Warner Bros. Drops ‘One Battle After Another’ Trailer Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Teyana Taylor

🎬 First Look: ‘One Battle After Another’ Trailer Unleashed

Warner Bros. Pictures has officially dropped the first trailer for One Battle After Another, the latest film from visionary writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson.

Featuring an all-star cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, and Sean Penn, this marks Anderson’s return to the big screen since 2021’s critically acclaimed Licorice Pizza.

With its contemporary setting and highly stylized action, One Battle After Another is already shaping up to be one of the most expensive and ambitious films in Anderson’s career, reportedly carrying a budget of up to $140 million. 

The film is set to hit theaters on September 26.

🔥 What’s In The Teaser?

The short teaser arrived ahead of a full-length trailer, and it wastes no time setting the tone.

Here’s what we saw:

• A tense, slow-motion shot of several characters firing off guns in an open field.
• Teyana Taylor’s character, heavily pregnant, handling a rifle while DiCaprio casually sips a drink, watching the action unfold.
• A sudden time jump showing the child now grown, gripping a rifle and ready for battle.
• A narrator ominously asking, “What are you gonna do about this baby?”
• Leonardo DiCaprio’s older, rugged look, complete with a goatee, lining up a shot through a gun’s scope.
• Sean Penn’s character dragging a screaming young woman down an alleyway, adding to the film’s intensity.

This brief but gripping teaser delivers just enough to spark curiosity, and fans are already buzzing about its cryptic storytelling and high-stakes action.

🎥 What We Know About The Film So Far

• Director & Vision: One Battle After Another is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, known for his masterful storytelling and visually rich films.
• Star-Studded Cast: Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Sean Penn, this ensemble is one of Anderson’s most intriguing yet.
• Filming Style: The movie was shot on 35mm film using VistaVision cameras, promising an immersive cinematic experience.
• Locations: Filming primarily took place in California, with key sequences shot on location in El Paso, Texas.
• Musical Score: This marks the sixth feature film collaboration between Anderson and composer Johnny Greenwood.
• Tribute to Adam Somner: The film is also notable for being the fifth collaboration between Anderson and first assistant director Adam Somner, who sadly passed away in November 2024.

🚀 How Big is ‘One Battle After Another’ Going to Be?

Early reports suggested that One Battle After Another would be Anderson’s most expensive film yet, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $140 million. 

The scale of production, paired with the A-list cast, cutting-edge cinematography, and period-spanning storyline, all suggest that this could be Anderson’s biggest project to date.

🎞️ Watch The ‘One Battle After Another’ Trailer

🔥 Are you excited for One Battle After Another? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!