Netflix Debuts Teaser for Fincher-Directed Sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Los Angeles, Monday, 9 February 2026.
The Super Bowl spot revealed David Fincher is directing Quentin Tarantino’s script for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, marking a strategic union of Hollywood heavyweights for the streaming giant.
A Strategic Convergence of Talent
This collaboration represents a significant deviation from Quentin Tarantino’s typical operational model, as he has opted to serve as a producer and screenwriter rather than director [1]. Reports indicate that Tarantino delegated the directing duties to David Fincher to remain focused on selecting his tenth and final motion picture [1]. The project has garnered attention for the “unlikely but fascinating pairing” it presents, filtering Tarantino’s character work through Fincher’s distinct psychological lens [4]. For Fincher, this deepens a prolific tenure with Netflix (NFLX), following his work on Mindhunter, The Killer, and Mank [1]. The film also marks a long-awaited reunion for Fincher and Brad Pitt, whose last professional collaboration occurred in 2008 on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button [5].
A Retro-Styled First Look
The teaser, which aired during the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026, immersed viewers in the film’s 1970s aesthetic, with the narrative reportedly picking up in 1977 [5][7]. The footage featured Pitt’s character, Cliff Booth, in various scenarios, including driving a demolition derby car and navigating the backstage areas of a film set [1][7]. In a stylistic choice described as a “cheeky censorship gag,” the teaser deliberately obscured elements such as nudity, weapons, and profanity [1][7]. One particularly meta moment depicted Booth placing an Oscar on his desk, referencing Pitt’s Academy Award win for the original role [1][7]. As of February 8, the teaser had not yet been officially released on Netflix’s online channels, though leaks surfaced immediately following the broadcast [7].
Production Timeline and Cast Expansion
Filming for The Adventures of Cliff Booth reportedly concluded just weeks prior to the Super Bowl debut, wrapping in early 2026 [5]. The sequel boasts a robust ensemble cast; Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II appeared in the teaser donning period attire [1]. The roster also includes Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, and Holt McCallany, with Timothy Olyphant confirmed to reprise his role as James Stacy from the 2019 original [1]. The film is scheduled for a release in both theaters and on Netflix in the summer of 2026 [6].