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The Adventures of Cliff Booth

The Adventures of Cliff Booth is an upcoming period comedy-drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino. It is a standalone sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), with Brad Pitt and Timothy Olyphant reprising their respective roles as Cliff Booth and James Stacy. The ensemble cast also features Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, Karren Karagulian, and Holt McCallany.

The Adventures of Cliff Booth
Directed byDavid Fincher
Written byQuentin Tarantino
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyErik Messerschmidt
Edited byKirk Baxter
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • November 25, 2026 (2026-11-25) (United States)
  • December 23, 2026 (2026-12-23) (Netflix)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget$200 million[1]

In April 2025, it was reported that Netflix acquired the script from Tarantino, and Pitt approached Fincher, whom he had previously worked with on Seven (1995), Fight Club (1999) and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), to direct the film. Casting began the following month, and principal photography took place from July 2025 to January 2026. With a budget of $200 million, it will be Tarantino and Fincher's most expensive film to date.

The Adventures of Cliff Booth is scheduled to be released exclusively in IMAX on November 25, 2026, before its streaming debut by Netflix on December 23, 2026.

Cast

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Production

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Development and casting

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In July 2021, when asked about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) character Cliff Booth's time during World War II, Quentin Tarantino stated, "Someday I'll do his adventure in the POW camp".[2]

In April 2025, David Fincher was reported to have been hired to direct a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood written by Tarantino, with Netflix having acquired the script and Brad Pitt reprising his role as Cliff Booth while Leonardo DiCaprio was reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Rick Dalton in a cameo appearance.[3][4] DiCaprio ultimately turned down the cameo.[5] Pitt was instrumental in approaching Fincher to direct the film.[6] It was reported by Deadline Hollywood later that same month that the film would be called The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth and would follow Booth as a Hollywood studio fixer.[7] Tarantino later elaborated on his decision to not direct the film as his final project stating: "I love this script, but I'm still walking down the same ground I've already walked. It just kind of unenthused me. This last movie, I've got to not know what I'm doing again. I've got to be in uncharted territory".[8]

In May 2025, Elizabeth Debicki and Scott Caan joined the cast.[9][10] Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino and Holt McCallany joined the cast in June. By then the title was shortened to The Adventures of Cliff Booth.[11][12][13] In July, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis and Karren Karagulian joined the cast, while David Heyman, Ceán Chaffin and Stacey Sher were added as producers, alongside Tarantino and Pitt.[14][15][16] In August, Timothy Olyphant was set to reprise his role as James Stacy from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.[17] In the same month, Tarantino described the budget for the film as the largest he has ever been associated with, adding that the film is going to be "in the region of $200 million".[1] In September 2025, Barry Livingston revealed he was a part of the cast.[18] Lauren Glazier and Peter Weller were revealed to be a part of the cast in October 2025.[19][20] It was later revealed that Pitt received $40 million to produce and star, while Fincher and Tarantino received $20 million each.[21]

Filming

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Principal photography began in late July 2025 in California.[10][16][14] Pitt was spotted filming scenes with Fogelmanis and Karagulian then.[22] By early September, the production was seen recreating 1970s-style storefronts around the Highland Theatre in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park.[14] Filming wrapped on January 15, 2026.[23]

Post-production

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Kirk Baxter edited the film.[24]

Music

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In February 2026, it was reported that Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross were composing for the film, marking their sixth collaboration with Fincher.[25]

Release

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The Adventures of Cliff Booth is scheduled to be released exclusively in IMAX on November 25, 2026, before its streaming debut by Netflix on December 23, 2026, taking over the release date of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027).[26]

References

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  1. 1 2 Perez, Rodrigo (August 19, 2025). "'Adventures Of Cliff Booth': Tarantino Shares Details, Confirms $200M Budget, Suggests "Gigantic Unwieldy Novel" Script Could Not Be Made For Theaters". The Playlist. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 20, 2021). "Quentin Tarantino On His 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Novel, Retirement, Fatherhood, And Other Great Tales: Deadline Q&A". Yahoo Movies. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ Perez, Rodrigo (April 1, 2025). "David Fincher To Direct Brad Pitt In 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Sequel Written By Quentin Tarantino [Exclusive]". The Playlist. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (April 1, 2025). "Exclusive: Leonardo DiCaprio in Talks to Join Brad Pitt in David Fincher's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel". The InSneider. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (December 3, 2025). "Cover Story: Leonardo DiCaprio On 'One Battle After Another', His "No Regrets" Career And The Fight To Save Cinema". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 1, 2025). "Cliff Booth Lives & It's No April Fool's Joke: Netflix, David Fincher & Brad Pitt Resurrect Tarantino Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (April 21, 2025). "'Sinners' Michael B. Jordan On How Two Fully Fleshed Twin Turns & Tapping His Roots Drove Another Superb Ryan Coogler Turn: Deadline Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  8. ↑ Franklin, McKinley (August 15, 2025). "Quentin Tarantino Explains Why David Fincher Is Directing the 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Netflix Follow-Up". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Moore, Kasey (May 16, 2025). "Elizabeth Debicki In Talks for Netflix Movie 'The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth'". What's on Netflix. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Kit, Borys (May 29, 2025). "David Fincher's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Follow-Up Adds Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  11. ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 10, 2025). "'Cliff Booth' Movie From Netflix & David Fincher Adds Yahya Abdul-Mateen II To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 16, 2025). "Carla Gugino Joins Brad Pitt In New 'Cliff Booth' Movie From Netflix And David Fincher". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Sharf, Zack (June 18, 2025). "'Mindhunter' Could Return as Three Netflix Movies, Holt McCallany Says After David Fincher Meeting: 'Writers Are Working… David Has to Be Happy With Scripts'". Variety. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  14. 1 2 3 McGowan, Andrew (July 30, 2025). "Everything We Know About David Fincher's 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  15. ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 14, 2025). "JB Tadena Lands Role In David Fincher's 'The Adventures Of Cliff Booth' At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  16. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (July 28, 2025). "Corey Fogelmanis Latest To Join David Fincher's 'The Adventures Of Cliff Booth'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  17. ↑ Harris, Raquel (August 8, 2025). "Timothy Olyphant Spills the Beans: He's in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel | Video". TheWrap. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  18. ↑ Maxwell, Erin (September 5, 2025). "'My Three Sons' Panel at the Hollywood Show Spotlights Television History". Remind Magazine. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  19. ↑ Moore, Kasey (October 6, 2025). "Lauren Glazier and Peter Weller Join Netflix's 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' Movie". What's on Netflix. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Peter Weller Interview: The Legend talks Everything from Robocop to Renaissance!". YouTube. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  21. ↑ Belloni, Matthew (March 27, 2026). "Adam Schiff's Hollywood Hail Mary". Puck. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Karren Karagulian spotted on set of The Adventures of Cliff Booth starring Brad Pitt". Armenpress. July 31, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  23. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (January 16, 2026). "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2: Brad Pitt Movie Gets Exciting Update". ComingSoon. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  24. ↑ Hellerman, Jason (May 20, 2026). "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2: Brad Pitt Movie Gets Exciting Update". No Film School. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  25. ↑ Stone, Sasha (February 9, 2026). "David Fincher's Funkadelic Teaser for The Adventures of Cliff Booth". Awards Daily. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  26. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (May 20, 2026). "'Cliff Booth' Movie Starring Brad Pitt Takes Over 'Narnia's' Imax Slot This Thanksgiving". Variety. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
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