You can stream The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth on Netflix starting Wednesday, December 23, 2026, and a Netflix subscription is the only way to watch it at home. Before then, the film plays exclusively in IMAX theaters for a two-week run beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2026, so there is no digital rental or purchase option in between.
Here is the quick version for US viewers: David Fincher’s follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood opens in IMAX on November 25, skips a wide theatrical release, and lands on Netflix four weeks later on December 23. Below is everything you need to line up the right date, the right screen, and the right price.
Where to watch in the US
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is a Netflix original film, which means Netflix holds exclusive US streaming rights. You will not find it on Prime Video, Max, Hulu, or Apple TV for rent or purchase. The two legitimate ways to see it are:
- In IMAX theaters — a limited two-week engagement starting November 25, 2026. Netflix has said this is a true IMAX exclusive, and reporting indicates major chains Regal and Cinemark are sitting it out, so check an IMAX-equipped theater (often AMC, Cinemark XD alternatives, or a science-center IMAX) near you.
- On Netflix — streaming everywhere the service operates in the US from December 23, 2026.
Release date and start time
Netflix typically makes new films available at 12:00 a.m. PT, which is 3:00 a.m. ET, on release day. Expect The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth to unlock in the early hours of Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — West Coast viewers can press play at midnight, while East Coast night owls will see it appear around 3:00 a.m. By the time most of the country wakes up that Wednesday, it will be ready on the home screen.
| Format | Date | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAX theatrical | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Select IMAX screens | Two-week exclusive run |
| Netflix streaming | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Netflix (US) | ~12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET |
How much it costs
If you already pay for Netflix, the film costs you nothing extra. For new subscribers, these are the current US monthly plans (prices as of 2026 and subject to change):
- Standard with ads — $8.99/month (1080p, two simultaneous streams; a handful of titles are blocked by licensing).
- Standard — $19.99/month (ad-free, 1080p, two streams, one optional extra member).
- Premium — $26.99/month (4K Ultra HD and HDR, four streams, up to two extra members).
Because the film is a Netflix original, every plan — including the ad-supported tier — includes it. If you want the sharpest picture for Fincher’s famously precise frames, Premium is the only tier with 4K and HDR. IMAX ticket prices are set by individual theaters and generally run higher than a standard admission, so check your local listing before November 25.
What it is, and why the hype
This is director David Fincher working from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, with Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as stuntman Cliff Booth. The story jumps to 1977 Hollywood, several years after the events of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and follows Booth taking on a new job in a town that has changed around him. The second trailer leans into that older, warier version of the character.
One question fans keep asking: does Leonardo DiCaprio return as Rick Dalton? He does not appear as a co-lead, and the trailer even nods to his absence with a joke about Rick having “got too fat” to work as a double. This is Booth’s story.
Why IMAX first, then Netflix?
The split release is deliberate. Rather than a traditional wide theatrical opening, Netflix is giving the film a short, premium IMAX-only window — a way to let the format’s biggest fans see Fincher’s work on the largest screens before it becomes a living-room title a month later. For most US viewers, the practical takeaway is simple: if you want the theatrical experience, your window is narrow and IMAX-only from November 25; if you would rather watch at home, you only have to wait until December 23. There is no digital rental or Blu-ray-style purchase bridging the two dates, so those are your two choices. One more tip for streaming night: if you care about the detail in Fincher’s lighting and the period production design, the Premium tier’s 4K and HDR will make a visible difference over the ad-supported 1080p stream.
Here is the official trailer:
Frequently asked questions
Is The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth on Netflix?
Yes. It streams on Netflix in the US beginning December 23, 2026.
Can I watch it in theaters first?
Yes, but only in IMAX, and only during the two-week run that starts November 25, 2026. There is no wide theatrical release.
Do I need a special Netflix plan?
No. The film is included on every US tier, from Standard with ads ($8.99) up to Premium ($26.99). Only Premium offers 4K and HDR.
Is it a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?
It is a continuation centered on Cliff Booth, set in 1977. Brad Pitt returns; Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton is not a lead.
Who made it?
David Fincher directs from a Quentin Tarantino script — the first time the two have collaborated in this way.
