# Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in Fincher-directed Netflix sequel

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- Published: 2026-09-21T15:41:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-21T22:14:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-further-mis-adventures-cliff-booth-trailer-brad-pitt-1236701901/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- Brad Pitt reprises role in Fincher-directed Tarantino sequel
- Premieres IMAX 25 November, Netflix 23 December
- Tarantino stepped aside to pursue new creative ground

## Summary

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" that will premiere on IMAX screens on 25 November before streaming on Netflix on 23 December. Brad Pitt reprises his Oscar-winning role as the stuntman, reimagined in 1977 as a "studio fixer," marking a significant continuation of the character into a new era of Hollywood.

David Fincher directs the sequel rather than Tarantino, who stepped aside after nine films, stating he needed to pursue creatively uncharted territory before making his intended final directorial project. Timothy Olyphant returns to reprise his role, whilst Leonardo DiCaprio does not, with new cast members including Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The trailer showcases action-packed sequences involving chaos at the Beverly Cinema, mud-wrestling, murder and car chases, with Tarantino remaining supportive as a producer and praising Fincher's willingness to adapt his work as evidence of serious artistic respect.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth in Fincher-directed Netflix sequel](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-further-mis-adventures-cliff-booth-trailer-brad-pitt-1236701901/)
- [The Hollywood Reporter: Netflix’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Trailer Has Brad Pitt Taking a Playful Poke at Leonardo DiCaprio](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-cliff-booth-trailer-brad-pitt-leonardo-dicaprio-1236706879/)
- [Far Out: Brad Pitt returns to his action-packed ways in first trailer for ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’](https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/brad-pitt-returns-action-packed-ways-first-trailer-further-mis-adventures-cliff-booth/)
- [Polygon: Netflix and David Fincher’s 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel Gets Punchy First Trailer](https://www.polygon.com/the-further-misadventures-of-cliff-booth-trailer-david-fincher-quentin-tarantino/)

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