Overview

• The film hits U.S. theaters on September 26 with an exclusive big‑screen release, including rare VistaVision, 70mm and IMAX presentations, and begins international play as early as September 24.
• Early reception remains stellar at about 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, with standing‑ovation screenings and Martin Scorsese publicly praising the movie’s craft and timeliness.
• Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a former radical drawn into a desperate search for his daughter in a politically charged satire he describes as exploring polarization and extremism.
• With a reported budget of at least $130 million, industry coverage notes skepticism about theatrical returns, with trade forecasts cited around a $20 million domestic opening.
• Awards chatter is intensifying, including talk of major nominations and attention on Sean Penn’s supporting turn, as Warner Bros. boosts promotion with new behind‑the‑scenes footage.