The news comes from Tarantino himself, who shared the update during a rare appearance on "The Graham Norton Show," as reported by Variety. While the script for his much-anticipated final movie is finished, Tarantino indicated he won't be rushing into production. Instead, his immediate focus is on the stage.

"I’ve written a script that I really like, but I want to do the play and see who I am; then I’ll then go back and spend time with my family and live a little and then see what I want to do," Tarantino explained, signaling a deliberate pause before committing to his last big screen endeavor.

That immediate commitment is to "The Popinjay Cavalier," a theatrical production that Tarantino initially conceived as a screenplay before realizing its potential for the stage. Described as a "swashbuckling comedy," the play is set to make its debut in London's prestigious West End. Scheduled to open at the Phoenix Theatre next March, with previews beginning in late February, the production will feature actor Sacha Baron Cohen in a starring role. The play is slated for a three-month run, concluding on June 13.

Tarantino has long maintained his intention to retire from filmmaking after directing ten feature films, a count that typically excludes his early work "My Best Friend's Birthday" and segments from anthologies like "Four Rooms." His last cinematic effort was the critically acclaimed "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," released in 2019, which garnered two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Pitt.

While the wait for his final film may test the patience of his dedicated fanbase, Tarantino's detour into theatre and his desire for a personal break highlight a director taking a measured approach to his final creative chapter.