Netflix to Release Cliff Booth Film After IMAX Run
David Fincher's sequel follows Brad Pitt's Cliff Booth eight years after Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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Netflix will release The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth following an exclusive two-week IMAX theatrical run beginning November 25, 2026. The film, directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, reprises Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth.
Why it matters
The release marks a continuation of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood story after the project was shelved by Tarantino and passed to Fincher following Pitt's suggestion. The IMAX window gives audiences a theatrical option before the film arrives on streaming.
The IMAX theatrical run lasts two weeks, beginning November 25, 2026, before the film streams on Netflix starting December 23, 2026. Commercial results from the theatrical window have not been disclosed.
The players
Brad Pitt
Pitt is an Academy Award-winning actor who reprises his role as stunt double Cliff Booth and suggested Fincher as director.
David Fincher
Fincher is a filmmaker known for directing Fight Club and Gone Girl, and he directs the project.
Quentin Tarantino
Tarantino is the filmmaker behind Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and he wrote the screenplay after shelving The Movie Critic.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that will distribute the film after its IMAX theatrical window.
The details
Fincher directs from a Tarantino screenplay, with Elizabeth Debicki playing talent agent Karen Crosby and Scott Caan as television star Charlie Peters. Timothy Olyphant reprises his role as actor James Stacy, and the story is set in 1977 in Los Angeles.
Timeline
2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is released in theaters.
2024: The Movie Critic was initially scheduled to reach theaters before being shelved.
November 25, 2026: IMAX theatrical run begins.
December 23, 2026: The film begins streaming on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
The sequel reflects a streaming-era pattern of pairing limited IMAX theatrical windows with later platform releases for major studio productions. Its release comes as Netflix continues to pursue prestige filmmaking with established directors and writers.
Viewers can see the film in IMAX theaters for two weeks starting November 25, 2026, before it becomes available to stream on Netflix on December 23, 2026. Those who prefer to watch at home will need a Netflix subscription once the film arrives on the platform.
The takeaway
Audiences seeking the big-screen experience will have a narrow two-week window in IMAX before the film moves to streaming. Planning ahead for the November 25 theatrical opening may be worthwhile for those who prefer to see it on a large screen.
What happens next
The IMAX theatrical run begins November 25, 2026, and the Netflix streaming debut follows on December 23, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Polygon.
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