One Battle After Another Breaks 23-Year Rotten Tomatoes Record

Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has been met with critical acclaim and strong early box office performance, marking a significant success in both artists' careers. The film, adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel "Vineland," features a politically charged, darkly humorous narrative with intense action sequences, including standout car chases, and explores themes of revolution and conflict. It holds a 98% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest for any P.T. Anderson film and the highest-rated DiCaprio movie on the platform, surpassing previous records including "Catch Me If You Can." Early box office previews have brought in $3.1 million, outpacing DiCaprio’s previous films like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "The Revenant," though its opening weekend is projected to be lower than "The Revenant." The film is seen as a frontrunner for major awards, potentially competing with other top films like "Sinners," and has been praised for its originality and bold political themes, solidifying its status as a standout thriller in 2025.