One Battle After Another: Prestige Film Poised for Box‑Office Miss
- by Casper Lockwood
- Sep, 26 2025
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film One Battle After Another boasts an A‑list cast, 70mm photography and a celebrated source novel, yet insiders fear it will stumble at the ticket window. A 161‑minute R‑rated saga about 1970s radicals clashes with today’s binge‑friendly habits. Mixed reviews, heavy politics and a premium‑format rollout point to a prestige‑first strategy. The movie may become a cult favorite, but box‑office numbers look bleak.
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