Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another will stream on HBO Max starting December 19, led by Leonardo DiCaprio with a strong supporting cast including Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.

The film has earned nine Golden Globe nominations, spanning Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score.

Critical and audience reception has been exceptionally positive, with Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score around 95% and an 85% audience rating, fueling awards-season momentum.

Industry buzz centers on possible recognition from Critics’ Choice, Golden Globes, and potential Oscar consideration, with acclaim described as standout among the year’s releases.

Critical coverage includes notes from Vital Thrills’ Mirko Parlevliet, who highlights the site’s focus on entertainment news surrounding the film.

Owen Gleiberman lauds the film as potentially the best of 2025, praising its dystopian, multi-genre scope and relevance to autocratic themes.

The project has drawn nominations across numerous organizations, reflecting broad recognition for performance, directing, screenplay, casting, cinematography, editing, and original score.

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Since its late September release, the film has surpassed $200 million worldwide and earned multiple accolades, including Best Picture from New York and Los Angeles critics groups and the National Board of Review, while winning Gotham Awards’ Best Feature.

With a $130 million budget, the film has grossed about $204 million globally, described as one of Anderson’s most urgent and timely works that resonates with contemporary themes.

The film is noted as an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland and has secured substantial Best Picture nominations across various awards bodies.