The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has two announced release dates in 2026, but they do not offer the same kind of access: on November 25, the film begins an exclusive two-week run in IMAX theaters; on December 23, it debuts on Netflix. The schedule was published by Tudum, Netflix's official editorial site, in its September 22, 2026 Portuguese-language announcement. The theatrical opening therefore does not mean that the full film will already be available to stream.
Release calendar: when and where to watch
| Announced date | Release window | What viewers can expect |
|---|---|---|
| 25/11/2026 | IMAX theaters | Start of the announced exclusive two-week engagement in IMAX theaters around the world; showtimes and tickets depend on each theater's schedule. |
| 23/12/2026 | Netflix | Announced streaming debut, a separate stage after the theatrical engagement. |
These are Netflix's announced dates, not a directory of local screenings. The announcement does not specify the exact time the title will appear in the streaming catalog, participating theaters by city, ticket prices, or sales schedules in each market. Check those details with the relevant exhibition channels when they are published.
Why IMAX first does not mean Netflix on the same day
The release has two windows: the first is an in-person experience, starting in IMAX theaters on November 25 with an announced exclusive two-week engagement; the second is the Netflix streaming release on December 23. They are not two ways of watching the film on November 25. Viewers planning to watch at home through Netflix should use the December date.
A worldwide IMAX opening does not, by itself, guarantee a screening in every city or every theater in the chain. Nor does it establish a release in other theatrical formats. The announcement consulted specifies the IMAX engagement and subsequent Netflix debut; it does not give an additional distribution plan or country-by-country ticket availability.
How to check access at each stage
- To see it starting November 25: look up an IMAX theater in your area and confirm the film's showtime, screening date, and ticket availability through the exhibitor's official channel. This is the announced start of a release window, not a guarantee of a screening in every city.
- To watch at home: use December 23 as the Netflix release date. Check the title's page in the service to confirm its availability in your catalog and the applicable release time in your region.
- For official material ahead of release: the Tudum announcement includes the trailer. An available trailer is not the same as access to the feature film.
What the film is and who is involved
Brad Pitt returns as Cliff Booth, the character introduced in Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. The new story takes place in 1977, eight years after the previous film's 1969 setting. David Fincher directs from a new screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. That background helps identify the film but does not change the distinction between its two release dates.
According to Netflix's synopsis, Cliff sometimes works as a bartender or projectionist and solves problems for Hollywood figures. The story involves talent agent Karen Crosby, played by Elizabeth Debicki, and TV star Charlie Peters, played by Scott Caan. Carla Gugino and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are also among the cast named in the announcement. These are details about the film, not announcements of additional dates or platforms.
What the announcement does not specify yet
To avoid mistaking a general release calendar for confirmed availability at a specific location, distinguish the information already announced from the details that still require confirmation:
- Confirmed in the announcement: IMAX engagement starts on 25/11/2026, its announced duration is two weeks, and the Netflix debut is set for 23/12/2026.
- To confirm locally: participating theaters, screening times, ticket sales, and any regional details of the theatrical release.
- Not specified in the announcement: the exact streaming release time or any schedule for other theatrical formats. Neither should be presented as already settled.
