# Cliff Booth sequel moves to Netflix

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> Updated: 2026-08-07T18:15:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026 Sony Pictures announced that the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* would be directed by David Fincher after Tarantino declined to helm the project. Because Fincher is under an exclusive contract with Netflix, the film shifted to the streaming platform. The sequel, starring Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, was slated to complete post‑production by October, enjoy a four‑week IMAX theatrical run beginning 25 November, and then debut on Netflix on 23 December.

A few days later Sony’s chairman Tom Rothman reiterated the move, noting the $200 million budget and Pitt’s $40 million salary, and expressed disappointment that the high‑profile sequel was no longer a Sony theatrical release. The announcement highlighted the broader industry context, mentioning Marvel’s delayed Shang‑Chi sequel, but the core development remained the transfer of the Cliff Booth project to Netflix under Fincher’s direction.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Netflix lands Cliff Booth sequel while Marvel postpones Shang‑Chi sequel

Netflix secures the Cliff Booth sequel, prompting Sony disappointment, while Marvel delays the Shang‑Chi sequel, frustrating director Destin Daniel Cretton.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-lands-cliff-booth-sequel-while-marvel-postpones-shangchi-sequel

### 2026-08-03: David Fincher to Direct 'Cliff Booth' Sequel for Netflix

David Fincher will direct the 'Cliff Booth' sequel for Netflix after Quentin Tarantino stepped aside, with Sony’s Tom Rothman confirming the move and a planned IMAX release in November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-fincher-to-direct-cliff-booth-sequel-for-netflix

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