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One Battle After Another’ Opens With Rave Reviews and Cautious Box-Office Outlook

Critics laud Paul Thomas Anderson’s large‑format epic despite modest opening projections.

Overview

  • Warner Bros. launched the film in theaters and premium formats on Sept. 26 with Leonardo DiCaprio leading an ensemble cast.
  • $3.1 million in Thursday previews set up a U.S. weekend projected around $20–25 million, with some reports pointing to roughly $45 million worldwide.
  • The movie holds a 98% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, a career high for Anderson per Forbes, fueling early awards buzz.
  • Reports cite a production budget of roughly $130–150 million, with Variety estimating about $300 million needed to break even.
  • Exhibition and marketing emphasize the big‑screen experience, with rare VistaVision, 70mm and IMAX presentations and an intentionally unconventional campaign.