Tarantino Teases 'Cliff Booth' Sequel at AFI Fest
Quentin Tarantino shared the first 17 minutes of his upcoming film 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' at AFI Fest, giving fans a sneak peek at the sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
The filmmaker showed off the early scenes of the film, which is set in 1977 and follows the adventures of stunt double Cliff Booth, played by Brad Pitt. The new project is a follow-up to Tarantino's 2019 film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', which won several awards, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Pitt's performance. Tarantino wrote the script for 'Cliff Booth', with David Fincher set to direct. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 25 in IMAX and will be available on Netflix starting December 23.
The surprise screening was a special treat for fans of Tarantino's work, who got to see the early scenes of the film and hear from the filmmaker himself. The Q&A session was moderated by Jacqueline Coley from Rotten Tomatoes.
The screening was part of AFI Fest, a festival that celebrates the art of film-making and brings together industry professionals and fans alike.
The new film is a continuation of the story of Cliff Booth, a stunt double and sidekick to Leonardo DiCaprio's character Rick Dalton in the original film. The sequel is set eight years after the events of the first film and follows Booth as he navigates the world of 1977.
The surprise screening was a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounds a new Tarantino film. Fans of the director are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Cliff Booth' and got a chance to see some of the early scenes of the film at the screening.
Why it matters
Fans of Tarantino's work are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Cliff Booth' and got a chance to see some of the early scenes of the film at the screening. The surprise screening was a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounds a new Tarantino film.
What's next
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 25 in IMAX and will be available on Netflix starting December 23.
How the story unfolded
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- Variety – Quentin Tarantino Surprises Fans With 17 Minutes of ‘The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth’ at AFI Fest ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – Quentin Tarantino Shows Off First 17 Minutes of ‘Cliff Booth’ and Explains Decision to Revive Character ↗
- Deadline – Quentin Tarantino’s Wraps His AFI Fest Q&A By Showing Crowd First 17 Minutes Of ‘Cliff Booth’ ↗
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Quentin Tarantino shared the first 17 minutes of his upcoming film 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' at AFI Fest, giving fans a sneak peek at the sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Quentin Tarantino shared the first 17 minutes of 'The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth' at AFI Fest
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FlashFeed published this brief on October 25, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Deadline, is dated October 24, 2026.
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The film is a sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and is set in 1977 Brad Pitt reprises his role as Cliff Booth in the new film
Why is Tarantino Cliff Booth in the news?
Fans of Tarantino's work are eagerly awaiting the release of 'Cliff Booth' and got a chance to see some of the early scenes of the film at the screening. The surprise screening was a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that surrounds a new Tarantino film.
What's next for Tarantino Cliff Booth?
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 25 in IMAX and will be available on Netflix starting December 23.
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