One Battle After Another: Will This $45 Million Box Office Storm Be Written in the Stars or Just Another Cosmic Flop?
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Paul Thomas Anderson—a name more often whispered in arthouse circles than blasted across IMAX screens—is stepping into blockbuster territory with One Battle After Another. And guess what? It’s poised to shatter his previous box office records with a hefty $45 million worldwide debut, according to Deadline. That’s quite the leap for a director whose films usually sneak out like secret midnight meetings rather than catapult onto the big stage with fireworks and a roar. Now, here’s a kicker: the movie’s budget clocks in around $150 million—the heftiest Anderson has ever commanded. Talk about betting big on a revolution.
Astrologically speaking, with Mercury retrograding through Scorpio’s intense depths, one might wonder—are audiences ready to plunge into a film that’s part cerebral haunt and part pulse-pounding rescue mission? Or will the stars conspire for Warner Bros. to finally cross the $4 billion global box office landmark for the first time since 2019? Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary on a quest to save his daughter, flanked by a stellar cast including Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn, this tale promises a mix of grit and spectacle. And the critical buzz? Let’s just say it’s not your average summer popcorn flick. One Battle After Another has been hailed as a potential masterpiece—destined to provoke conversations decades down the line.
So, is Paul Thomas Anderson cracking the blockbuster code while the cosmos are aligned, or is this a risky dance with destiny? Either way, if the cinematography, action, and Jonny Greenwood’s score are anything to go by, we’re in for a hell of a ride.
Paul Thomas Anderson isn’t exactly known as a blockbuster director, but One Battle After Another is looking to give the director his biggest box office opening yet. Per Deadline, the film is shaping up to enjoy a $21 million domestic weekend, with $24 million internationally, adding up to a potential $45 million worldwide take. Not bad at all. However, the film also boasts Anderson’s largest budget at around $150 million.
This opening has helped Warner Bros. to become the first studio of the year to cross the $4 billion mark at the worldwide box office. Deadline notes this is the first time Warner Bros. has crossed the mark since 2019.
The film, which is said to be loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, stars DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary who sets out to rescue his daughter when an evil enemy resurfaces years later. In addition to DiCaprio, One Battle After Another stars Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Tayana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim.
Whether or not One Battle After Another breaks even remains to be seen, but the film has been enjoying some rave reviews. Our own Chris Bumbray even called the film a masterpiece in his review, adding, “It’s the kind of movie people will still be talking about thirty years from now, long after many others from this era are forgotten.“
“To me, One Battle After Another stands alongside Boogie Nights and Magnolia, my two favorites of Anderson’s, as one of his most emotionally engaging works,” he continued. “Technically, the film is impeccable. Anderson and DP Michael Bauman shoot in a 1.55:1 VistaVision aspect ratio (the same used by Hitchcock for North by Northwest) to stunning effect (it begs to be seen in 70mm or on an IMAX screen). The cinematography is gorgeous, and the action sequences—low-key yet realistic—are striking. One climactic car chase along rolling interstate hills had my heart in my throat, while Jonny Greenwood’s score ranks among his very best.” You can check out the rest of his review right here.
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