Brad Pitt is back in the driver’s seat — literally — and Netflix just gave fans their first real look at what might be the streamer’s biggest movie of the year. Here’s everything confirmed about David Fincher and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood spin-off.
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The Trailer Is Playing in Theaters Right Now
The first official trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is currently running exclusively in cinemas, attached to screenings of the new Resident Evil movie worldwide. It’s a rare theatrical-only rollout, following an accidental online leak last weekend that Netflix quickly moved to scrub. If you’re not up for buying a ticket just to catch two minutes of footage, the wait isn’t long — the trailer gets its official global online debut on Monday, September 21st.
Interestingly, word of the theatrical placement first surfaced through the film’s own cast. Actors Zedrick Restauro, Matt Groove, and JB Tadena shared posts and bootleg clips from inside theaters, confirming the sneak peek before Netflix made anything official.
A Companion Novel From Tarantino Himself
Marketing isn’t stopping at trailers. Quentin Tarantino has written a tie-in novel titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth — the movie’s original working title — arriving via HarperCollins on December 8th, 2026, just before the film’s streaming debut. It’s Tarantino’s second dive into prose set in this universe, following his acclaimed 2021 novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth: Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Trailer leaks online | September 13, 2026 |
| Trailer plays exclusively in theaters | Now (with Resident Evil) |
| Official online trailer debut | September 21, 2026 |
| Tarantino’s tie-in novel release | December 8, 2026 |
| IMAX theatrical exclusive window | November 25, 2026 |
| Global Netflix streaming premiere | December 23, 2026 |
Why the Theatrical Push Matters?
Netflix is giving the film a genuine premium theatrical run — two full weeks in IMAX starting November 25th — before it lands on the platform on December 23rd. It’s a notable shift for a company traditionally associated with day-and-date streaming, signaling how seriously Netflix is treating this release. Director David Fincher, known for meticulous craftsmanship on projects like The Social Network, brings his signature precision to a story picking up years after the events of 1969.
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Whether you catch the trailer on the big screen this weekend or wait for Monday’s online drop, one thing’s clear: Cliff Booth’s return is shaping up to be Netflix’s biggest theatrical gamble yet.
FAQs
Q1. When does The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth release on Netflix?
The film debuts globally on Netflix on December 23, 2026, after a two-week IMAX theatrical exclusive starting November 25.
Q2. Where can I watch the trailer right now?
It’s currently playing exclusively in theaters ahead of Resident Evil screenings, with an official online release set for September 21, 2026.
