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One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another is an upcoming American crime thriller film written, directed, and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and other notable actors. Serving as Anderson's second adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel, specifically inspired by Vineland, it follows Inherent Vice. Warner Bros. Pictures is set to release the film on September 26, 2025.

1990: Vineland

In 1990, Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, from which this film takes inspiration, was published.

2007: There Will Be Blood Release

In 2007, There Will Be Blood was released and grossed $76 million.

2009: Inherent Vice Adaptation

In 2009, Anderson adapted Thomas Pynchon's Inherent Vice into a feature film.

2014: Inherent Vice

In 2014, Paul Thomas Anderson released Inherent Vice, marking his first adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel.

2021: Licorice Pizza

In 2021, Michael Bauman and Paul Thomas Anderson collaborated on Licorice Pizza.

June 2023: Warner Bros. Acquisition

In June 2023, Paul Thomas Anderson's next film found its home at Warner Bros. Pictures.

January 2024: Cast Confirmation

In January 2024, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall were confirmed to star in the film.

January 22, 2024: Principal Photography Begins

On January 22, 2024, principal photography began in California under the working title BC Project.

February 2024: Additional Cast Members Join

In February 2024, Alana Haim, Wood Harris, Teyana Taylor, Shayna McHayle and Chase Infiniti joined the cast of the film.

February 2024: Greenlit with Budget

In February 2024, it was reported that the film had been greenlit with a $115 million production budget.

June 2024: Filming in El Paso, Texas

In June 2024, on-location filming took place in El Paso, Texas.

August 2024: Budget Increase and Rumored Title

In August 2024, the film's budget was reported to be "more than $140 million" and the rumored title was The Battle of Baktan Cross.

November 2024: Death of Adam Somner

In November 2024, first assistant director Adam Somner passed away, marking the end of his collaboration with Anderson.

January 2025: Test Screening Reveals Title

In January 2025, a test screening revealed the film's title to be One Battle After Another and confirmed its connection to Vineland.

March 2025: Script Inspiration Confirmed

In March 2025, the Writers Guild of America confirmed that Anderson's script was inspired by Vineland.

August 8, 2025: Previous Release Date

The film was previously scheduled to be released on August 8, 2025.

September 26, 2025: Scheduled Release

On September 26, 2025, One Battle After Another is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures.