AceShowbiz - Cliff Booth is set to return to theaters this Thanksgiving with a special Imax release. The film, unofficially known as the sequel to Quentin Tarantino's acclaimed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, will debut exclusively in Imax theaters for a two-week run starting November 25, 2026.

Netflix has revealed that after its limited theatrical presence, the movie will become available on their streaming platform on December 23, 2026. This strategy of combining a short theatrical window with streaming release marks a notable move for the streaming giant.

The film stars Brad Pitt reprising his Oscar-winning role as a veteran stuntman, offering fans a deeper look into the character's adventures. The release date for Cliff Booth replaces the initially scheduled Thanksgiving slot for another anticipated Netflix project, director Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.

Originally planned for a 2026 release, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew has been postponed to 2027. Netflix has also announced that this fantasy film will receive a traditional theatrical release, a first for the company in terms of a wide cinema rollout. Despite this, insiders emphasize that Netflix's primary focus remains on streaming content, with theatrical screenings being rare and token events.

This Thanksgiving Imax release is a significant event, as it highlights Netflix's evolving approach to theatrical windows and their willingness to leverage premium large-format venues for select titles. The sequel is expected to attract fans of the original film and Brad Pitt’s acclaimed performance, boosting box office excitement during the holiday season.

While Netflix has experimented with limited theatrical showings for titles like KPop Demon Hunters and the Stranger Things finale, the company has maintained that streaming remains its core distribution model. The exclusive Imax run for Cliff Booth may signal a cautious but strategic embrace of theatrical audiences for high-profile releases.