Overview

• Moderating a DGA Q&A, Steven Spielberg called the film "an insane movie" and likened its tone to Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove while noting unusually high levels of action.
• First social media reactions from film press praised it as a standout of 2025, citing big laughs, emotional impact, dazzling set pieces and early awards chatter for Sean Penn.
• Warner Bros. plans a wide theatrical release on Sept. 26.
• At the TCL Chinese Theatre premiere, Leonardo DiCaprio described his disheveled ex-revolutionary character as inspired by The Dude and said he smoked to stay in character.
• Loosely based on Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, the film features Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and newcomer Chase Infiniti.