Last updated: November 4, 2026. Release plans can change, so confirm showtimes with your local IMAX theater and details on Netflix’s official pages. This article is an independent explainer, is not affiliated with Netflix, IMAX or the filmmakers, and avoids plot spoilers beyond the official premise.
David Fincher’s The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth arrives in theaters in just three weeks, and the way you can see it is unusual: first an exclusive IMAX run, then Netflix. Here is what is confirmed about the release, the cast and the story.
The Short Answer
- IMAX release: November 25, 2026, as an exclusive two-week run worldwide, according to Netflix’s Tudum site.
- Netflix streaming: December 23, 2026.
- Director: David Fincher.
- Writer: Quentin Tarantino, who wrote a new script but is not directing.
- Star: Brad Pitt, returning as Cliff Booth.
- Runtime: 2 hours 21 minutes, per the Netflix title listing. A rating was not stated in the sources reviewed.
Release Dates at a Glance
| Date | Where |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | IMAX theaters (exclusive two-week run, per Netflix) |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Netflix |
Collider reported on November 2 that IMAX tickets were on sale, with a link to the film’s official site. Seat availability and prices vary by theater, so check your local IMAX listings. Netflix has described this as its first IMAX release, according to trade coverage.
What Is the Movie About?
The story is set in 1977, eight years after Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. According to Netflix, Cliff Booth is a fixer who handles problems for Hollywood’s elite. He takes on a job from talent agent Karen Crosby on behalf of Charlie Peters, an actor known for doing his own stunts. The case grows into a crime story involving mysterious gangsters, blackmail and extortion. The genres listed are drama, comedy and thriller.
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
- Elizabeth Debicki as talent agent Karen Crosby
- Scott Caan as TV star Charlie Peters
- Carla Gugino as Toni
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Roderick “Hot Rod” Harrison
- Matt Groove and JB Tadena as the Verdusco brothers
- Timothy Olyphant as Jim Stacy, per Collider and ScreenRant’s cast listing
- Also: Peter Weller, Corey Fogelmanis, Karren Karagulian and Barry Livingston
Collider reports that Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Rick Dalton in the earlier film, is not expected to appear.
Behind the Camera
Fincher directs from a new Tarantino script. Brad Pitt and Ceán Chaffin are producers, and Collider also lists David Heyman, Quentin Tarantino, Shannon McIntosh and Stacey Sher among the producers. It is a notable pairing: Tarantino has written the story but left the directing to Fincher.
Should You See It in IMAX or Wait for Netflix?
That depends on how you like to watch movies.
- Choose IMAX if you want the full-screen theatrical experience and do not want to wait. The exclusive window is only two weeks, so showtimes may thin out quickly after opening, especially if other IMAX releases need screens.
- Choose Netflix if you prefer home viewing or do not live near an IMAX theater. The December 23 date puts it in the holiday window, a month after the theatrical debut.
Planning tip: if you want a particular seat, buy early for opening weekend, and confirm the format on the ticket, since not every “IMAX” label means the same screen type.
How It Fits the Holiday Movie Calendar
The film opens on November 25, the same day as other major releases, according to ScreenRant’s monthly list, including Disney’s Hexed, Focker In-Law and Hershey. A few days earlier, on November 20, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens; see our Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping movie guide. Looking further ahead, our guide to Avengers: Doomsday vs. Dune: Part Three on December 18 covers the next big theatrical showdown. Netflix is also treating theaters as part of its strategy this season; our article on the Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew delay, IMAX run and Netflix release explains another example.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth come out?
It opens in IMAX on November 25, 2026, and streams on Netflix on December 23, 2026, according to Netflix.
Is it only in IMAX?
Netflix describes the first two weeks as an exclusive IMAX run worldwide. It is not described as a wide release in standard theaters.
Who directed it?
David Fincher directed it. Quentin Tarantino wrote the script.
Is it a sequel to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood?
It follows the Cliff Booth character, eight years after the events of that film, according to Netflix. Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return, per Collider.
How long is the movie?
The Netflix listing gives a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes.
Bottom Line
For fans of Fincher, Tarantino or Brad Pitt, this is one of the most talked-about releases of the holiday season. See it in IMAX from November 25 if you want the big-screen experience, or wait for Netflix on December 23.
Sources: Netflix Tudum, “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth” release announcement (netflix.com/tudum); Collider, report on IMAX tickets (November 2, 2026); ScreenRant, “Every Movie Releasing in Theaters in November 2026” (October 29, 2026). Dates and details can change; confirm with Netflix and your local theater.
