Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another Filmed Across California Cities Hits Theaters

The film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall, was filmed extensively across California locations including Sacramento, Stockton, and San Diego County. The production showcased large-scale scenes such as car chases and a bank explosion in Sacramento, and incorporated local landmarks in Stockton and San Diego, including the Otay Mesa Immigration Detention Center and The Westgate Hotel, highlighting regional architecture and social themes. Warner Bros. invested around $7 million in the San Diego area, supporting local businesses and employing numerous extras and technicians. The movie, a mix of action, comedy, and political satire, features a storyline about a washed-up revolutionary and touches on real-life issues like immigration. Residents in filming locations experienced street closures and were excited to spot stars, while local establishments catered to the production crew's unique food requests. The film opened in theaters in late September 2025, drawing attention to the diverse Californian settings and the scale of the production.