Brad Pitt is back in the spotlight — not with a new F1, but with a sequel that’s already being called the king of Apple TV. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, a standalone follow-up to Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, has quietly become the streaming platform’s biggest hit since the release of its original film. Written solely by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, the man behind Fight Club and Se7en. The movie lands in IMAX theatres on November 25 before hitting Netflix on December 23. That dual rollout marks what could be Fincher’s final major collaboration with the streamer. No word yet on whether it’ll get a theatrical re-release after its digital debut. But for now, the buzz is real: this isn’t just a sequel. It’s a return to form for Pitt, who hasn’t had a solo lead this high-profile since F1. That film, which grossed $633 million globally and earned a Best Picture nomination at the 98th Academy Awards, remains Apple TV’s highest-grossing theatrical release ever. Over a year later, it’s still in the U.S. Top ten on Apple TV, past the 300-day mark. Meanwhile, Pitt’s latest, Heart of the Beast, has pulled in $131 million worldwide from an $82 million budget. Directed by David Ayer, it stars Pitt alongside Anna Lambe and Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, with a German Shepherd named Uber delivering one of the most memorable performances of the year. So while F1 may have been the decade’s breakout Apple Original, it’s now clear that the real legacy is being built in the shadows. In the quiet aftermath of Hollywood’s most iconic characters. And if Tarantino’s next chapter is anything like the last, it won’t be quiet for long.
Photo via ColliderBrad Pitt’s New Movie Is Officially the King of Apple TV
The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth is officially the king of Apple TV. Brad Pitt’s return to the screen isn’t just a comeback — it’s a statement.
In this story
Reported from
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
Read next

Tarantino Writes Cliff Booth Novel Before Fincher's Netflix Film
Quentin Tarantino has written a novel version of his 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' spinoff, timed to arrive between the David Fincher sequel's IMAX release and its Netflix debut in December.

Tarantino Returns to Hollywood for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Chat Ahead of Cliff Booth Sequel
Quentin Tarantino is returning to the TCL Chinese Theatre — not for a premiere, but for a conversation. The filmmaker will sit down at AFI Fest 2026 on Friday, October 23, for a screening of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, followed by a live talk.

David Fincher Will Not Renew His Netflix Deal
David Fincher is ending his decade-long exclusive deal with Netflix when it expires in 2027, joining Noah Baumbach, Shawn Levy and the Duffer Brothers in leaving the streamer this year.

David Fincher Won't Renew His Thirteen-Year Netflix Deal
David Fincher is walking away from Netflix after thirteen years, per Bloomberg. His last project under the deal is the Cliff Booth spinoff starring Brad Pitt, hitting IMAX in November before streaming in December.



Be the first to comment
Join the argument. No password, just your email or a passkey.