The buzz around a potential ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel is palpable, with fans eager to return to the world of Cliff Booth. This iconic character, brought to life by Brad Pitt, is on the brink of embarking on a new adventure in “The Adventures of Cliff Booth.” The eagerly anticipated film promises to delve deeper into Booth’s life and will soon be available on Netflix. Here’s a closer look at what we can expect from this intriguing project.
### Brad Pitt Returns with David Fincher Directing
After much anticipation, April 2025 marked the announcement that Brad Pitt will reprise his role as Cliff Booth. While Quentin Tarantino penned the script, he has stepped aside from directing duties. This time, the legendary David Fincher, known for his collaborations with Pitt in “Seven,” “Fight Club,” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” will take the director’s chair.
### Tarantino’s Mixed Feelings
While Quentin Tarantino crafted the screenplay, he expressed a lack of enthusiasm about directing. With his tenth film planned as his last, the original idea for The Movie Critic was shelved, giving rise to Cliff Booth’s storyline. “I love this script, but I’m still walking down the same ground I’ve already walked,” Tarantino shared on the Church of Tarantino podcast in August 2025. He emphasized the desire to explore new territories with his final film.
Tarantino also acknowledged Fincher as among the finest directors today. “The idea that David Fincher actually wants to adapt my work shows a level of seriousness towards my work that I think needs to be taken into account,” he stated.
### More of an ‘Episode’ Than a Sequel
During the European premiere for F1 in June 2025, Pitt elaborated on the project, explaining that it is more akin to an episode than a sequel. “This is something Quentin wrote as an episode,” Pitt said. He confirmed that Fincher stepping in was a mutual decision, with production scheduled to begin in July.
### A Surprise Super Bowl Trailer
The unveiling of the Cliff Booth trailer took place during Super Bowl LX, surprising audiences with its unexpected launch. The trailer shows Booth recounting his Hollywood days and features appearances by Elizabeth Debicki, Carla Gugino, Karren Karagulian, and a nod to the Big Kahuna Burger from the Tarantino universe. Set in 1977, the film also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Timothy Olyphant, Scott Caan, Peter Weller, and Holt McCallany.
As “The Adventures of Cliff Booth” gears up for release, the excitement surrounding this ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel continues to grow. With a blend of Tarantino’s writing and Fincher’s directorial prowess, fans are in for a cinematic treat that delves deeper into Booth’s captivating world.