Brad Pitt’s new film faces theater boycott over limited release

*The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth*, directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino, is scheduled for a November 25 theatrical release before becoming available on Netflix December 23. However, major cinema chains Cinemark and Regal have opted not to show the film, citing concerns about the brief window between the theatrical and streaming release.

Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble addressed the situation during an earnings call, stating, “The Cliff Booth situation is an interesting one.” He elaborated, “We book all of our films on a case-by-case situation…we don’t believe the proposed release model is constructive for the broader theatrical ecosystem.”

The film, set in 1977, follows Pitt’s character as he works as a Hollywood fixer. The recently released trailer has drawn criticism from fans who have complained about the dark and murky quality of the footage.

Alongside the film’s release, Tarantino will also publish a novelization, *The Adventures of Cliff Booth*, through HarperCollins. He stated, “Can’t wait for audiences to see and read Cliff Booth’s further adventures.” The novel will expand on the character’s backstory, including previously unconfirmed details about his past actions, such as the confirmed killing of his wife. Tarantino previously published a novelization of *Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood*, which clarified a lingering plot point from the original film.