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One Battle After Another’ Faces $100 Million Loss Projection as Warner Bros. Disputes Reports

High costs plus exhibitor splits underpin the projection, with receipts far below a roughly $300 million break-even.

Overview

  • The film’s worldwide gross stands near $141.8 million, with about $56.6 million domestic and $85.2 million international.
  • Variety reported production spending above $130 million and roughly $70 million on promotion, while other outlets peg production as high as $170 million.
  • Warner Bros. publicly refuted the anonymous loss estimates and pointed to more than $4 billion in 2025 slate revenue, which trades noted reflects ticket sales rather than profits.
  • Reports note Leonardo DiCaprio typically has first‑dollar gross participation, which directs a portion of box office revenue to talent before cost recovery.
  • The Paul Thomas Anderson release opened Sept. 26 at No. 1 with a $22 million debut and continues its theatrical run with an ongoing awards campaign.