Quentin Tarantino's Cliff Booth Sequel Adds Brad Pitt and David Fincher to Cast and Crew

In a significant turn of events for the film industry, Brad Pitt and David Fincher have been confirmed as key players in the upcoming sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', titled 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth'. This marks Pitt's return to the role of Cliff Booth, for which he won an Oscar, and Fincher's directorial debut on the project, taking over from Quentin Tarantino ¹³.

The new film, set in 1977, is expected to captivate audiences with its rich narrative and iconic characters. It is slated for release on December 23rd exclusively on Netflix, following a special IMAX screening on November 25th, though this date is subject to some dispute ³. The choice of Fincher to helm the project is seen as a testament to Tarantino’s confidence in his writing, as well as Pitt’s eagerness to reprise his beloved role ¹.

Tarantino’s decision to step back from directing the sequel has sparked interest in how his script will be presented to viewers. While there is no confirmed information about a special showing of the script itself, the film promises to offer a unique cinematic experience with its exclusive IMAX run before its wider release ¹³.

The film’s journey to the big screen has not been without its challenges. Notably, Cinemark theaters have decided not to show 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth', while AMC has committed to screening the movie in its IMAX auditoriums ². This decision by Cinemark contrasts with the agreement reached with Regal theaters, who also declined to exhibit the film ².

Adding to the excitement, Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will compose the score for the film, bringing their distinctive sound to enhance the storytelling ³. The original 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' was a commercial success, grossing over $400 million against a budget of $90 million, setting high expectations for its sequel ³.

What we know

• Brad Pitt won an Oscar for his role as Cliff Booth in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. ¹³
• David Fincher will direct the 'Cliff Booth' sequel instead of Tarantino. ¹³
• The 'Cliff Booth' sequel is titled 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth'. ¹³
• The 'Cliff Booth' sequel is set in 1977. ¹³
• The movie is set to be released on December 23rd on Netflix. ²³
• Brad Pitt was keen to continue playing the character of Cliff Booth. ¹
• Tarantino considers the decision to let Fincher direct his material as a compliment to his writing. ¹
• Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will provide the film's score. ³
• 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' grossed over $400 million with a budget of $90 million. ³

What remains unclear

• Whether the film will premiere in IMAX on November 25, 2026, and then move to Netflix on December 23, 2026. ³