One Battle After Another
Summary of "One Battle After Another":
Director & Release:
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another premiered on September 8, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, with a global release on September 26, 2025. It marked Anderson's first film in IMAX and his widest theatrical release to date.
Plot & Themes:
The film is a sprawling, action-packed epic blending elements of counterculture rebellion, father-daughter dynamics, and political commentary. It follows Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a disillusioned stoner activist, and his complex relationship with his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti). The narrative intertwines themes of resistance, power struggles, and the American melting-pot, with references to real-world events like the Weather Underground and fictionalized protests. The film's score, composed by Jonny Greenwood, features the London Contemporary Orchestra and was released by Nonesuch Records.
Critical Reception:
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% of 412 reviews are positive, with critics praising its "epic screwball adventure" and "awe-inspiring action set pieces."
- Metacritic: 95/100 (universal acclaim).
- Audience Scores: CinemaScore gave it an "A," while PostTrak rated it 4.5/5 stars.
- Notable Praise: Critics highlighted its balance of grand political themes and intimate family drama, with standout performances by DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti.
Box Office:
- Domestic: $71 million (US/Canada)
- International: $132 million
- Total: $202 million worldwide.
- Opening Weekend: $22 million (best for Anderson), with a 50% drop in its second weekend.
Technical & Cultural Notes:
- Filmed in VistaVision format, with select screenings in IMAX 70 mm and 4DX.
- The film includes a nod to Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" as a revolutionary countersign.
- It was dedicated to Adam Somner, Anderson's assistant director and producer, who passed away in November 2024.
Controversies & Context:
- Right-wing critics criticized its sympathetic portrayal of antifascist revolutionaries, especially post-2025 events like the Dallas ICE shooting.
- The film's themes of resistance and societal collapse sparked debates about its political messaging.
Key Cast:
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson
- Sean Penn as a fascist antagonist
- Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson
- Jon Brion's songs (first collaboration with Anderson since Punch-Drunk Love).
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Showtimes in English at Cinemas in Zurich
Thursday, 5 Feb
Friday, 6 Feb
Saturday, 7 Feb
Sunday, 8 Feb
Monday, 9 Feb
Wednesday, 11 Feb
Sunday, 15 Mar
The movie 'One Battle After Another' is shown in English if it is a movie in English originally - or with English subtitles, if it is NOT a movie with original audio in English.
'One Battle After Another' will be lighting up screens in Zurich, with 7 showings at 2 fantastic cinemas. Don’t miss your chance to catch it in English!
