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David Fincher news
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The gist
David Fincher's US Squid Game spin-off is dead per reports. His Cliff Booth film arrives on Netflix December 23.
Background
David Fincher, known for films like Fight Club and The Social Network, had been developing a US version of the hit Korean series Squid Game for Netflix. The project, reportedly titled Heckler, was long rumored and seemed to gain momentum when Cate Blanchett appeared in the Korean finale. However, recent reports indicate Netflix has pulled the plug, possibly due to Fincher's focus on his upcoming film The Adventures of Cliff Booth.
How it unfolded
- recentlyReports emerge that Netflix has cancelled David Fincher's US Squid Game spin-off, which had a working title of Heckler.
- Aug 11, 2026Empire reports that the US Squid Game series from David Fincher is no longer moving ahead.
- Aug 13, 2026Popverse confirms the cancellation, noting Fincher is currently working on The Adventures of Cliff Booth.
Who’s saying what
- Reports
- Multiple outlets report the spin-off is dead, though Netflix has not officially announced cancellation.
- Fans
- Fans had theorized the spin-off might link to Cate Blanchett's appearance as an American recruiter in the Korean finale.
Still unverified
The cancellation is based on reports; Netflix has not officially confirmed. The working title 'Heckler' is also unconfirmed.