Overview

• Paul Thomas Anderson’s film opens in theaters Friday, led by Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary trying to protect his daughter.
• In new interviews, Anderson called the Charlie Kirk killing a horrible murder and said the movie’s political violence is very far from reality.
• Co-star Sean Penn told Vanity Fair he was not surprised by the Kirk shooting and voiced concern about rising political violence.
• Early reception is strong, with critics praising the film and aggregate scores hovering in the high 90s on Rotten Tomatoes, even as some reviews note unevenness and length.
• Industry trackers expect a $20–$25 million U.S. opening, and Variety reports the production cost exceeds $130 million with an estimated ~$300 million global take needed to break even theatrically.