David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel Marks a Major Change for Netflix Movies

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The rivalry between streaming services and movie theaters may be easing up. Netflix, a leading streaming platform known for its original shows and films, and AMC, a major movie theater chain, have often clashed in the past. However, they’ve now reached a preliminary agreement: Netflix will release some of its biggest new movies in AMC theaters, despite the fact that AMC rarely shows films originally made for streaming.

A recent Variety report indicates Netflix is expanding its theatrical releases. Beyond showing the final season of Stranger Things in AMC theaters and giving Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film a premium IMAX release, other Netflix originals will also be shown in cinemas. Notably, David Fincher’s upcoming film, Adventures of Cliff Booth – a sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 hit Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood – will have a wider release in theaters than previous Netflix films, generating significant buzz and anticipation.

Considering how much filmmakers like Tarantino and Fincher value the movie theater experience, it’s no surprise that the new film featuring Cliff Booth will have a wide release in cinemas. Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood was a major success, earning $377 million globally on a $96 million budget, and it even won two Oscars – one for Best Supporting Actor and another for Best Production Design. With Netflix increasingly focused on films that could win awards, a large theatrical release for the sequel makes perfect sense, especially given the talented team working on it.

Netflix’s Partnership With AMC Could Lead to New Relevance for Their Original Films


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Even though Netflix and AMC have reached a deal to show films in theaters, it won’t help some major movies already planned for release on Netflix in the coming months. For example, the new Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, will only get a limited theatrical release to make it eligible for awards. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is also facing a limited release, and many fans are disappointed that his vision won’t be widely available in cinemas.

This new partnership between Netflix and AMC could be a win for both companies. Netflix films are likely to gain more attention, and AMC theaters might attract more viewers. The first result of this collaboration will be the re-release of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Although streaming and theaters haven’t always worked together, Netflix now seems committed to bringing its movies to the big screen, which is good news for the future of cinema. Fans can also look forward to The Adventures of Cliff Booth, expected to be a crowd-pleasing event film in summer 2026.

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2025-10-28 14:49