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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Uma Batalha Após a Outra’ Opens in Brazil to Rave Reviews, Awards Buzz

The long-gestating adaptation arrives as a high-budget gamble reframed by critical acclaim.

Overview

  • The satire, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, follows an ex-revolutionary in a fictional United States under authoritarian rule.
  • Local listings confirm the theatrical debut across Brazilian cities, including Paraíba, São Luís, Salvador and Boa Vista.
  • Critics have delivered strong notices, with a reported 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes and praise for performances and craft.
  • Industry reporting cites an estimated US$130–175 million budget with a break-even above US$300 million, as monitoring projects an opening weekend above US$40 million worldwide.
  • DiCaprio describes the film as a timely look at polarization and extremism on both sides, while some reviews question idealized portrayals of minority characters.