Brad Pitt is set to return to the big screen in a new movie titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth, directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino. This highly anticipated project, which marks a reunion between Pitt and Fincher, will first hit Imax theaters on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25th, for a two-week run. It will then make its way to Netflix on December 23rd, 2026.
This announcement comes as a surprise, given the recent shift of Netflix's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew from Thanksgiving to February 2027. The film's release strategy is a strategic move by Netflix, leveraging the star power of Brad Pitt and the creative talents of Fincher and Tarantino to attract audiences to both the cinema and the streaming platform.
In The Adventures of Cliff Booth, Pitt reprises his Academy Award-winning role from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, set in 1977 Hollywood. The film explores a different, more complex version of the character, Cliff Booth, in a time of significant change in the film industry. The cast also includes Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Peter Weller.
The buzz around this project has been building since its announcement in 2024, with Tarantino initially intending to direct. However, Tarantino's involvement shifted to a scriptwriting role, allowing Fincher to take the helm. This collaboration between Pitt, Fincher, and Tarantino has generated significant excitement among fans, especially after Pitt's Oscar-winning performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film's release on Netflix, following a theatrical run, is a common strategy in the industry, allowing for a wider audience reach and potential box office success.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth is expected to be a significant release, not only for Pitt's career but also for Netflix's foray into the theatrical market. The film's unique blend of Fincher's direction, Tarantino's script, and Pitt's iconic performance promises to be a must-watch for movie enthusiasts, offering a fresh and intriguing take on the Hollywood era it portrays.
