Brad Pitt’s return as one of Hollywood’s most entertaining fictional stuntmen is heading for an interesting reception at the box office, even before audiences get the chance to see the film. Netflix’s upcoming The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth has encountered resistance from two major American cinema chains, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark, which have reportedly declined to screen the film on their IMAX screens.

The decision is particularly interesting because Netflix had planned an exclusive two-week IMAX theatrical engagement beginning November 25, 2026, ahead of the film’s arrival on its streaming platform on December 23.…