DiCaprio and Anderson's Latest Collaboration Debuts Strong at Box Office

On September 28, 2025, the highly anticipated film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, opened in theaters. The film has made a strong debut, earning just under $20 million on its opening day. This marks the biggest opening for Anderson, whose previous films have typically had more modest box office performances.

For DiCaprio, the opening of One Battle After Another is another impressive milestone in his career. The actor has consistently delivered openings above $20 million without relying on franchise roles, a rare achievement for any star. In this case, his performance has more than doubled the opening of his previous film, Body of Lies, which debuted with around $10 million back in 2008.

While One Battle After Another has not matched the massive openings of some of DiCaprio's other recent films, such as the $60 million domestic and $150 million worldwide debut of Killers, the start is still considered encouraging. The film has also received critical acclaim, with a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A grade on CinemaScore, indicating strong audience reception.

With a budget of around $140 million, One Battle After Another has a lot of ground to cover, but the early box office and reviews suggest it could be another commercial and critical success for the DiCaprio-Anderson partnership.