Overview

• The trailer intercuts high-octane car chases and standoffs set to Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” offering a deeper look at Bob Ferguson’s mission to rescue his daughter from Col. Steven Lockjaw.
• Warner Bros. confirms that the film will bypass Venice, Toronto and New York film festivals in favor of a direct awards-season push.
• The feature marks Paul Thomas Anderson’s first collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio and co-stars Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.
• Shot on 35mm VistaVision across California and backed by a $140 million-plus budget, the production underscores Anderson’s commitment to large-scale cinematic craftsmanship.
• The studio schedules a wide theatrical and IMAX release for September 26, 2025, following international openings on September 24.