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Paul Thomas Anderson Unveils New Black Comedy ‘One Battle After Another’
Celebrated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, renowned for directing acclaimed movies such as There Will Be Blood, is set to return with a highly anticipated new project: One Battle After Another. This darkly comedic picture, reportedly budgeted at $140 million, promises to be another unique cinematic offering from the visionary director.
Star-Studded Cast and First Trailer Released
The inaugural trailer for One Battle After Another debuted today, offering a first glimpse at the film’s ensemble cast. The movie features a stellar lineup, headlined by Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro, among other notable actors.
Intriguing Plot Synopsis Revealed
A brief plot outline for One Battle After Another has been released, posing an intriguing premise: Decades after their initial exploits, a group of former revolutionaries must reunite. The synopsis indicates the ex-insurgents are compelled to reassemble to rescue the daughter of one of their own when a long-dormant adversary resurfaces after 16 years.
Filmed in VistaVision and Set for IMAX Release
Details surrounding this enigmatic film remain limited; however, it has been confirmed that One Battle After Another was filmed using VistaVision technology and is slated for release in IMAX theaters. This technical choice is noteworthy as it marks this movie, along with The Brutalist, as the first live-action feature films to utilize the high-resolution widescreen format of 35mm since 1961, signaling a resurgence for VistaVision in contemporary cinema.
VistaVision Renaissance in 2025
VistaVision is indeed experiencing a notable comeback. Several other upcoming films are also embracing the format, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ forthcoming comedy Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jess Plemons, and Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights, featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Furthermore, Alejandro G Iñárritu’s latest, as-yet untitled movie with Tom Cruise, is also being filmed in VistaVision, underscoring the format’s renewed popularity among prominent directors.
UK Cinema Release Date
Audiences in the UK can anticipate the arrival of One Battle After Another in cinemas on September 26, 2025.