One Battle After Another Trailer & Fun Facts
One Battle After Another Synopsis:
Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), an ex-revolutionary, has his peaceful life turned upside down when a dangerous enemy from 16 years ago resurfaces. This sudden threat places his family, especially his daughter (Chase Infiniti), in great danger. As the past catches up with the present, Bob must reunite with his old friends—a team of past revolutionaries—to face this powerful enemy and save his daughter.
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Release Date: In theaters September 26th, 2025
One Battle After Another Fun Facts:
Star-Studded Cast:
The movie features a well-rounded, high profile cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Alana Haim, Teyana Taylor, and Wood Harris.
Pynchon Adaptation Second Time:
This is the second time Paul Thomas Anderson has adapted a novel by the well-known private author Thomas Pynchon. His first adaptation of Pynchon’s work was Inherent Vice, released in 2014. Although One Battle After Another loosely follows the plot of Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland, it brings the story into a modern-day context.
Anderson's Most Expensive Film:
This is Paul Thomas Anderson's most expensive film to date, with a budget reported to be over $140 million.
Leonardo DiCaprio's High Earnings:
According to reports, Leonardo DiCaprio earned $20 million for playing Bob Ferguson, showcasing his star power to draw in viewers and ensuring the film's success at the box office.
35mm Film:
The movie was shot on 35mm film with VistaVision cameras by cinematographer Michael Bauman, who initially worked with Anderson on the movie Licorice Pizza.
Filming Locations:
The main filming took place in various locations throughout California, such as Humboldt County (including Arcata, Cutten, Eureka, and Trinidad), Sacramento, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and Borrego Springs. Some of the shooting also took place in El Paso, Texas.
Controversy During Filming:
There was some controversy during filming when a homeless encampment was cleared so that shooting could take place in Sacramento.