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Brad Pitt reprises Cliff Booth in Fincher-directed Tarantino sequel
Developed over time first seen 2 months ago
Netflix has released a trailer for "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as the stuntman-turned-fixer. The film will premiere in Imax cinemas on 25 November before arriving on the streaming platform on 23 December, with David Fincher directing rather than Tarantino himself. This marks a significant collaboration between two of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, with Fincher adapting Tarantino's screenplay for the screen.
The sequel relocates Booth to 1977, eight years after the events of the original film, where he has transitioned from stuntman to Hollywood studio fixer. Timothy Olyphant reprises his role as James Stacy whilst Leonardo DiCaprio does not return; the cast is rounded out by Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan and others in new roles. Tarantino has explained his decision to step back from directing in an August 2025 podcast interview, stating he felt he was "walking down the same ground" and needed to venture into "uncharted territory" for his next project—particularly significant given he has stated his tenth feature film will be his final one. Tarantino expressed enthusiasm for Fincher's directorial vision, describing the collaboration as validation of his screenwriting and serving as a producer on the film alongside Brad Pitt and others.
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In short
- Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in David Fincher-directed Tarantino sequel, releasing November–December 2026
- Set in 1977, Booth now works as a Hollywood studio fixer rather than stuntman
- Tarantino stepped back to direct to pursue uncharted creative territory
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Promotional material has revealed specific action scenes at the Beverly Cinema featuring mud-wrestling, murder and car chases, with the cast expanded to include Carla Gugino and Holt McCallany, whilst production takes place in Los Angeles.
- 2 months ago The project has advanced as official announcements confirm Tarantino serves as screenwriter and producer whilst Fincher takes the director's chair, marking a significant creative partnership between two of cinema's most celebrated filmmakers for the Netflix sequel.
- 2 months ago Netflix has released a trailer for "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," in which Brad Pitt reprises his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, a 1977 Hollywood studio fixer, directed by David Fincher (not Tarantino), with Timothy Olyphant returning alongside new cast members, premiering in Imax on 25 November and on Netflix on 23 December.
Full account
Brad Pitt is returning to his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, the stunt performer from Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' in a forthcoming sequel entitled 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.' The revival comes approximately a decade after Pitt's acclaimed original performance, for which he claimed the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In a notable directorial shift, David Fincher—renowned for films including 'Fight Club' and 'Se7en'—has assumed directing responsibilities, whilst Tarantino has retained the screenwriting credit. The pairing represents a substantial departure from the original, given the two auteurs' contrasting approaches to depicting violence and morally compromised characters.
The ensemble cast encompasses Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, Scott Caan, Timothy Olyphant, Holt McCallany, and JB Tadena amongst others. The storyline positions Booth in a new professional capacity within the transformed Hollywood of the 1970s. Notably, Leonardo DiCaprio does not return as Rick Dalton, Booth's former employer; however, Timothy Olyphant resumes his supporting role from the original production. The project was shot on location throughout Los Angeles, with cinematography overseen by Erik Messerschmidt, and benefits from producer contributions from Tarantino himself alongside Pitt, David Heyman, Ceán Chaffin, and Stacey Sher.
The narrative is set approximately eight years after the events depicted in the first film, during which Booth has transitioned into functioning as a 'studio fixer'—abandoning his previous stunt work. The trailer showcases various action sequences and altercations occurring across Los Angeles locations, including Tarantino's own Beverly Hills Cinema, which he has owned since 2007. When addressing his decision to forgo directing duties, Tarantino stated in a podcast interview that he sought to explore unfamiliar creative territory rather than retreading established ground, particularly as he approaches what may constitute his tenth and concluding directorial effort. He expressed genuine enthusiasm for Fincher's involvement, suggesting the arrangement demonstrates appropriate recognition of his original screenplay.
The film will open in IMAX cinemas on 25 November, before becoming available on Netflix on 23 December. This dual-release strategy reflects contemporary patterns in prestige film distribution. Pitt's return represents a considerable cinematic occasion for audiences reconnecting with a character whose particular combination of detachment and capability proved compelling in the original feature.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Timeline discrepancy: Source 1 references 'seven years' since the original film; Source 2 specifies 'eight years'
Character progression clarity: Source 2 explicitly identifies Booth's new profession as a 'studio fixer,' whilst Source 1 vaguely references 'another line of work'
Timothy Olyphant's status: Source 2 clarifies he is reprising his original role; Source 1 lists him without indicating returning status
Tarantino's directorial reasoning: Source 2 includes direct podcast quotations explaining his decision; Source 1 only mentions he was 'picky' about his final project
Production credits: Source 2 provides specific details on cinematography and producer credits; Source 1 omits these
Distribution details: Source 2 includes the Netflix release date (23 December); Source 1 does not
Scene-specific details: Source 2 provides concrete trailer information (Beverly Cinema scenes, dialogue, action sequences); Source 1 offers general plot context
Beverly Cinema context: Source 2 notes Tarantino's ownership since 2007; Source 1 does not reference this location
Explained simply
The story continues the world of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film set around the American film industry in the late 1960s. Its central character is Cliff Booth, a stuntman played by Brad Pitt, whose past and connections in Hollywood have shaped the original story.
The new film moves Booth into 1977, where he works as a studio fixer, helping deal with problems behind the scenes. Tarantino has written the screenplay, while David Fincher is directing and Netflix is distributing the film, bringing together the original character and story with a different director’s approach.