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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Opens to Rave Reviews

The Pynchon-inspired action satire pairs large-scale spectacle with a focused father–daughter story.

Overview

  • The film opens in much of Latin America on September 25 and in the United States on September 26, with Warner Bros. releasing in standard formats and IMAX.
  • Regional coverage reports overwhelmingly positive early reception, including a cited 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Written and directed by Anderson, the feature reworks Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland and stars Leonardo DiCaprio with Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and newcomer Chase Infiniti.
  • The plot centers on ex-revolutionary Bob Ferguson, who confronts his past to protect his daughter when a former adversary resurfaces.
  • Critics note this is Anderson’s most expensive production to date, with reports estimating a budget near $150 million and stressing its made-for-cinema scale.