Los Angeles, April 9, 2025: Hollywood is full of exciting movie talks these days, and one big story has everyone curious: a possible sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The original film, released in 2019, was a hit directed by Quentin Tarantino. It told a wild, fun story about Rick Dalton, a fading TV star played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and his loyal stuntman Cliff Booth, brought to life by Brad Pitt. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, it mixed real history—like the Manson Family murders—with a twist of fiction, earning Pitt an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and raking in over $377 million at the box office. Now, whispers are growing that this story might not be over!
Social media is lighting up with chatter that David Fincher, known for dark and thrilling movies like Fight Club and Gone Girl, is in talks to direct this sequel. The rumor is that Brad Pitt could return as the laid-back, tough-guy Cliff Booth. This new project might come from a script Tarantino started called Movie Critic, which he decided not to finish as his final film. Instead, it’s being reshaped into this follow-up tale. Fans are guessing it could dive deeper into Cliff’s mysterious past or spin a whole new adventure in Hollywood’s golden age.
Word around town is that filming might kick off in the summer of 2025, with a massive $200 million budget—pretty huge for a movie! Netflix is said to be the one possibly backing it, which makes sense since they’ve worked with Fincher before on shows like Mindhunter. But the studios haven’t given the official green light yet, so it’s still just talk for now. If it happens, this sequel could bring back the groovy 1960s vibe that made the first film so special, maybe with more of Pitt’s charm and Fincher’s intense style. Hollywood’s waiting to see if this dream team comes together—stay tuned!