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Tarantino has a tenth film script but is waiting to 'live a little'

Tarantino says he has finished the script for his tenth film but will wait until his new play closes; he has long said he'd retire after ten.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 8:40 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by Variety: “Quentin Tarantino Confirms He’s ‘Written a Script’ for His Tenth Film, But Won’t Pursue It Yet Because He Wants to ‘Live a Little’”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:40 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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VarietyQuentin Tarantino Confirms He’s ‘Written a Script’ for His Tenth Film, But Won’t Pursue It Yet Because He Wants to ‘Live a Little’

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorVariety reports Quentin Tarantino has finished the script for his tenth film, the one he has long said will be his last, but he won't pursue it until his new play, The Popinjay Cavalier, closes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love this! He wants to live a little, and honestly, who doesn't?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd I cannot wait to see The Popinjay Cavalier. A popinjay on a horse, I assume. Possibly two popinjays.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe script is done. The film is not being made. He's busy with the play.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the ending's all done, and he's just not going. I've left parties like that.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWaiting for a play to close. So if you want him to retire, buy fewer tickets.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTen movies, one in a drawer.

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