A new Hollywood era will take the spotlight this year as David Fincher’s new movie heads to IMAX theaters before making its debut on Netflix. It is a major first for the streaming giant, which is offering one of its films an exclusive theatrical release ahead of its streaming premiere. However, Netflix’s growing effort to strengthen its connection with theaters has already been evident through the theatrical releases of K-pop Demon Hunters and the finale of Stranger Things. 

The latest addition to this lineup is the upcoming film starring Brad Pitt, which will feature on the big screen for a brief time.

Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth in the upcoming film, unofficially titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth. As announced by Netflix, the movie will receive a special theatrical treatment with an exclusive two-week IMAX run beginning on November 25, 2026, as per Variety. The film will take over the Thanksgiving release slot originally planned for director Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, which has now been delayed to 2027. 

The movie will later premiere on Netflix on December 23, 2026. It serves as a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. While David Fincher is directing the project, the script has been written by Tarantino himself.  

With Brad Pitt returning as Cliff Booth, the upcoming film will explore a very different version of Hollywood and is set in 1977. And the Babylon actor will be joined by an impressive cast that includes Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Grove, JB Tadena, and Corey Fogelmanis. Much like the upcoming sequel, the original film also featured a brilliant performance by an award-winning cast.

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And this is one of the reasons why the movie is considered a masterpiece and continues to be watched and rewatched by many.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood can be rented on Amazon Prime Video, while those looking to revisit the film can also stream it on Hulu. After all, the movie remains a true delight thanks to its star-studded cast. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Rafał Zawierucha, Costa Ronin, Dakota Fanning, Damian Lewis, Mike Moh, Austin Butler, Bruce Dern, Luke Perry, Dreama Walker, Damon Herriman, Al Pacino, Margaret Qualley, and Mikey Madison were among the many actors featured in the film.

The movie follows aging actor Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and his longtime friend and stuntman Cliff Booth, played by Pitt, as they struggle to find their place in the changing Hollywood landscape of 1969. Meanwhile, their neighbor Sharon Tate, portrayed by Robbie, becomes the target of the infamous Manson Family. Now, while Cliff Booth returns to the screen this year, Netflix’s latest move also signals an interesting balance between streaming and the theatrical experience in Hollywood and the film industry. 

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