History of Quentin Tarantino in Timeline
Quentin Tarantino is a highly influential American filmmaker, actor, and author known for his distinctive style characterized by graphic violence, extensive dialogue, profanity, and pop culture references. His work has garnered a dedicated fan base and widespread critical acclaim, with some considering him the most influential director of his generation. He's earned numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and four Golden Globes. His films have collectively grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide.
1956: Context of Freedom's Fury
In 1956, the Blood in the Water match, a water polo match between Hungary and the USSR at the Melbourne Olympics, occurred, which was the subject of the documentary Freedom's Fury that Tarantino helped produce.
1960: Tarantino considers Psycho II superior
In 1960, the original Psycho was released but Tarantino considers Psycho II to be superior.
1960: Godard's Breathless as formative influence
The 1960 version of Breathless, by Jean-Luc Godard, is cited as a formative influence on Tarantino.
March 27, 1963: Quentin Tarantino's Birth
On March 27, 1963, Quentin Jerome Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Connie McHugh and Tony Tarantino.
1966: Move to Los Angeles
In 1966, Quentin Tarantino's mother moved with him back to Los Angeles.
1966: Original Broadway Run of Wait Until Dark
In 1966, the original play 'Wait Until Dark' was first performed on Broadway.
1971: Watching Carnal Knowledge
In 1971, Tarantino's mother allowed him to watch more mature movies, such as Carnal Knowledge.
1972: Watching Deliverance
In 1972, Tarantino's mother allowed him to watch more mature movies, such as Deliverance.
1973: Detroit 9000 released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1973, Detroit 9000, dir. Arthur Marks, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1973: Divorce and return to Knoxville
In 1973, after his mother divorced Curtis Zastoupil and received a misdiagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, Tarantino was again sent to live with his grandparents in Knoxville.
1975: Switchblade Sisters released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1975, Switchblade Sisters, dir. Jack Hill, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1977: Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit
At the age of 14, in 1977, Tarantino wrote one of his earliest works, a screenplay called Captain Peachfuzz and the Anchovy Bandit that was based on the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit.
1977: Roman Polanski rape case
In 1977 Roman Polanski raped then-13-year-old Samantha Geimer.
1977: The Mighty Peking Man released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1977, The Mighty Peking Man, dir. Ho Meng Hua, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1977: The Movie Critic film was set
In 1977, the film The Movie Critic, which Tarantino later adapted into a film script before deciding not to pursue the project in either format, was set.
1977: Setting of 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'
The film 'The Adventures of Cliff Booth', written and produced by Quentin Tarantino but directed by David Fincher, is set in 1977 as a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
1981: Blow Out and Roadgames influence Tarantino
In 1981, Brian De Palma's Blow Out influenced Tarantino to cast John Travolta in Pulp Fiction. He also listed the Australian suspense film Roadgames as another favorite film.
1981: The Beyond released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1981, The Beyond, dir. Lucio Fulci, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1983: Breathless remake influences Reservoir Dogs
In 1983, Jim McBride's remake of Breathless captivated Tarantino, inspiring him to include a Silver Surfer poster in Mr. Orange's apartment in Reservoir Dogs.
1983: Tarantino considers Psycho II superior
In 1983, Quentin Tarantino considers the 1983 film Psycho II to be superior to the original 1960 film Psycho.
1986: First Hollywood Job
In 1986, Tarantino was employed in his first Hollywood job, working as a production assistant on Dolph Lundgren's exercise video, Maximum Potential.
1987: My Best Friend's Birthday
In 1987, Quentin Tarantino co-wrote and directed My Best Friend's Birthday. It was left uncompleted, but some of its dialogue was included in True Romance.
1987: Tarantino appreciates Ishtar
In 1987, Tarantino appreciated Elaine May's 1987 film Ishtar, despite its reputation as a box-office flop.
November 19, 1988: Broadcast of The Golden Girls episode
On November 19, 1988, Quentin Tarantino played an Elvis impersonator in "Sophia's Wedding: Part 1", an episode in the fourth season of The Golden Girls.
January 1992: Release of Reservoir Dogs at Sundance
In January 1992, Tarantino's crime thriller Reservoir Dogs was released and screened at the Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews.
1992: Release of Reservoir Dogs
In 1992, Quentin Tarantino's career began with the release of the independent crime film Reservoir Dogs, which he wrote, directed and acted in.
1992: Eddie Presley role
In 1992, Tarantino had a minor acting role in Eddie Presley.
1993: Sale and Disowning of Natural Born Killers Script
In 1993, Quentin Tarantino sold his script for Natural Born Killers. It was rewritten, and he received only a story credit. He later disowned the film.
1993: Sonatine released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1993, Sonatine, dir. Takeshi Kitano, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1993: Release of True Romance
In 1993, Tarantino's screenplay True Romance was optioned and the film was eventually released.
1994: Chungking Express released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1994, Chungking Express, dir. Wong Kar-wai, was released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1994: Uncredited Rewrite on It's Pat
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino did an uncredited rewrite on the film It's Pat.
1994: Feud with Denzel Washington
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino had an on-set feud with Denzel Washington during the filming of Crimson Tide over "racist dialogue" added to the script. Washington later apologized to Tarantino.
1994: Palme d'Or Win for Pulp Fiction
In 1994, Quentin Tarantino won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Pulp Fiction.
1994: Minor Acting Roles
In 1994, Tarantino had minor acting roles in The Coriolis Effect, Sleep With Me, and Somebody to Love.
1994: Pulp Fiction Release and Awards
In 1994, Tarantino wrote, directed, and acted in Pulp Fiction. He received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, shared with Roger Avary, and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for the film.
1994: Success of Pulp Fiction
In 1994, Tarantino's second film, Pulp Fiction, was a major success, winning awards such as the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
1995: Relationship with Mira Sorvino
In 1995, Quentin Tarantino began dating actress Mira Sorvino. He accompanied her to the 68th Oscars ceremony.
1995: Uncredited work on Crimson Tide
In 1995, Quentin Tarantino did an uncredited rewrite on the film Crimson Tide.
1995: Rolling Thunder Pictures formed
In 1995, Quentin Tarantino formed Rolling Thunder Pictures with Miramax to release independent and foreign films.
1995: Minor Acting Roles
In 1995, Tarantino had minor acting roles in All-American Girl and Destiny Turns on the Radio.
1995: Four Rooms and Desperado
In 1995, Tarantino participated in the anthology film Four Rooms and had a supporting role in Desperado.
1995: Interview with Tony Tarantino
In 1995, Tony Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino's biological father, was interviewed for a biography by Jami Bernard. Quentin Tarantino considered the interview "pretty tasteless."
1996: Hard Core Logo and Curdled released by Rolling Thunder Pictures
In 1996, Hard Core Logo, dir. Bruce McDonald, and Curdled, dir. Reb Braddock, were released by Rolling Thunder Pictures.
1996: From Dusk till Dawn writing assignment and acting role
In 1996, One of Tarantino's first paid writing assignments was for From Dusk till Dawn, which Rodriguez directed later in 1996, re-teaming with Tarantino in another acting role, alongside Harvey Keitel, George Clooney and Juliette Lewis.
1996: Uncredited work on The Rock
In 1996, Quentin Tarantino did an uncredited rewrite on the film The Rock.
1996: From Dusk till Dawn
In 1996, Quentin Tarantino wrote and starred in the action horror film From Dusk till Dawn.
1996: Minor Acting Roles
In 1996, Tarantino had minor acting roles in Girl 6 and starred in Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair video game.
October 1997: Assault on Don Murphy and Lawsuit
In October 1997, Quentin Tarantino physically assaulted Don Murphy at the AGO restaurant in West Hollywood, California. This followed the publication of Killer Instinct, a book critical of Tarantino. Murphy filed a $5 million lawsuit, which ended with Tarantino paying Murphy $450 by court order.
1997: Rolling Thunder Pictures shuts down
By 1997, Miramax had shut down Rolling Thunder Pictures due to poor sales.
1997: Approached by Major Studios
In 1997, Following the success of Reservoir Dogs, Tarantino was approached by major film studios and offered projects that included Speed and Men in Black, but he instead retreated to Amsterdam to work on his script for Pulp Fiction.
1997: Spike Lee questions Tarantino's use of racial slurs
In 1997, Spike Lee questioned Quentin Tarantino's use of racial slurs in his films, especially the N-word, particularly in Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown.
1997: Jackie Brown release
In 1997, Tarantino's third feature film, Jackie Brown, an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, was released to positive reviews.
1997: Release of Jackie Brown
In 1997, Tarantino's third film as director, Jackie Brown, which paid homage to blaxploitation films, was released.
1997: Incident with Chris Connelly
In 1997, during the Oscars ceremony, Quentin Tarantino confronted Chris Connelly, then-MTV News host, pulling Mira Sorvino away from him and spitting at him. This was due to a story Connelly had been involved with regarding an interview with Tarantino's biological father in 1995.
March 1998: Separation from Mira Sorvino
In March 1998, Quentin Tarantino and Mira Sorvino separated, releasing a statement expressing continued affection but acknowledging a mutual decision to part ways.
1998: Broadway Debut in Wait Until Dark
In 1998, Tarantino made his major Broadway stage debut as an amoral psycho killer in a revival of the 1966 play Wait Until Dark, which received unfavorable reviews.
2001: Tarantino produces US release of Iron Monkey
In 2001, Quentin Tarantino produced the US release of the Hong Kong martial arts film Iron Monkey, which grossed over $14 million worldwide.
2002: Portrayal of McKenas Cole in Alias
From 2002, Tarantino portrayed villain McKenas Cole in the ABC television series Alias.
2003: Relationship with Sofia Coppola
In 2003, Quentin Tarantino began a romantic relationship with filmmaker Sofia Coppola.
2003: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 1
In 2003, Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed Kill Bill: Volume 1, the martial arts film.
2003: Howard Stern Interview
In 2003, during an interview with Howard Stern, Quentin Tarantino defended Roman Polanski against charges of raping a 13-year-old in 1977, claiming Polanski's actions were "not rape" and the victim "wanted to have it".
2004: Tarantino brings Hero to the US
In 2004, Quentin Tarantino brought the Chinese martial arts film Hero to the US. It opened at number one at the box office and earned $53.5 million.
2004: Release of Kill Bill: Volume 2
In 2004, Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed Kill Bill: Volume 2, completing the two-volume martial arts film.
2004: Cannes Film Festival Jury President
In 2004, Tarantino served as president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, where Volume 2 of Kill Bill was screened out of competition.
May 2005: Directing "Grave Danger" for CSI
In May 2005, Tarantino co-wrote and directed "Grave Danger", the fifth season finale of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2005: Icon of the Decade Award
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was awarded the honorary Icon of the Decade at the 10th Empire Awards.
2005: Time 100 List
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
2005: End of Relationship with Sofia Coppola
In 2005, Quentin Tarantino's romantic relationship with Sofia Coppola ended. They have remained friends since their breakup.
2006: Hostel opens at number one
In 2006, Hostel, another "Quentin Tarantino presents" production, opened at number one at the box office with a $20.1 million opening weekend. Tarantino also presented The Protector in 2006.
2006: Tarantino helps produce Freedom's Fury
In 2006, while negotiating with Lucy Liu for Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino helped produce the Hungarian sports documentary Freedom's Fury about the Blood in the Water match at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
August 2007: Tarantino praises Filipino directors
In August 2007, while teaching in Manila, Tarantino cited Filipino directors Cirio H. Santiago, Eddie Romero and Gerardo de León as personal icons from the 1970s, particularly praising De Leon's films.
2007: Tarantino praises Sally Menke
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino described editor Sally Menke, who worked on all his films until her death, as "hands down my number one collaborator".
2007: Release of Death Proof
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino made the exploitation-slasher film Death Proof, which was part of Grindhouse.
2007: Tarantino produces Hostel: Part II
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino was a producer of the film Hostel: Part II.
2007: Top 100 Living Geniuses
In 2007, Quentin Tarantino was included on The Daily Telegraph list of "Top 100 Living Geniuses".
October 2008: Filming of Inglourious Basterds
In October 2008, filming began on Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, provisionally titled "Inglorious Bastards".
2008: Tarantino produces Hell Ride
In 2008, Quentin Tarantino produced Hell Ride, a revenge biker film directed by Larry Bishop.
August 2009: Release of Inglourious Basterds
In August 2009, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was released to positive reviews, achieving the highest box office gross in the US and Canada for its release weekend. Tarantino received his second nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
2009: Meeting Daniella Pick
In 2009, Quentin Tarantino met Israeli singer Daniella Pick, whom he later married, when he was in Israel promoting Inglourious Basterds.
2009: Release of Inglourious Basterds
In 2009, Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds, an alternate account of World War II, was released.
2009: Confrontation with David Letterman
In 2009, before appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman to promote Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino had a heated phone call with Letterman over jokes made about Tarantino's former girlfriend. Tarantino threatened Letterman, who then demanded an apology right before the show went live, which Tarantino begrudgingly conceded.
February 2010: Tarantino buys New Beverly Cinema
In February 2010, Quentin Tarantino bought the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, allowing the previous owners to continue operating it.
2011: Honorary César Award
In 2011, Quentin Tarantino was given an Honorary César by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.
2011: Tarantino recognized with Music+Film Award
In 2011, Quentin Tarantino was recognized at the 16th Critics' Choice Awards with the inaugural Music+Film Award for his choice of music in his films.
2011: Production begins on Django Unchained
In 2011, production started on Django Unchained, a film set in the Southern United States about the revenge of a former slave. Quentin Tarantino desired to produce a Spaghetti Western, which he named "a southern", to address America's history with slavery through genre films.
2012: Lifetime Achievement Award from Rome Film Festival
In 2012, Quentin Tarantino received a lifetime achievement award from the Rome Film Festival.
2012: Release of Django Unchained
In 2012, Quentin Tarantino released Django Unchained, a slave revenge Spaghetti Western which earned him his second Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
2012: Tarantino's favorite films listed in Sight and Sound poll
In 2012, for the Sight and Sound directors' poll, Quentin Tarantino listed his 12 favorite films: Apocalypse Now, The Bad News Bears, Carrie, Dazed and Confused, The Great Escape, His Girl Friday, Jaws, Pretty Maids All in a Row, Rolling Thunder, Sorcerer, Taxi Driver, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
November 2013: Tarantino announces new Western film
In November 2013, Quentin Tarantino announced that he was working on a new Western film, which would not be a sequel to Django Unchained.
2013: Most Studied Director
In 2013, a survey revealed that Quentin Tarantino was the most-studied director in the United Kingdom, ahead of Alfred Hitchcock, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
2013: Interview on Channel 4 News
In 2013, while promoting Django Unchained in the UK, Quentin Tarantino reacted angrily during an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4 News. He refused to answer questions about the link between movie violence and real-life violence, stating he was "shutting [his] butt down" and declaring "I'm not your slave and you're not my master. You can't make me dance to your tune. I'm not a monkey."
January 11, 2014: The Hateful Eight title revealed
On January 11, 2014, it was revealed that Tarantino's new Western film would be titled The Hateful Eight.
January 2014: The Hateful Eight script leaked
In January 2014, the script for The Hateful Eight was leaked, leading Tarantino to consider abandoning the project and publishing it as a novel instead. The script had been shared with Bruce Dern, Tim Roth, and Michael Madsen.
April 19, 2014: Live reading of The Hateful Eight script
On April 19, 2014, Quentin Tarantino directed a live reading of the leaked script for The Hateful Eight at the United Artists Theater in the Ace Hotel Los Angeles. He mentioned that he was working on new drafts with a different ending.
2014: Tarantino takes active role in New Beverly Cinema
Starting in 2014, Quentin Tarantino took a more active role in programming film screenings at the New Beverly, showcasing his own films and prints from his personal collection.
January 2015: Filming of The Hateful Eight commences
In January 2015, filming for The Hateful Eight went ahead as planned with a new script draft.
October 2015: Attendance at Protest Rally
In October 2015, Quentin Tarantino attended a rally in New York protesting police brutality, where he delivered a speech condemning murder and calling perpetrators "murderers."
December 25, 2015: The Hateful Eight released in 70 mm
On December 25, 2015, The Hateful Eight was released as a roadshow presentation in 70 mm film-format theaters.
December 30, 2015: The Hateful Eight released in digital theaters
On December 30, 2015, The Hateful Eight was released in digital theaters, receiving mostly positive reviews from critics.
2015: Support for Barack Obama and Black Lives Matter
In 2015, Quentin Tarantino stated that Barack Obama is his favorite president and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
2015: Release of The Hateful Eight
In 2015, Quentin Tarantino's eighth film, The Hateful Eight, a revisionist Western thriller, was released.
June 30, 2017: Engagement to Daniella Pick
On June 30, 2017, Quentin Tarantino became engaged to Israeli singer Daniella Pick, daughter of musician Zvika Pick.
July 2017: Tarantino's next film about Manson Family murders reported
In July 2017, reports surfaced that Quentin Tarantino's next project would be a film based on the Manson Family murders.
October 18, 2017: Interview on Harvey Weinstein Allegations
On October 18, 2017, Quentin Tarantino discussed sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein in an interview. He mentioned his then-girlfriend Mira Sorvino had shared her experience with Weinstein in the mid-1990s and that Tarantino confronted Weinstein, who apologized. Tarantino admitted to marginalizing the incidents at the time.
2017: Weinstein Scandal
In 2017, allegations against Harvey Weinstein surfaced, leading Quentin Tarantino to reflect on past interactions and express regret over his handling of the situation.
February 3, 2018: Uma Thurman's Assault Allegations
On February 3, 2018, Uma Thurman, actress in Kill Bill, revealed in an interview with The New York Times that Harvey Weinstein had sexually assaulted her, which she reported to Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino said he confronted Weinstein and banned him from contacting Thurman during the film's production.
February 2018: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood title and cast announced
In February 2018, the title of Tarantino's film was announced as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Leonardo DiCaprio was cast as Rick Dalton, Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, and Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate. Also, in wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations, Tarantino severed ties to The Weinstein Company and Miramax.
November 28, 2018: Marriage to Daniella Pick
On November 28, 2018, Quentin Tarantino married Daniella Pick in a Reform Jewish ceremony at their Beverly Hills home.
2018: Criticism and Apology for Polanski Comments
In 2018, Quentin Tarantino faced criticism after a 2003 Howard Stern interview resurfaced, where he defended Roman Polanski regarding rape charges. The victim, Samantha Geimer, also criticized his comments. Within days, Tarantino apologized, admitting he was wrong and had played devil's advocate.
July 2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood theatrically released
In July 2019, Sony Pictures theatrically released Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which received critical acclaim. The film premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, where it was in competition for the Palme d'Or.
2019: Release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Quentin Tarantino's ninth film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a comedy-drama set in the late 1960s, was released.
2019: Response to Margot Robbie Question at Cannes
In 2019, during the Cannes Film Festival at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood press conference, Quentin Tarantino responded indignantly to a journalist's question about Margot Robbie's limited lines in the film, stating "I just reject your hypothesis" without further explanation.
January 2020: Splitting Time Between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles
As of January 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick were splitting their time between Tel Aviv and Los Angeles, leading Tarantino to learn Hebrew.
February 22, 2020: Birth of Son in Israel
On February 22, 2020, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's son was born in Israel.
June 2020: Tarantino becomes a critic on Rotten Tomatoes
In June 2020, Quentin Tarantino became an officially recognized critic on Rotten Tomatoes, where his reviews are part of the "Tomatometer" rating. He has published over 30 film reviews on his New Beverly Cinema website.
2020: Two-Book Deal with HarperCollins
In 2020, Quentin Tarantino signed a two-book deal with HarperCollins, leading to the publication of his first novel and a book on cinema.
June 2021: Announcement of Podcast with Roger Avary
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino announced plans to start a podcast with Roger Avary, named after Video Archives, a video rental store where they worked. The podcast would feature them examining films that could have been rented at the store.
June 2021: Declaration of Atheism
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino declared that he was an atheist.
June 2021: Publication of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" Novelization
In June 2021, Quentin Tarantino published his first novel, a novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It received positive reviews from The New York Times and The Guardian.
June 2021: Regret over Weinstein's Misconduct
In June 2021, on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Quentin Tarantino expressed regret for not taking further action against Harvey Weinstein before the 2017 scandal, stating he was unaware of the extent of Weinstein's misconduct. He reflected on his past relationship with Weinstein, who he once admired for his career support.
2021: Tarantino purchases Vista Theatre
In 2021, Quentin Tarantino announced that he had purchased the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles, intending to keep it a first-run theatre showing movies only on film.
2021: Publication of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novelization
In 2021, Quentin Tarantino's debut novel, a novelization of his film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", was published.
July 3, 2022: Birth of Daughter in Israel
On July 3, 2022, Quentin Tarantino and Daniella Pick's second child, a daughter, was born in Israel.
July 19, 2022: Premiere of Video Archives Podcast
On July 19, 2022, the Video Archives podcast, hosted by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, premiered. The podcast features the directors and guests discussing films that could have been available at their former video rental store.
November 1, 2022: Publication of Cinema Speculation
On November 1, 2022, Quentin Tarantino's second book, Cinema Speculation, about films of the New Hollywood era and inspired by film critic Pauline Kael, was published.
November 2022: Tarantino announces eight-episode television series
In November 2022, Quentin Tarantino announced plans to shoot an eight-episode television series in 2023, although no details were provided.
October 7, 2023: Visit to Israeli Military Base
On October 7, 2023, Quentin Tarantino visited a military base in southern Israel to "boost the morale" of Israeli troops in response to the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
August 2024: Support for Kamala Harris
In August 2024, Quentin Tarantino expressed his intention to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election on Bill Maher's podcast Club Random.
January 2025: Tarantino expresses no rush for final film
In January 2025, at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino stated that he was in "no hurry" to make his final film, preferring to wait at least a year and prioritize writing a stage play instead.
December 2025: Criticism of Actors on Podcast
In December 2025, Quentin Tarantino criticized the acting of Paul Dano, Owen Wilson, and Matthew Lillard during an appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. He particularly disliked Dano's performance in There Will Be Blood, leading to criticism from industry peers such as Daniel Day-Lewis and George Clooney. Lillard responded at GalaxyCon, expressing hurt feelings.
2025: Sweep of Critics Awards
As of 2025, Quentin Tarantino, for his work on Pulp Fiction, was the first director to ever sweep "The Big Four" critics awards (LA, NBR, NY, NSFC) and the first of the five directors to do so.
March 2026: Production of The Popinjay Cavalier
By March 2026, Quentin Tarantino began production on the play The Popinjay Cavalier, which is set to debut at the West End theatres in early 2027.
2026: Production of The Adventures of Cliff Booth
In 2026, Quentin Tarantino wrote and produced the film The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood set in 1977, but chose David Fincher to direct it.
2027: Debut of The Popinjay Cavalier
In early 2027, the play The Popinjay Cavalier is set to debut at the West End theatres, with production beginning in March 2026.
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