Brad Pitt is stepping back into one of his most beloved roles, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. The Oscar-winning actor is reprising his character Cliff Booth in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a new Netflix film that has already sparked massive excitement following the surprise release of its teaser trailer.
Netflix dropped the first look at the film during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, instantly sending social media into a frenzy. Pitt originally portrayed Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, where he played the laid-back yet lethal stunt double to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton. His performance earned him an Academy Award and cemented Cliff Booth as one of the most iconic characters of his career.
This time, the story continues with Booth front and centre. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, speculation is running wild about where the character’s journey will lead next.
The first trailer for David Fincher’s ‘THE ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH’ has been released.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 9, 2026
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Adding to the anticipation is the film’s director: David Fincher. Known for critically acclaimed films such as The Social Network and Gone Girl, Fincher’s involvement brings a darker, more intense edge to the project. The Adventures of Cliff Booth marks Pitt and Fincher’s first collaboration since 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The duo previously delivered cult classics like Se7en (1995) and Fight Club (1999), making this reunion particularly exciting for cinephiles.
Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. One user wrote, “Fincher doing a Tarantino character is such a crazy crossover.” Another commented, “Brad Pitt back as Cliff Booth? Tarantino writing plus Fincher directing… this is the Hollywood fever dream we didn’t know we needed.” While most fans celebrated the announcement, some expressed disappointment that the film will release directly on Netflix rather than in theatres.
The teaser hints at vintage cars, gritty action and Fincher’s signature atmospheric tension, all wrapped around Pitt’s effortlessly cool presence. With Tarantino’s character and Fincher’s direction colliding, expectations are sky-high.
Though Netflix has confirmed the film is “coming soon,” an official release date has yet to be announced. One thing is certain: Brad Pitt’s return as Cliff Booth is already one of the most talked-about streaming events on the horizon.