A surprise teaser, titled ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ wowed the audience watching Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Brad Pitt reprises his role as the legendary stuntman, Cliff Booth, in ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’, which offers viewers the first-ever look at Cliff Booth’s adventures after the events of 1969.The brief footage captured Cliff Booth’s world years after the 1969 events, blending nostalgia with fresh action.
Teaser highlights Cliff Booth’s new exploits
The teaser opens with Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth nursing injuries from the original film’s climax. He tells Elizabeth Debicki’s character that he helped Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton “subdue the hippie intruders,” then stays modest about details. Set to the Peter Gunn theme, scenes show Cliff Booth relaxing in a bar, navigating film sets, driving a derby car on a dirt track, and passing Big Kahuna Burger. Quick cuts feature censored glimpses of nudity, cigarettes, guns-and profanity, nodding to Hollywood’s gritty side.One shot reveals Cliff Booth placing an Academy Award on his desk, honoring Brad Pitt’s 2020 Best Supporting Actor win. The clip ends without a release date, only “coming soon to Netflix.” David Fincher directs this secretive project, with Quentin Tarantino scripting.
From once ‘Upon a Time in Hollywood’ to sequel
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ premiered in July 2019, earning 10 Oscar nods. Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, the faithful stunt double of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, who faces the Manson Family Menace along with his pit bull, Brandy. The second installment revolves around Cliff Booth as the ‘Hollywood Fixer’, which was purported by reports in April of 2025, with filming beginning in July.Watch the teaser here
Cast details
Brad Pitt leads alongside Timothy Olyphant, reprising James Stacy. New faces include Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, JB Tadena, and Holt McCallany. It backs the $200 million production for a summer 2026 window, according to Hollywood Reporter, balancing theaters and streaming. No Leonardo DiCaprio return is confirmed.
Fan buzz
The Super Bowl drop reignited excitement for Brad Pitt’s cool, enigmatic Cliff Booth. David Fincher reunites with Brad Pitt after classics like Se7en and Fight Club. The teaser echoes Tarantino’s style while promising Fincher’s precision. As details stay under wraps, anticipation builds for Cliff Booth’s standalone adventures.
