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DiCaprio Champions Box Office, Calls Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' a Theater-First Experience

The film carries a reported $130 million budget with an opening forecast of $20–25 million.

Overview

  • In a Variety interview, Leonardo DiCaprio said ticket sales remain meaningful in an era of abundant streaming because they reflect audiences choosing a communal cinema experience.
  • He highlighted that Anderson shot the film in Vista Vision, a rarely used large-format process, to deliver an immersive big-screen presentation.
  • Variety reports the production cost is about $130 million and projects a $20–25 million opening this weekend.
  • The movie premiered to euphoric reviews earlier in September, generating immediate awards buzz.
  • DiCaprio urged viewers to see the film in theaters, and his previous theatrical release earned $158 million worldwide on a reported $200 million budget.