One Battle After Another

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another" is a 2025 American black comedy action thriller that has garnered critical acclaim. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel "Vineland," the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a former revolutionary drawn back into conflict when his daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti), is pursued by a corrupt military officer. The ensemble cast also includes Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. Premiering at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on September 8, 2025, and released nationwide on September 26, the film has been praised for its compelling storytelling and dynamic performances. It has received multiple accolades, including Best Picture at the National Society of Film Critics Awards and the Georgia Film Critics Association Awards.