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Tarantino Cancels “The Movie Critic,” Focuses on Cliff Booth Sequel

8/16/2025

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Quentin Tarantino canceled “The Movie Critic” due to a lack of excitement and similarities to his past work.
He confirmed the project, originally intended as a TV series, was unrelated to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Tarantino is currently developing “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” a sequel, and plans to create a play for 2026.

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Quentin Tarantino canceled “The Movie Critic” due to a lack of excitement and similarities to his past work.
He confirmed the project, originally intended as a TV series, was unrelated to “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”
Tarantino is currently developing “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” a sequel, and plans to create a play for 2026.