Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Quentin Tarantino Steps Down as Director of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" Sequel
Quentin Tarantino won't be directing the sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
He wasn't excited to do it and wants to make his final film something new.
David Fincher will direct instead, but Tarantino, who wrote the script, will be available if needed.
Tarantino also mentioned his abandoned project, "The Movie Critic", which would not have included characters from his other film.
Quentin Tarantino will not direct the sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
Tarantino cited a lack of enthusiasm for directing the sequel as the reason.
David Fincher will direct the sequel, and Tarantino wrote the script.
Brad Pitt will reprise his role as Cliff Booth in the sequel.
Tarantino stated he will be available if needed during the film's production.
- Who
- Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Brad Pitt are the key people involved.
- What
- Quentin Tarantino is not directing the sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
- When
- The decision was recently announced.
- Where
- The setting of the article is unspecified, discussing the future of the movie.
- Why
- Tarantino wasn't enthusiastic about directing the sequel.
Tarantino's Perspective
Fincher's Perspective
Reasons for Not Directing
Tarantino's Perspective
Lack of enthusiasm for sequel
Fincher's Perspective
Desire to work with David Fincher.
- Movie Title
- "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
- Original Director
- Quentin Tarantino
- Sequel Director
- David Fincher
- Tarantino's Role
- Writer
- Main Actor
- Brad Pitt
- Original Release
- 2019