David Fincher Will Not Renew Netflix Deal

David Fincher has decided not to renew his deal with Netflix when it expires next year, according to reports attributed to Bloomberg. The decision would end the filmmaker’s current exclusive arrangement with the streaming service, though it does not establish whether he will work with Netflix again or where he will take future projects. The deal’s expiration is expected in 2027. Fincher has worked with Netflix since 2013, when he directed and executive produced episodes of House of Cards. In 2020, he signed an exclusive agreement with the company after making Mank there. His Netflix work has included directing The Killer and developing and directing series including Mindhunter and Love, Death + Robots. The upcoming The Further MisAdventures of Cliff Booth is scheduled for a two-week IMAX engagement beginning November 25, 2026, followed by a Netflix debut on December 23. The film, written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Fincher, is widely described as a likely final project under their current arrangement. That status remains tied to the reported deal decision and its expiration; the announced release schedule does not clarify what will happen to other projects.