Netflix has officially dropped the highly anticipated first trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, marking the explosive return of Brad Pitt to his Oscar-winning role.
In a massive cinematic convergence, the film is directed by thriller auteur David Fincher from a screenplay penned by Quentin Tarantino. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the cinematic event, as it hits IMAX screens on November 25, 2026 for an exclusive two-week engagement before streaming on Netflix on December 23.
A New Era in Tinseltown
Serving as a standalone sequel and spin-off to Tarantino’s 2019 masterpiece Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, this new chapter jumps ahead eight years to 1977. The cultural landscape has completely shifted, and so has Cliff’s career path. No longer just a stuntman riding the coattails of Rick Dalton—who according to Cliff in the trailer, “got too fat”—Booth has transitioned into the gritty, volatile role of a Hollywood studio fixer. When he isn’t managing high-stakes industry disasters, he’s keeping his head down working as a bartender and a projectionist.
The Ultimate Creative Powerhouse
Boasting a massive estimated production budget of $200 million, The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth represents the most expensive collaboration ever between Fincher and Tarantino. The teaser immediately showcases a darker, more textured look than its predecessor, sporting a stellar behind-the-scenes pedigree:
- Cinematography: Captured by Oscar-winner Erik Messerschmidt (Mank).
- Music: A sleek, atmospheric score composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
- Editing: Crafted by frequent Fincher collaborator Kirk Baxter.
The trailer also gives audiences a peak at a stellar ensemble cast joining Pitt. Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, Scott Caan, and Peter Weller all make prominent appearances, populating a seedier, late-70s vision of Los Angeles that was shot entirely on practical locations.
To accompany the theatrical event, Tarantino has also authored a companion novel titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth, published via HarperCollins, to give fans an even deeper look into the character’s mysterious backstory.
Check out the full preview below to see the first official look at Brad Pitt’s return:
Watch the official trailer for a first look at Brad Pitt’s return as a 1970s studio fixer
