The Cliff Booth movie has a firm calendar: David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth opens in IMAX theaters on Nov. 25, 2026, then reaches Netflix streaming on Dec. 23, 2026, according to Netflix’s Tudum site. Brad Pitt returns as the stuntman-turned-fixer, and the script comes from Quentin Tarantino. Here is everything confirmed so far, how to watch, and how to prepare.
Cliff Booth movie release date: two dates to mark
Netflix has set up a two-step release. First comes an exclusive two-week global IMAX run starting Nov. 25, 2026. Then the film debuts on Netflix streaming on Dec. 23, 2026, per Netflix Tudum.
In the US, Nov. 25 falls the day before Thanksgiving, and the Dec. 23 streaming date arrives just ahead of the Christmas holiday. Those are our observations on the calendar, not Netflix’s stated strategy.
TheWrap, in a headline describing the trailer, framed the project as teasing Netflix’s first IMAX movie. We are citing that as TheWrap’s description and have not independently verified it.
Netflix has not been quoted in our sources on ticket prices, the number of IMAX locations, or showtimes. Check netflix.com and your local IMAX theater listings closer to the date.
Who is in the Cliff Booth movie cast?
Brad Pitt stars as Cliff Booth and also produces. David Fincher directs from a new script by Quentin Tarantino, according to Netflix Tudum.
Netflix lists these supporting roles:
- Elizabeth Debicki as talent agent Karen Crosby
- Scott Caan as TV star Charlie Peters
- Carla Gugino as Charlie’s wife, Toni
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as former pro football star Roderick “Hot Rod” Harrison
- Matt Groove and JB Tadena as the Verdusco brothers, gangsters
- Peter Weller, Corey Fogelmanis and Karren Karagulian in supporting roles
The mix is notable. A director known for meticulous crime stories, a Tarantino screenplay, and a leading man returning to a character he played years ago is an unusual combination for a streaming-company release.
What is the plot of The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth?
The story is set in 1977, eight years after the events of Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Cliff is now a fixer who also bartends and works as a projectionist.
He takes a job for talent agent Karen Crosby on behalf of TV star Charlie Peters. The case pulls him into a crime story involving murder, blackmail, theft and extortion, per Netflix.
That is the full official summary available to us. Netflix has not published a runtime, a rating, or a detailed synopsis in our sources, and we are not guessing at either.
Why 1977 may matter
Some general background, hedged: the 1970s are widely remembered in film for gritty, character-driven crime stories, and a fixer’s world of agents, actors and private favors fits that tradition. Whether the film leans into that look is something only the trailer and the final cut can show.
The time jump also suggests a different Hollywood than the 1969 setting of the earlier film. Again, that is an inference from the dates, not a confirmed creative choice.
How to watch the Cliff Booth movie: IMAX or Netflix?
You have two options, and they come in order. If you want the biggest screen, the IMAX run from Nov. 25 is a limited, two-week window. If you would rather wait, Netflix streaming begins Dec. 23.
Here is a quick comparison:
| Option | When | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| IMAX theaters | Starting Nov. 25, 2026 | Exclusive two-week global run, per Netflix |
| Netflix streaming | Dec. 23, 2026 | Available on the service; check your plan on netflix.com |
A two-week exclusive window means the theatrical chance is short. If seeing the film on an IMAX screen matters to you, plan tickets early once they go on sale, and confirm dates with your local theater.
Who is Cliff Booth? A quick refresher
Cliff Booth is the stunt double and close friend of an aging TV actor in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, the 2019 Tarantino film in which Brad Pitt played him. That is general background, and it is the clearest link between the old film and the new one.
Netflix’s description of the new story suggests Cliff has changed jobs but not his knack for getting into trouble. Fixing problems for others, tending bar and running a projector are all roles that put him close to the entertainment business without being in front of the camera.
Netflix has not said whether other characters from the earlier film return. Nothing in the cast list we have mentions them, so we are not assuming any cameos.
Common questions about the Cliff Booth movie
Do I need to see the first film?
Netflix has not said. The story follows Cliff on a new case, so it may work on its own, but the earlier film is the best way to know the character. Treat a rewatch as helpful, not required.
Is it a sequel?
The setting, eight years later, and the return of Pitt’s character point that way, and the title itself reads as a continuation. Netflix has not used the word in the material we reviewed, so we describe it by what it says: a new story with the same character.
Will it be free to stream?
Netflix says the film debuts on its streaming service on Dec. 23. Subscription terms depend on your plan, so check your account on netflix.com.
Where it fits in Netflix’s fourth quarter
The film also appeared in Netflix’s third-quarter shareholder letter, published Oct. 20. The company listed it among its Q4 content, alongside the final season of Emily in Paris, three NFL games, and the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight.
For investors and subscribers alike, that lineup shows a mix of scripted series, live events and a big-screen film. Our Netflix earnings preview covered the numbers analysts were watching before that report.
The letter is a company document and a promotional one by nature. It tells us what is planned, not how audiences will respond. We have no reviews, box office figures or viewership data for this film, and none exist yet.
How to prepare: a Cliff Booth movie watch list
You do not need homework, but a little prep can help. Here is a simple plan:
- Rewatch Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Cliff Booth is a major character in that film, and it sets up his world. Pay attention to how he is portrayed, since the new film picks up years later.
- Read the official cast list again. With so many new characters, knowing who is an agent, an actor or a gangster makes the trailer easier to follow.
- Watch the trailer once, not five times. Trailers can reveal plot beats. If you prefer surprises, stop after one viewing.
- Decide on IMAX versus streaming. Pick a plan now so you do not miss the short theatrical window.
If you are building a Netflix queue in the meantime, our guides to the Sacrifice Netflix movie and this weekend’s new on Netflix watchlist offer other options.
What we still do not know
Several questions remain open as of Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026:
- The film’s runtime and rating
- Whether there will be early critic screenings and when reviews will arrive
- How many IMAX screens will carry it, and ticket pricing
- Whether the Dec. 23 streaming debut will include any extras
- How the film’s tone compares with Tarantino’s earlier work, given that Fincher is directing
We will update our coverage when Netflix or the filmmakers share more. Until then, treat any specific claim about the film’s quality or box office as speculation.
The bottom line
The Cliff Booth movie is now a real, dated event: IMAX on Nov. 25, Netflix on Dec. 23, with Brad Pitt, David Fincher and a Tarantino script. The cast is deep and the 1977 crime setup is clear, but the key details on reception are still ahead.
Your action plan: put both dates on your calendar, rewatch Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood this month, and check netflix.com and local IMAX listings for ticket news. Stay tuned to USA One News for updates as reviews and early reactions arrive.
