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Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another Opens in Mexico to Strong Reviews

Warner Bros. rolls out the $150 million Pynchon-inspired action satire starring Leonardo DiCaprio, drawing early awards buzz.

Overview

  • The film begins its Latin American rollout on September 25–26, opening in Mexico with IMAX and other large-format bookings.
  • Critics report an enthusiastic reception, with coverage citing a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score from more than 120 reviews and early audience praise.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio headlines alongside Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and newcomer Chase Infiniti.
  • The narrative tracks a onetime 1960s radical confronting a resurfaced foe after his daughter faces danger, mixing action, political satire and character-driven drama without preaching a platform.
  • Running 161 minutes, it is Anderson’s largest-scale production to date, shot on film with cinematographer Michael Bauman and featuring a score by Jonny Greenwood, fueling awards-season speculation.