History of One Battle After Another in Timeline
One Battle After Another is a 2025 American black comedy action-thriller film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. The film centers around a former revolutionary who is thrust back into his past when a corrupt military officer begins to pursue him.
1971: Reference to The French Connection
In 1971, the film The French Connection was released. It was one of the films that Anderson and Bauman referred to, for One Battle After Another, to capture the vein of '70s cinema.
1973: Inspiration from The Last Detail
In 1973, the movie The Last Detail was released. Anderson and Bauman pointed to films like The Last Detail to get inspiration for One Battle After Another.
1990: Inspiration from Vineland Novel
In 1990, Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland was published, which later served as an inspiration for the 2025 film One Battle After Another.
1991: Inspiration from The Silence of the Lambs
In 1991, The Silence of the Lambs was released. Bauman and Anderson drew color and lighting inspiration from The Silence of the Lambs for One Battle After Another.
1997: Boogie Nights
In 1997, Boogie Nights was released. The January 2025 test screenings of One Battle After Another marked the first time since Boogie Nights that Anderson agreed to audience testing.
2002: Punch-Drunk Love
In 2002, Punch-Drunk Love was released. It was Anderson and Brion's first collaboration since Punch-Drunk Love.
2007: Success of There Will Be Blood
In 2007, Anderson's highest-grossing film, There Will Be Blood, only made $76 million.
2008: Comparison to "There Will Be Blood" Box Office
The weekend box office earning of One Battle After Another was being compared to that of Anderson's movie 'There Will Be Blood' in 2008
2009: Vineland
In 2009, Anderson previously adapted Pynchon's Inherent Vice.
2014: Inherent Vice Release
In 2014, Anderson previously adapted Pynchon's Inherent Vice into a feature film.
2017: Phantom Thread
In 2017, Phantom Thread marked Michael Bauman's first collaboration with Anderson.
June 2023: Warner Bros. Pictures Acquires Anderson's Film
In June 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures became the home for Paul Thomas Anderson's next film, which was rumored to star Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Viggo Mortensen, and Joaquin Phoenix.
January 2024: DiCaprio, Hall and Penn Confirmed to Star
In January 2024, Leonardo DiCaprio and Regina Hall were confirmed to star in Anderson's film, with Sean Penn also joining the cast. DiCaprio reportedly received $25 million for his involvement.
January 2024: Principal Photography Begins in California
In January 2024, principal photography for the film, under the working title BC Project, began in California. Filming took place across Humboldt County, and local experts were consulted.
February 2024: Film Greenlit with $115 Million Budget
In February 2024, it was reported that One Battle After Another had been greenlit with a $115 million production budget.
May 2024: Filming in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs
In May 2024, on location filming for One Battle After Another took place in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs.
June 2024: Filming in El Paso
In June 2024, filming for One Battle After Another took place in El Paso, Texas, including scenes with the El Paso Streetcars. Benicio del Toro had to quickly transition from filming The Phoenician Scheme to working on One Battle After Another.
June 2024: Principal Photography Completion
In June 2024, principal photography for One Battle After Another concluded in California. The movie employed VistaVision, marking it as one of the first films to utilize the format since the 1960s.
August 2024: Budget Reported Over $140 Million
In August 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported the film's budget was "more than $140 million." Rumors circulated that the film was inspired by Pynchon's Vineland and the film had been titled The Battle of Baktan Cross.
November 2024: Death of Adam Somner
In November 2024, Adam Somner, Anderson's first assistant director and producer, passed away. The film is dedicated to Somner.
2024: The Brutalist Released
In 2024, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist was released, it revived the high-resolution widescreen 35mm format from the 1950s. One Battle After Another also used this format.
January 2025: Test Screenings Begin
Beginning in January 2025, multiple test screenings of the film were held, confirming the rumored connection to Vineland. Anderson agreed to audience testing for the first time since Boogie Nights (1997).
March 2025: Title Confirmed and Teaser Trailer Debuts
In March 2025, the film's title was officially confirmed as One Battle After Another. Warner Bros. also debuted a teaser trailer.
March 27, 2025: DiCaprio Launches YouTube Channel
On March 27, 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio launched his own YouTube channel with the debut of the teaser trailer for One Battle After Another.
April 2025: CinemaCon Presentation
In April 2025, extended footage of One Battle After Another was shown during the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon.
July 24, 2025: Second Trailer Released
On July 24, 2025, the second trailer for One Battle After Another was released online. The film also announced it would be coming to Fortnite Creative on September 12.
August 8, 2025: Original Release Date
On August 8, 2025, One Battle After Another was originally set to be released, but was moved for a potential awards season campaign.
August 2025: Final Budget Reports
By August 2025, various reports indicated different budget figures for the film. Variety reported $175 million, while Warner Bros. stated the cost at $130 million. California shooting cost $101.6 million, with a tax credit of $8.4 million.
September 8, 2025: Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre
On September 8, 2025, One Battle After Another premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
September 2025: Additional Marketing Spending
By September 2025, reports indicated that an additional $70 million was spent on marketing for the film.
September 23, 2025: Screening at Fantastic Fest
On September 23, 2025, One Battle After Another screened at Fantastic Fest.
September 26, 2025: Score Released by Nonesuch Records
On September 26, 2025, Greenwood's score for One Battle After Another was released by Nonesuch Records.
November 14, 2025: Digital Streaming Release
On November 14, 2025, One Battle After Another was released on digital streaming services.
November 2025: Jennifer Lawrence's Praise
In November 2025, Jennifer Lawrence declared One Battle After Another "the best movie [she's] ever seen" and "the most incredible movie [she's] ever seen in [her] entire life".
November 2025: Taylor Rejects Racial Theme Critiques
In November 2025, actress Taylor rejected criticisms of the film's handling of racial themes, particularly regarding her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills, and her character being overly sexualized. She highlighted the struggles of Black women, stating that the film should spark debate.
December 2025: Inclusion in "Greatest Movie Masterpieces" Lists
In December 2025, Collider's William Smith ranked One Battle After Another 9th on his list of the "10 Greatest Movie Masterpieces of the Last 10 Years", and Diego Pineda Pacheco ranked it 8th on his list of the "10 Greatest Movie Masterpieces of the 21st Century".
December 2025: Most-Streamed Film on HBO Max
In December 2025, One Battle After Another became the most-streamed film on HBO Max within four days of its release and ranked as the No. 1 film globally on the streaming service as of December 23.
December 19, 2025: HBO Max Streaming Debut
On December 19, 2025, One Battle After Another began streaming on HBO Max.
2025: Recognition for Performances and Villain Portrayal
In 2025, David Fear of Rolling Stone called One Battle After Another a "thundering, dizzying epic" and highlighted the performances of Penn and Taylor. Taylor was also named in The Hollywood Reporter's "25 Best Movie Performances of 2025" list, and Penn's villainous portrayal was considered one of the best villain performances of 2025.
2025: Most Critics' "Best Of" Lists
In 2025, One Battle After Another appeared on more critics' annual "best of" lists than any other film, including the most 1st-place votes, with 735 lists and 212 ranking it at the top spot.
2025: Right-Wing Criticism
In 2025, One Battle After Another faced criticism from right-wing commentators for its sympathetic portrayal of anti-fascist revolutionaries and was accused of being a "left-wing" film. Commentators like David Marcus and Ben Shapiro criticized the film, with Shapiro calling it "an apologia for radical left-wing terrorism".
2025: Recognition by The New York Times and Barack Obama
In 2025, One Battle After Another ranked 1st on the "Readers' Choice" edition of The New York Times' list of "The Top Movies of 2025, According to Times Readers". Additionally, the film appeared on Barack Obama's annual list of his favorite films of the year.
2025: Widespread Acclaim and Accolades
In 2025, One Battle After Another received widespread critical acclaim and garnered numerous accolades, including recognition from the Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globes, Actor Awards, British Academy Film Awards, and the National Board of Review.
2025: Accolades and Nominations
In 2025, One Battle After Another was named one of the top 10 films by the American Film Institute and National Board of Review. At the 31st Critics' Choice Awards, it won three awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Anderson. It also received nine nominations at the 83rd Golden Globes, winning four.
2025: Best Film of the Year
In 2025, One Battle After Another was named the best film of the year by Sight and Sound and Film Comment. IndieWire's annual critics poll also voted it as the best film of 2025. Additionally, IndieWire surveyed 50 filmmakers, with 20 participants singling out One Battle After Another as one of their favorites.
2025: Release of One Battle After Another
In 2025, One Battle After Another, an American black comedy action-thriller film, was released. The film was produced, written, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and features an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro.
January 2026: Minneapolis Protest Shootings and Film Timeliness
According to Sara Murphy, one of the film's producers, the January 2026 Minneapolis protest shootings and killings by ICE agents have made One Battle After Another "devastatingly" timely. She hoped the film's success would encourage more studios to invest in similar "risky" projects.
January 2026: Taylor Reiterates Thoughts on Criticism
In January 2026, Taylor reiterated and shared further thoughts toward the criticism of her character, Perfidia, in One Battle After Another, during a previous interview. She defended the portrayal of Perfidia, stating that her character was weaponizing her sexuality for survival.
January 2026: Taylor's Interest in a Sequel or Spinoff
In January 2026, actress Taylor expressed her openness to a sequel or companion piece to One Battle After Another that would continue and expand the story of her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills, potentially utilizing unused footage and new scenes.
January 2026: IMAX 70 mm Rerelease
In January 2026, it was reported that One Battle After Another will return to select IMAX 70 mm locations to celebrate its Academy Award nominations.
January 20, 2026: Physical Media Release
On January 20, 2026, One Battle After Another was released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD.
February 2026: Collider's Ranking as Best Film of 2025
In February 2026, Collider ranked One Battle After Another as the best film of 2025 in their list of "The Greatest Movie of Every Year of the 21st Century (So Far)", praising its balance of tension and comedy.
February 2026: Taylor Defends Film's Depiction of Perfidia
In February 2026, Taylor once again defended the film's depiction of Perfidia and rejected criticism, stating that the character is misunderstood, human, and unapologetically herself. She emphasized Perfidia's revolutionary nature and the pressures she faces.
February 2026: Awards Campaign Budget
In February 2026, Variety reported that the awards campaign budget for the film was approximately $14 million.
February 26, 2026: JioHotstar Release in India
On February 26, 2026, One Battle After Another was released on JioHotstar in India.
March 8, 2026: Worldwide Gross
As of March 8, 2026, One Battle After Another has grossed $72.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $137.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $209.4 million, falling short of its $300 million break-even point.
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