Steven Spielberg Praises Paul Thomas Anderson’s Anticipated 'One Battle After Another'

Paul Thomas Anderson's upcoming film, One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has received high praise from director Steven Spielberg, who called it an "insane movie" with more action in the first hour than all of Anderson's previous films combined. Spielberg lauded the film's blend of bizarre yet relevant elements, comparing its tone to Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove for its absurdist comedy that reflects contemporary societal issues. The movie, based loosely on Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland, features DiCaprio as a former revolutionary forced to protect his daughter from an old enemy, supported by a strong cast including Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. Anderson revealed his long struggle to adapt the novel, ultimately combining various stories and focusing on themes of fatherhood and past conflicts. Early press reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with some critics calling it their favorite film of the year. The film is set to premiere in theaters on September 26, 2025.