Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Added to Prime Video
The 2019 film is now streaming as production on its sequel moves forward for 2026.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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Amazon Prime Video has added the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to its streaming library. The announcement coincides with upcoming plans for a sequel set in 1977.
Why it matters
The streaming availability brings the Oscar-winning original to a wider audience ahead of the theatrical debut of the next installment in the franchise. The expansion marks a shift in how the series is being managed for global audiences.
The original film earned $409 million at the global box office and secured 10 Academy Award nominations. Brad Pitt notably won an Oscar for his performance in the 2019 release.
The players
Brad Pitt
He is an Academy Award-winning actor and producer who played Cliff Booth in the original film.
Quentin Tarantino
He is an acclaimed filmmaker known for writing and directing the original 2019 production.
David Fincher
He is a renowned film director who has been tapped to lead the production of the sequel.
The details
Brad Pitt, who starred in the original film, received permission from writer Quentin Tarantino to secure a new director for the sequel. David Fincher will direct the follow-up, which follows the character Cliff Booth in 1977.
Timeline
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is set in 1969.
The original film was released in 2019.
The sequel film takes place in 1977.
The sequel begins its theatrical IMAX release on Nov. 25, 2026.
The sequel begins streaming on Netflix on Dec. 23, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The sequel's release strategy reflects the ongoing competition between theatrical IMAX windows and streaming platforms. This move highlights how major studios are balancing long-term franchise development with hybrid distribution models.
Viewers can currently access the original film on Prime Video at their convenience. Audiences should prepare for the theatrical IMAX debut of the sequel in late 2026 before its eventual release on Netflix.
The takeaway
The addition of the original film to streaming libraries serves as a primer for the continuation of the character's story. Fans can revisit the 1969-era film to better understand the narrative progression into the 1977 setting of the upcoming sequel.
What happens next
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth will begin an exclusive two-week theatrical release in IMAX on Nov. 25, 2026, followed by a Netflix streaming release on Dec. 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on upcoming franchise releases, visit the Action/Adventure section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The How-To Geek.
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