The long-awaited follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood has revealed a major part of its cast. Titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the film is directed by David Fincher from a script by Tarantino and is being made for Netflix. Brad Pitt reprises his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth, with the story reportedly following the former stuntman in a new chapter of his life as a Hollywood fixer.
Lead and returning stars
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, bringing back one of the most memorable characters from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Timothy Olyphant is also returning as James Stacy, making him the other confirmed returning character from the original film.
Key ensemble additions
The new cast includes Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Corey Fogelmanis, and JB Tadena. Trade coverage has also linked names such as Holt McCallany, Peter Weller, Lauren Glazier, Barry Livingston, and Karren Karagulian to the project, though not every role has been officially detailed yet.
Plot tease and production details
Plot details remain tightly under wraps, but the film is expected to pick up with Cliff Booth in a new phase of his life, moving deeper into Hollywood’s shadowy back channels. A surprise teaser aired during Super Bowl LX, giving viewers their first glimpse of Pitt back in character, though the official teaser was not immediately released online. Elizabeth Debicki also said the film had recently wrapped, confirming that production had moved well into the final stretch by early 2026.
Release outlook
While an exact rollout plan is still being clarified, the latest reports suggest that The Adventures of Cliff Booth is set for an August 2026 release on Netflix, with some level of theatrical play also being discussed. With Fincher directing and Tarantino writing, the film has quickly become one of the most anticipated Hollywood titles of the year.
By – Manoj