--- title: "Quentin Tarantino finishes tenth movie script, but heads to theater first: Sacha Baron Cohen play premieres March 2027" description: "Quentin Tarantino has completed the script for his tenth and intended final film, but will head to the theater first: his play The Popinjay Cavalier starring Sacha Baron Cohen premieres in March 2027 at London's Phoenix Theatre." date: 2026-10-19T13:04:03.048Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/tarantino-tenth-movie-theater-popinjay-cavalier tags: [quentin-tarantino, film-industry, theater, hollywood, popinjay-cavalier, sacha-baron-cohen] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Quentin Tarantino finishes tenth movie script, but heads to theater first: Sacha Baron Cohen play premieres March 2027 ![American film director Quentin Tarantino posing at an event wearing a leather jacket](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/19/tarantino-desyatyi-film-teatr-popinjay-cavalier/tarantino-desyatyi-film-teatr-popinjay-cavalier-1.webp) ## Key Points - Tarantino has finished the script for his tenth movie, which is intended to be the final one of his directorial career - Before starting production, the director will stage the play The Popinjay Cavalier starring Sacha Baron Cohen - The play's premiere is scheduled for March 2027 at London's Phoenix Theatre, running through June 13 - The production timeline for the tenth film remains uncertain; Tarantino wants to dedicate time to family and theater first - Aside from directing, Tarantino is returning to acting in Jamie Adams's Tangled Up in Blue Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has confirmed that work on the script for his tenth feature film is complete. According to his long-standing intention, this movie is set to be the final one of his directorial career. However, as revealed in his recent appearance on the British TV show The Graham Norton Show, the director is in no rush to jump straight into filming. Instead, he intends to take a break from cinema and try his hand at a new creative format — theater. This was reported by Variety, citing Tarantino's own words during his appearance on the program. ### Script ready, but the director chooses theater «I wrote a script that I really, really like, but first I want to put on a play and figure out who I am right now. After that, I'll go back to my family, live a normal life for a bit, and only then decide what to do next,> Tarantino said on The Graham Norton Show. Thus, despite the completed script, the production timeline for the tenth film remains uncertain. The director emphasizes that he wants to shift his focus and rethink his creative journey before returning to the set. ### «The Popinjay Cavalier»: swashbuckling adventure comedy with Sacha Baron Cohen Tarantino's new project will be a theatrical production titled The Popinjay Cavalier. The play is a swashbuckling adventure comedy set in a world of intrigues, duels, and dangerous exploits. The lead role will be played by British actor Sacha Baron Cohen, widely known for his comedic personas Borat and Ali G. For Tarantino, this work will be an opportunity to master a new directing format and step outside familiar cinematic boundaries. ### Premiere at London's Phoenix Theatre — March 2027 The premiere of The Popinjay Cavalier is scheduled for March 2027 at London's Phoenix Theatre. The run will continue through June 13 of that year. Consequently, in the coming months and right up to the summer of 2027, Tarantino will likely be entirely focused on the theatrical project, postponing any questions about starting production on the tenth film until it concludes. This timeline means audiences will not see a new Tarantino movie until at least the second half of 2027, and the actual release could be pushed even further back. ### Ten movies and a return to acting Quentin Tarantino has repeatedly stated publicly his intention to cap his directorial filmography at ten feature films. The last released picture in his directorial portfolio remains Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The film received ten Academy Award nominations and won two. At the same time, Tarantino does not plan to completely abandon cinema: he is returning to acting and is set to appear in Tangled Up in Blue by Welsh director Jamie Adams. Thus, even after finishing his directing career, his presence in the industry will not end. ### What this means for the film industry Tarantino's decision to take a multi-year break between finishing a script and potentially filming is a rare occurrence for a Hollywood director of his stature. Usually, major studios and producers strive for the shortest possible turnaround between script completion and the start of production. Tarantino, by contrast, puts personal and creative priorities above commercial cycles, underlining his status as an author who works by his own rules. For fans of his cinema, this means that the tenth film, should it happen, will be the result of a lengthy creative hiatus and perhaps a fresh perspective on his craft following his theatrical experience. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Голливудский режиссер делает паузу в кино: Тарантино попробует себя в "новой роли"](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/culture/gollivudskiy-rezhiser-robit-pauzu-kino-tarantino-1792413827.html) - Primary source: Tarantino's quote from The Graham Norton Show, reported by Variety and published by Wave RBC.UA. All key facts (script completion, The Popinjay Cavalier play, Sacha Baron Cohen, Phoenix Theatre, March 2027, Tangled Up in Blue) are taken from this source. ## FAQ ### Has Tarantino finished the script for his tenth movie? Yes. According to the director himself on The Graham Norton Show, the script is written and he 'really, really likes' it. However, filming dates have not been announced. ### When and where will The Popinjay Cavalier premiere? The premiere is scheduled for March 2027 at London's Phoenix Theatre. The run will last until June 13, 2027. ### Who will star in the play? The lead role will be played by British actor Sacha Baron Cohen, known for his comedic characters Borat and Ali G. ### Will Tarantino's tenth movie happen and when? Tarantino does not rule out filming, but the timeline is undetermined. He wants to stage the play first, live a normal life with his family, and only then decide on his future career. ### Does Tarantino plan to completely retire from cinema? No. He is capping specifically his directorial filmography at ten features, but is returning to acting — appearing in Jamie Adams's Tangled Up in Blue.