PTA’s “One Battle After Another” Draws Rave Reviews at Hollywood Premiere

Lead Hollywood Boulevard buzzed as Paul Thomas Anderson’s action-thriller “One Battle After Another” premiered on September 8, with Leonardo DiCaprio and the ensemble cast on hand and Steven Spielberg hailing the film as “insane”.

Nut Graf Blending absurdist comedy, political satire and high-octane thrills, Anderson’s adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland” has generated early awards-season buzz and underscored Hollywood’s appetite for films that marry spectacle with timely social commentary.

Premiere Highlights

• Cast on the red carpet: DiCaprio appeared in a tailored dark suit, joined by Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall and newcomer Chase Infiniti.
• Near-miss moment: DiCaprio briefly dashed into traffic to greet fans outside TCL Chinese Theatre before an LAPD security detail intervened.
• Spielberg’s praise: At a DGA Q&A, Spielberg lauded the film’s “more action in the first hour than every other film you’ve ever directed” and compared its tone to “Dr. Strangelove” for its absurdist bite.

Film Overview DiCaprio stars as Bob, a former revolutionary forced back into action when his daughter is abducted. The story follows his high-stakes quest through a fragmented American landscape, drawing on Pynchon’s chaotic vision of counterculture and conspiracy.

Critical Reception Press screenings have drawn headlines for the film’s blend of visceral set pieces and sharp political undercurrents. Early reviews describe it as an “uproarious, masterfully orchestrated descent into contemporary chaos” and a potent contender for awards recognition.

Release Details “One Battle After Another” opens nationwide on September 26, promising an immersive cinematic experience on IMAX and 70 mm formats ahead of awards season.