One Battle After Another is the new film from Paul Thomas Anderson with Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role. The movie follows a former revolutionary who must find his missing daughter when an old enemy returns. It opens in the United States on September 26, 2025. Select preview screenings begin September 24.
Fast facts
- U.S. release date: September 26, 2025. Previews start September 24.
- Runtime: 162 minutes.
- Rating: R for language, drug use, sexual content, and violence. UK rating 15.
- Formats: VistaVision, 70mm film, and IMAX in select locations.
- Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures.
One Battle After Another Release date and early showings
Tickets are rolling out for early IMAX 70mm “fan first” events on September 24. General release follows on September 26 across the U.S. If you want the large-format presentation, check listings for IMAX 70mm venues in your area.
Runtime and rating
The official runtime is 2 hours and 41 minutes. The film is rated R in the U.S. for pervasive language, drug use, sexual content, and violence. The BBFC lists a 15 certificate in the U.K.
Formats: IMAX, 70mm and more
Anderson shot the movie for a premium theatrical experience. The studio confirms VistaVision and 70mm film presentations, with IMAX engagements planned. If you enjoy film prints or premium large format, this is one to seek out in those formats.
Cast and crew
Lead roles include Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and newcomer Chase Infiniti. Paul Thomas Anderson writes and directs. Jonny Greenwood composes.
What is One Battle After Another about
A former revolutionary living off the grid is pushed back into action when his daughter disappears and an old foe resurfaces. Expect a mix of tension, dark humor, and road-movie momentum across California and the borderlands.
Is One Battle After Another based on a book?
The film is inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland. It is not a straight adaptation, but it borrows themes and a father-daughter dynamic.
Early reception
Early critic scores are very strong, with a high Tomatometer and raves highlighting the scope and energy. If that holds through opening weekend, awards talk is likely.
