Brad Pitt and Tarantino’s 2026 movie lineup

Mason Carter 09/16/2026

Hollywood royalty is gearing up for a throwback adventure, as legendary actor Brad Pitt prepares to step back into the spotlight as stuntman Cliff Booth in a new project penned by the master of cinematic mayhem, Quentin Tarantino. This latest installment is a direct follow-up to the acclaimed 2019 hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, promising more stylized chaos from the iconic Los Angeles era.

Tarantino is not content with just directing the next chapter; he is also diving into the lore, writing a novel based on the story, titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth. This book, published by HarperCollins, is set to hit book shelves on December 8, timed perfectly to coincide with the film’s theatrical release, offering fans even deeper insight into the world of Cliff Booth.

The cinematic sequel, titled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, places the action eight years after the events of its predecessor, setting the stage for new misadventures in 1977 Los Angeles. While official plot details remain tantalizingly secret, the film promises to follow Cliff Booth as he takes on a new role as a “Hollywood fixer,” bringing the familiar, gritty charm of the past into a fresh narrative.

The creative team assembled for this sequel is equally stellar. Director David Fincher is steering the visual execution, while Tarantino remains the driving force behind the script. Pitt steps back into the role alongside a familiar cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Rick Dalton in the original, and Timothy Olyphant, who reprises his role as Western actor James Stacy. The ensemble is bolstered by exciting newcomers like Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and a host of other talented actors.

The production is backed by a powerful distribution deal. The film will be distributed by Netflix, ensuring a wide reach for this nostalgic epic. Filmed and directed by Fincher, the project leverages the unique cinematic flair of Tarantino, making it a must-see event for movie aficionados.

Marking Tarantino’s second major project in 2026, this venture continues his successful formula, drawing on the acclaim he received for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The film is slated for a theatrical release in IMAX on November 25, 2026, before transitioning to a streaming release on December 23, 2026, offering audiences a seamless blend of cinematic experience and home viewing.