David Fincher set to leave Netflix deal after years with streaming giant

David Fincher is set to end his long term overall deal with Netflix after choosing not to renew his agreement with the streaming company, according to a report by Bloomberg. His current deal is due to expire next year, marking a significant change after years of collaboration between the filmmaker and the streamer.

Fincher is not understood to be moving to a rival studio as part of the decision. According to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, the director does not currently feel a need to maintain a large overall agreement with any company. His representative declined to comment.

The filmmaker has maintained a close relationship with Netflix since directing and executive producing House of Cards, the service's landmark political drama. He later produced the crime series Mindhunter and the animated anthology Love, Death & Robots for the platform.

His Netflix film work has included Mank and The Killer, with his latest project, The Further Mis Adventures of Cliff Booth, still set for release through the streamer. Netflix has confirmed that the film, starring Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth, will receive a two week IMAX run beginning November 25 before arriving on Netflix on December 23.

The decision comes during a period when several established Netflix partners have moved their overall arrangements elsewhere. Shawn Levy recently agreed to a new television deal with Disney after his Netflix tenure, while the Duffer brothers moved their deal to Paramount. Variety reported that Levy will begin developing and producing projects for Disney in October 2027.

Fincher's departure from an overall arrangement does not necessarily mean the end of his work with Netflix. The filmmaker could still make future projects for the company, leaving the possibility of further collaboration open even after his current agreement expires.