DiCaprio Leads Anderson’s Most Ambitious Project Yet
Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson are teaming up for the first time in the upcoming action-thriller One Battle After Another, and it’s shaping up to be one of 2025’s most talked-about films. Aussie audiences can catch it in cinemas from 25 September, a day ahead of the U.S. release.
Grit, Scale, and a Dash of Satire
DiCaprio stars as Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary dragged back into the fight when a ghost from his past resurfaces. With a rumoured $140 million budget and shot in rich 35mm VistaVision, Anderson is swinging big, blending political bite with explosive action. The story draws loose inspiration from Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland.
A Stacked Cast, A Signature Sound
Joining DiCaprio are Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and rising talent Chase Infiniti. Anderson’s longtime collaborator Jonny Greenwood returns to score the film, promising an atmospheric, spine-tingling soundscape.
Early Hype & Trailer Buzz
Footage screened at CinemaCon earlier this year drew strong reactions, with DiCaprio calling it “incredibly epic” and critics tipping it as an early awards contender. The newly released trailer has fans buzzing across socials.
Set Your Calendars
With its big-name cast, bold vision, and timely themes, One Battle After Another could be a must-see for Australian filmgoers this spring. Get ready, it hits Australian cinemas on September 25, 2025.
