Netflix Announces "The Further MisAdventures of Cliff Booth" Sequel

Netflix has officially titled the highly anticipated sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" as "The Further MisAdventures of Cliff Booth," starring Brad Pitt in his Oscar-winning role. The streaming giant announced the title and release details on August 26, 2026, confirming the film will first open in IMAX theaters globally on November 25, 2026, for a two-week engagement before debuting on Netflix on December 23.

The announcement, which included a brief teaser, has intensified fan discussion, particularly regarding the absence of a full-length trailer with the release now less than three months away. The new title signals a comedic tone for the follow-up, which is set in 1977, eight years after the events of the 2019 original. In this installment, Cliff Booth, the loyal stuntman and friend to Leonardo DiCaprio's Rick Dalton, has transitioned into a Hollywood studio fixer navigating the industry's darker secrets.

The project marks a notable collaboration between director David Fincher and writer Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino, who wrote and directed the original film, opted not to helm the sequel, explaining that he did not want his next directorial effort, which he intends to...