Who is Cliff Booth? He is the laid-back, lethal Hollywood stuntman Brad Pitt played in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Now he has his own movie. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth opens exclusively in IMAX on Nov. 25, 2026, then arrives on Netflix on Dec. 23, 2026.
Many fans still search for the earlier working title, The Adventures of Cliff Booth. It is the same film. Here is everything confirmed about the character, the story, the cast and where to see it.
Who Is Cliff Booth? The Character Explained
Cliff Booth is a World War II veteran turned stunt double. In Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, he works as the double, driver and closest friend of fading TV Western star Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.
The 2019 film set him in 1969 Los Angeles. He lives in a trailer with his pit bull, Brandy, and takes odd jobs to stay afloat. The movie also gave him a famous Bruce Lee confrontation and a tense visit to Spahn Ranch. A dark rumor about his past follows him throughout.
In the finale, Cliff faces members of the Manson family in a violent showdown. Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role.
What Is the Cliff Booth Movie About?
The new story jumps ahead to 1977, eight years after the first film. Netflix’s official description says the fairytale is over. Los Angeles no longer needs a “hippie-slaying stuntman” the way it once did.
Cliff now bartends and works as a projectionist. He also works as a Hollywood fixer, quietly solving problems for powerful people, sometimes with methods that stretch the law.
The plot kicks off when talent agent Karen Crosby calls him on behalf of her client, TV megastar Charlie Peters. Peters is known for doing his own stunts. Cliff soon meets Peters’ wife, a football-star-turned-actor and a pair of mysterious gangsters causing chaos across the city.
Netflix describes the result as a crime story full of violence, ambition and desire. The trailer also shows Cliff setting the record straight on the Bruce Lee legend. It hints that his history with Rick Dalton has a complicated ending.
Adventures of Cliff Booth Release Date: IMAX and Netflix Dates
The release plan is unusual for a streaming-first studio. Netflix confirmed a two-stage rollout.
- Nov. 25, 2026: Exclusive IMAX release for a two-week run, the day before Thanksgiving.
- Dec. 23, 2026: Global streaming debut on Netflix, just ahead of Christmas.
This is Netflix’s first IMAX release and Fincher’s first film in theaters since Gone Girl in 2014. The movie took the November slot Netflix had held for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia project, which moved to 2027.
Netflix lists the runtime at 2 hours 23 minutes. Full details are on the official Netflix Tudum announcement.
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth Cast
Pitt anchors a large ensemble. Netflix’s announcement confirms these names and roles:
- Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
- Elizabeth Debicki as talent agent Karen Crosby
- Scott Caan as TV megastar Charlie Peters
- Carla Gugino as Toni, Charlie’s wife
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as pro football champion turned screen star Roderick “Hot Rod” Harrison
- Matt Groove and JB Tadena as the Verdusco brothers, the gangsters
- Peter Weller, Corey Fogelmanis and Karren Karagulian in additional roles
Two returning faces deserve a caution. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton does not appear in Netflix’s official cast list, though the trailer references him. Earlier reports also said Timothy Olyphant would reprise James Stacy, but Netflix’s latest announcement does not name him. Treat both as unconfirmed until the movie arrives.
Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth Movie: Who Is Behind the Camera
Tarantino wrote the screenplay and was once expected to direct. He instead handed the job to David Fincher, who has directed Pitt in Se7en, Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Pitt and Ceán Chaffin are producing. Fincher’s regular collaborators round out the crew:
- Erik Messerschmidt handles cinematography.
- Kirk Baxter edits.
- Trish Summerville designs costumes.
- Donald Graham Burt leads production design.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are also reported to score the film. That would mark their sixth project with Fincher.
Early promotional images suggest a darker, shadowier look than the sun-soaked original. A mustache is part of Cliff’s new 1977 style.
How to See the Cliff Booth Movie in IMAX
Tickets went on sale in early November, and Netflix’s rollout covers more than 500 IMAX locations. The IMAX movie page lets you search showtimes by zip code.
Check your local theater before you plan a trip. TheWrap reported that Regal and Cinemark will not play the film on their IMAX screens. AMC’s IMAX auditoriums are the main U.S. home for the run.
A few practical tips:
- Book early. Opening day falls the day before Thanksgiving, and evening shows can sell out.
- Plan around the window. The theatrical run lasts about two weeks, so late shows after early December are not guaranteed.
- Use the Netflix date as your backup. The film streams worldwide on Dec. 23.
Netflix is expected to report box-office numbers, which would be rare for the studio.
What Is Still Unconfirmed
Plenty of details remain under wraps. Here is where things stand:
- Reviews: Critic scores and an embargo date have not been announced. Reactions usually appear close to release.
- Rick Dalton’s role: The trailer addresses his history with Cliff, but his screen presence is unconfirmed.
- Theater counts: Screen numbers have shifted as chains opted out, so listings may keep changing.
- Tarantino’s novel: A companion book titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth is reportedly planned for Dec. 8, 2026. Confirm the details with the publisher.
Netflix is likely to release more material before Nov. 25, so check back for updates.
What to Watch Before the Movie
You do not need homework, but a refresher helps. Rewatch Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood to see how Cliff and Rick’s bond works and why Cliff’s reputation is so murky. The new film promises a darker, more crime-driven tone, so Fincher’s earlier thrillers offer a useful preview of his style.
Are you planning to catch Cliff Booth in IMAX on Nov. 25, or will you wait for Netflix on Dec. 23? Share your take in the comments.