One Battle After Another Sets Streaming Release Date on HBO Max
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced the streaming debut for the acclaimed action thriller One Battle After Another. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will arrive on HBO Max on Friday, December 19, making it available to a wider audience just a few months after its theatrical release in September.
Critical and Audience Reception
One Battle After Another quickly became a standout film of the year, earning a 95% critics score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised it as an “epic screwball adventure teeming with awe-inspiring action set pieces,” while audiences have called it a “cinematic classic of sweeping visual grandeur.” MovieWeb’s Julian Roman lauded the film as “a Contender for the Best Film of 2025,” highlighting its mix of action, drama, and humor.
Behind the Scenes
The film features a formidable creative team and cast. Paul Thomas Anderson serves as writer, director, and producer. The cast is led by Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays a washed-up revolutionary named Bob, and includes Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. The production crew includes frequent Anderson collaborators like composer Jonny Greenwood and costume designer Colleen Atwood.
Film Synopsis
The official synopsis sets up the plot: “Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.”
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