Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth Movie: Fincher and Tarantino Team Up for a Netflix Sequel Sensation

Hollywood is buzzing with excitement as Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth movie, a sequel to the 2019 hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, takes shape at Netflix, as first reported by The Playlist on April 2, 2025. 

Directed by David Fincher and scripted by Quentin Tarantino, this unexpected follow up will dive deeper into the adventures of the enigmatic stuntman Cliff Booth, a role that earned Pitt an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

Fans are eager to see how this iconic character evolves under Fincher’s meticulous direction and Tarantino’s sharp writing.

What Is the Plot of Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth Movie?

The sequel will focus on Cliff Booth, the laid-back stuntman and war veteran from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Tarantino’s script reportedly reworks elements from his scrapped project The Movie Critic, which was set in 1977 California and centered on a film critic writing for a porn magazine.

In Tarantino’s novelization of the original film, Cliff is revealed to be a movie buff, a trait that likely ties into the sequel’s storyline.

The film will explore new adventures for Cliff, though it’s unclear if Leonardo DiCaprio or Margot Robbie will reprise their roles as Rick Dalton and Sharon Tate.

Why Did Tarantino Step Away from Directing the Sequel?

Tarantino wrote the script but chose not to direct, as he didn’t want his 10th and final film to be a sequel.

He had initially planned The Movie Critic as his last project, with Brad Pitt cast in the lead, but scrapped it in 2024.

Instead, Tarantino handed the script to Fincher, giving himself time to plan a different final film.

Tarantino has expressed a desire to wait until his son is at least six years old to make his last movie, wanting it to be a core memory for his child.

How Does David Fincher Fit into This Project?

David Fincher, known for dark, stylish films like Se7en and Fight Club, will direct the sequel under his first-look deal with Netflix.

Fincher and Pitt have a storied history, having collaborated on Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).

Fincher’s recent Netflix projects, such as Mank and The Killer, share thematic elements with this sequel, including Hollywood settings and gritty character studies.

This marks a rare instance of Fincher helming a sequel to another director’s work.

What Makes This Sequel a Unique Production?

The project is notable for its shift from a theatrical release by Sony Pictures to a Netflix production.

Tarantino negotiated a deal to regain the copyright of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood after a set period, allowing this move to a streaming platform.

It’s also unusual for a high-profile director like Fincher to take on a sequel to another auteur’s film, especially one as personal as Tarantino’s.

The announcement came during CinemaCon 2025, a major event for the movie theater industry, highlighting the irony of its streaming destination.

How Has the Original Film Been Received Over Time?

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood grossed over $392 million worldwide and won two Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Pitt.

The film is often cited as one of the best of the 2010s, with the Writers Guild of America ranking its screenplay 22nd among 21st-century scripts.

Tarantino has called it his favorite of his own films, and its legacy includes a 2021 novelization by Tarantino himself.

The original also inspired pop culture moments, like a music video by Twin Atlantic and a reference in the anime Chainsaw Man.

Some Closing Thoughts:

As anticipation builds for Brad Pitt’s return as Cliff Booth, this Netflix sequel promises a thrilling blend of Tarantino’s sharp dialogue and Fincher’s visual mastery.

With a storied cast and crew behind it, the film could redefine what a sequel can be in the streaming era.

Fans of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood won’t want to miss this next chapter, set to bring Cliff Booth back to the spotlight in a way only Hollywood’s finest can deliver.

Stay tuned for more updates on this development.

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