Netflix’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Won’t Play in Regal and Cinemark Imax Theaters

Netflix's David Fincher-directed movie, "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth," will not receive an Imax release at Regal or Cinemark theaters. The film, a Quentin Tarantino-scripted follow-up to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" starring Brad Pitt, was initially planned for a two-week Imax-only run during Thanksgiving. However, Cinemark and Regal have declined to show the movie during this period, shifting their Imax screens to other films like "The Hunger Games" prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping."

The remaining screenings will be limited to around 550 theaters worldwide, with 200 in the United States. This decision showcases the differing strategies of the major theater chains during the profitable Thanksgiving weekend. AMC has taken advantage of this opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Netflix by screening "Cliff Booth," while Regal and Cinemark are prioritizing other high-profile releases.

"Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," the second prequel to the popular YA novel series, is expected to outperform "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth" at the box office, with presales projecting an opening weekend of at least $65 million.