Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Surprise Super Bowl Teaser
Netflix aired a surprise teaser during the Super Bowl on Feb. 8, 2026, for The Adventures of Cliff Booth that omits the film's title and is not yet online.
Overview
Netflix aired a surprise teaser for The Adventures of Cliff Booth during the Super Bowl on Feb. 8, 2026, featuring Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth and ending with a "coming soon" graphic rather than the film's title, industry trackers showed.
Quentin Tarantino wrote the screenplay for the follow-up while David Fincher directs, shifting the project from a Sony theatrical model to a Netflix release after the 2019 original grossed almost $400 million worldwide.
Brad Pitt reprises the Oscar-winning role and is joined in the cast by Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan and JB Tadena, while Leonardo DiCaprio is not seen and is not expected to return, casting listings show.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood received 10 Oscar nominations and won two Academy Awards, and Netflix's decision to debut the teaser during the Feb. 8 Super Bowl gives the follow-up exposure to one of the year's largest TV audiences, analysts said.
Netflix has not announced an official release date and has not posted the teaser online, and the studio did not immediately respond to requests for comment as marketing and distribution details remain pending.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the teaser as playful nostalgia and a promotional win, emphasizing star power and audience appeal through evaluative phrases like 'ratings bonanza' and 'brand recognition is pretty high.' They foreground spectacle and curiosity (scratched-out cigarettes, montage beats) while omitting critical context or dissenting perspectives about content or creative choices.
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FAQ
David Fincher is directing the film, and Quentin Tarantino wrote the screenplay.[1]
Brad Pitt reprises his role as Cliff Booth, joined by Timothy Olyphant as James Stacy. New cast includes Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Scott Caan, JB Tadena, Carla Gugino, Holt McCallany, and Corey Fogelmanis.[1]
The teaser showcases Cliff Booth's backstory in his new role as a Hollywood fixer, including dialogue about helping Rick subdue hippie intruders.[2]
Filming took place from July 2025 to January 15, 2026, with a budget of around $200 million, making it Tarantino and Fincher's most expensive film.[1]
The film is scheduled for release in select theaters and on Netflix in 2026, though no official date has been announced.[1]
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