David Fincher and Brad Pitt's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Sequel Set for Netflix

David Fincher and Brad Pitt are reportedly reuniting for a highly anticipated sequel to *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, based on a script penned by the original film’s director, Quentin Tarantino. This intriguing development comes from The Playlist, which reveals that the iconic duo behind *Se7en* is now championing the project with plans to bring it to Netflix—a natural extension of Fincher’s longstanding collaboration with the streaming platform.

If all goes as planned, the currently untitled sequel will see Brad Pitt reprising his role as Cliff Booth, the charismatic stuntman-turned-legend at the heart of the original story. Details surrounding how this script landed in Fincher’s hands paint an unusual and fascinating narrative of their own.

The screenplay reportedly stems from an evolved version of what was once known as *The Movie Critic*, a concept previously rumored to be Tarantino’s intended final film—until it was unexpectedly shelved last year. It seems Tarantino wasn’t ready to let the idea fade into obscurity, opting instead to pass the creative torch to Fincher to bring it to life.

The Playlist also reports that Netflix acquired the script for a staggering $20 million, with an estimated production budget of $200 million. Filming is expected to begin this July in California, just three months away. While no official casting announcements have been made, Leonardo DiCaprio is not expected to return as Rick Dalton, leaving the focus squarely on Pitt and Fincher, who have both put other projects on hold to dedicate themselves fully to this surprising new chapter.

Shortly after these revelations, Deadline confirmed the validity of the report, stating that Pitt received direct approval from Tarantino to pitch the script to Fincher—an endorsement that ultimately led to this bold and unexpected cinematic endeavor now moving forward.

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The original *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* premiered in 2019 and was widely praised as another masterstroke in Tarantino’s filmography. However, the potential sequel—tentatively referred to as *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2*—has big shoes to fill. The first film closed with a dramatic and definitive ending, yet its universe still holds room for expansion.

In 2021, Tarantino expanded the world further through a novelization that revisited the events of the film while diving deeper into the cultural backdrop of 1960s California. Among the book’s most notable contributions were revelations about Cliff Booth’s mysterious past—including finally answering whether or not he truly killed his wife, a question subtly posed in the movie itself.

This literary addition will likely take on new significance once the sequel officially launches, though its exact narrative influence remains to be seen. For those interested in exploring more of Tarantino’s acclaimed work, you can read about how he personally views *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, how it compares to his broader filmography, and revisit our original 7.8/10 review of the film.