Quentin Tarantino's first new film in seven years, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, is set to arrive on Netflix on December 23, 2026, following a two-week IMAX theatrical run starting November 25. The film sees Brad Pitt return as Cliff Booth, the laid-back stuntman from Tarantino's 2019 hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Despite penning the script, Tarantino has passed directorial duties to David Fincher, known for his work on gritty crime dramas like Seven and Gone Girl. This collaboration marks a significant shift, with Fincher's precise, dark vision set to bring a new tone to Tarantino's established alternate-history Hollywood.
The narrative unfolds in 1977, eight years after the events of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Cliff Booth is now a Hollywood fixer, using his skills to handle problems for powerful and sometimes unscrupulous individuals. He works as a bartender and projectionist between his more clandestine activities. The plot is set in motion when talent agent Karen Crosby, played by Elizabeth Debicki, recruits Cliff to assist her client, TV star Charlie Peters (Scott Caan). Charlie is known for performing his own stunts and navigates a complex industry alongside his wife Toni (Carla Gugino) and former football star Roderick "Hot Rod" Harrison (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). Adding to the tension are the Verdusco brothers, gangsters portrayed by Matt Grove and JB Tadena.
While the film is set in Tarantino's fictionalized version of Hollywood, promotional materials suggest a departure from the more whimsical tone of its predecessor, leaning into the violent and eccentric atmosphere of 1970s Los Angeles. Pitt reprises his Oscar-winning role, and Timothy Olyphant returns as actor James Stacy. Fincher's direction brings a distinct identity to the project, contrasting with Tarantino's energetic and often comedic style. His signature psychological precision is expected to add a layer of seriousness to the criminal escapades.
The release of The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is a significant event, especially after Tarantino famously shelved The Movie Critic, which was intended to be his final directorial feature. This project, developed from a script by Tarantino, was suggested to him by Pitt as a potential vehicle for Fincher. For Netflix, the film represents a major addition to its 2026 lineup, uniting two acclaimed filmmakers and a popular character from Tarantino's filmography.