David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino Team Up for 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth' as Netflix Unveils First Teaser

During the high-stakes broadcast of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, Netflix captivated global audiences by debuting the first teaser for "The Adventures of Cliff Booth." This highly anticipated project serves as a direct follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 masterpiece, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." The reveal marks a significant milestone for the streaming giant, signaling a massive cinematic event slated for release later this year.

Brad Pitt steps back into the iconic role of Cliff Booth, the legendary Hollywood fixer whose life and exploits will now be explored within the vibrant and gritty atmosphere of 1977. In a surprising creative shift, David Fincher has taken the directorial reins, working from a screenplay penned by Quentin Tarantino himself. This collaboration is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time Tarantino has entrusted one of his scripts to another director since the 1996 cult classic "From Dusk Till Dawn."

The scale of the production is immense, with reports indicating a staggering budget of approximately $200 million. This financial commitment places the film among the most expensive ventures in the careers of both Tarantino and Fincher. The project reunites Fincher and Pitt for their fourth cinematic partnership, following their acclaimed work on "Seven" (1995) and "Fight Club" (1999). Pitt’s previous portrayal of the character in the original film earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, setting high expectations for this return.

Joining the ensemble alongside Pitt are Elizabeth Debicki and Timothy Olyphant. Olyphant is set to reprise his role as James Stacy, the actor known for the fictional Western series "Lancer." Principal photography for the feature took place across various locations in Los Angeles, spanning from July 2025 through January 2026. The production design and narrative focus aim to capture the specific cultural zeitgeist of the late seventies, expanding the universe established in the previous installment.

The teaser, which aired during the first quarter of the Super Bowl, offers a glimpse into Booth’s life as a studio problem-solver. In one key scene, he is seen recounting his past escapades to a character played by Debicki. Scheduled for a 2026 release, "The Adventures of Cliff Booth" will debut on Netflix while also receiving a limited theatrical run. Tarantino has previously noted that the film's massive budget likely would have precluded a traditional wide theatrical release, making the Netflix distribution model an essential component for bringing this ambitious vision to life.