Leonardo DiCaprio’s 'One Battle After Another' Opens Strong With $3.1M Previews, $25M Weekend Expected

"One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro, is a dystopian action thriller set in a future authoritarian America where a former revolutionary must rescue his daughter from a corrupt regime. The film, based on Thomas Pynchon's novel "Vineland," premiered on September 26, 2025, and has received critical acclaim, boasting a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and strong audience praise. It opened to $3.1 million in preview screenings and is projected to earn $25 million over its opening weekend, making it a strong contender at the box office and for upcoming awards, including the Oscars. Esteemed filmmaker Steven Spielberg praised the film's intense action and recommended it highly, highlighting its energetic first hour. The movie blends sharp political themes with humor and features a stellar ensemble cast, including Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. Its success marks a more mainstream turn for director Anderson while retaining his distinctive style and storytelling depth.