‘Cliff Booth': Netflix Releases 8 New Images, But Still No Poster, or Robust Trailer

Netflix has unveiled a fresh batch of stills from David Fincher's "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," and they offer our best look yet at a supporting cast that features Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, and Karren Karagulian.

Among the highlights: Brad Pitt's Cliff alongside Peter Weller as Gus Booth, and a shot of Pitt with Debicki, who plays Karen Crosby. The images have that grimy, amber-lit, late-'70s L.A. look.

This latest batch of images makes it all the more baffling that, with the film barely five weeks from release, we still don't have an official poster, nor have we gotten a full-course trailer.

Earlier this month, a gorgeous retro one-sheet made the rounds — and I was among those who ran with it. I was like, hallelujah, finally some promo for this film. It turns out it was a fan-made concept rather than an official Netflix release; Netflix has still not unveiled an official poster for the film.

I don't get it. A poster is the most basic piece of any theatrical campaign, and its absence at this stage makes it seem like Netflix still doesn't quite know how to sell this movie. The stills are very much welcome, though.

The whole campaign has been strange. Netflix teased the film back in February with a surprise Super Bowl spot but labeled it only "Coming Soon," without an actual release date or title. And remember, this is no small gamble — Tarantino himself has confirmed a $200M budget. You'd think a nine-figure Fincher-Tarantino-Pitt event movie would be marketed like one.

The release plan is just as unusual. A Fincher-Tarantino-Pitt movie should be built for the big screen, yet the film is scheduled for an exclusive two-week IMAX run on only 350 screens, starting November 25, 2026, before premiering on Netflix on December 23, 2026.

Tom Skerritt, Reassuring Face in American Movies, Dies at 93

Very sorry to hear about Tom Skerritt's passing today. He was 93. If you grew up watching movies from the '70s and '80s, Skerritt was simply there, the guy with the mustache and those calm eyes.

Charli XCX Joins Martin Scorsese's ‘What Happens at Night'

Charli’s role is under wraps, but she's in good company, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson and Jared Harris leading the cast.

‘Star Wars: Starfighter' Has Cost $226M So Far, and It's Not Close to Done

Shawn Levy's "Star Wars: Starfighter" wrapped shooting last December, well ahead of its May 28, 2027 release. Now we're getting a look at what it's costing Disney — let’s hope this one is a success.

Brad Bird's Next Directing Gig Will Be Live-Action ‘1906’ — and It's Why He Isn't Doing 'Incredibles 3'

Based on James Dalessandro's 2004 novel, "1906" chronicles the San Francisco earthquake and the fires that followed, which killed more than 3,000 people and destroyed over 80% of the city.

Lucrecia Martel's Next Film ‘Gente’ Is Sci-Fi, and the Script Is Finished

Martel has only made a handful of features in 25 years ("La Ciénaga," "The Holy Girl," "The Headless Woman," "Zama"), and every one of them has been an event for festival audiences.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

Sadie Soverall was just let go after briefly filming on Corbet's new film — no official reason given. She had the lead role. Corbet has replaced her, last minute, with Lily McInerny.

Ron Howard’s ‘Alone at Dawn’ Starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway Sets Christmas 2027 Release

This is the adaptation of the nonfiction book by Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz. It wrapped production in February and has been in post-production ever since. The film test-screened a few months ago.

Jeremy Saulnier’s Next Film Retitled to ‘Slayground,’ Current Runtime is 2.5 Hours, Plot Details

Jeremy Saulnier’s mysterious A24 project, formerly “October,” still has no release date. You’d think, given that it has been in post-production for almost a year now.

Jemima Kirke and Alexi Wasser to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

A few months ago, Deadline reported that Woody Allen's next film, set in Madrid and carrying a $14M budget, will be "largely English-language" and feature a "high-profile cast."

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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