Katherine’s Approach to Screen Time
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Katherine Schwarzenegger has openly discussed her views on technology and children. During a 2024 appearance on the The Skinny Confidential podcast, she explained why the household limits screen exposure.
“We don’t do screen time,” she said during the interview.
The goal is to encourage creative play and exploration without constant digital input. Schwarzenegger said she prefers her children to spend time playing without an iPad or similar devices nearby.
At the same time, the rule is not completely absolute. She noted that her kids had watched a few episodes of the educational program “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
Schwarzenegger also acknowledged that curiosity about movies will eventually arrive.
“My kids will eventually want to watch a movie,” she said. “They’ll want to know what the Disney princess world is. … When do you introduce that? How do you introduce it?”
Her comments reflect an ongoing conversation many parents face as technology becomes part of everyday childhood.
Chris Pratt’s household shows a different approach to raising kids in an entertainment-driven world. Although the actor voices characters in popular animated movies, his youngest children are growing up without movies, tablets, or regular screen time.
The decision reflects Katherine Schwarzenegger’s traditional parenting style and a focus on early childhood play without digital influence. As the children grow older, curiosity about films—especially their father’s projects—will likely increase.
For now, the Mario actor’s biggest audience at home remains unaware of his animated adventures on screen.