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Quentin Tarantino has completed the script for what he intends to be his final film, but production will not begin anytime soon. The celebrated director revealed that he plans to focus on his upcoming stage play before returning to the project, leaving fans of his work with a longer wait ahead.
Tarantino Speaks Out on His Final Film Plans
Tarantino made the announcement during a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show. He joined host Graham Norton alongside guests Ellen DeGeneres, Colin Farrell, and Gemma Chan. It marked his first appearance on the program in over a decade.
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During the interview, Tarantino explained his thinking in his own words. “I’ve written a script that I really like, but I want to do the play and see who I am,” he said. “Then I’ll go back and spend time with my family and live a little and then see what I want to do.”
The Pulp Fiction director has long stated that he intends to retire after completing his tenth feature film. However, his comments suggest he is in no rush to move forward with that final project.
Stage Play Takes Priority
Before returning to filmmaking, Tarantino will oversee the launch of his stage production, The Popinjay Cavalier. He revealed that the project originally began as a screenplay. Over time, he decided it worked better as a play.
“I think it will be thrilling,” he said of the production.
Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, The Popinjay Cavalier will open at London’s Phoenix Theatre in March, following preview performances in late February. Described as a swashbuckling comedy, the play runs for three months and closes on June 13.
Tarantino expressed clear enthusiasm for the West End debut. “I’m keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out,” he said in a statement released when the show was first announced.
A Decorated Recent Career
Tarantino’s most recent film remains Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019. The movie featured an ensemble cast that included Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Margaret Qualley.
The film earned significant recognition at the Academy Awards. Brad Pitt won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, while Barbara Ling and Nancy Haigh took home the award for Best Production Design. In addition, Tarantino received nominations for both Best Picture and Best Director. DiCaprio also earned a Best Actor nomination for his performance.
With his final film script now complete and his stage play set to run through mid-2026, Tarantino’s return to cinema remains some way off. Nevertheless, the confirmation that the script exists will offer some reassurance to fans eager to see how the director chooses to close out his filmmaking career.
