Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars in the world. Although he has never been part of a big franchise, he is one of the highest actors ever in the box office, thanks to acting in Massive hits such as Christopher Nolan's "start" ($ 839 million worldwide) And his role as an Oscar in "The Revenant" ($ 533 million worldwide). So, can DiCaprio help keep the hot string of Warner Bros. this year when "one battle after another" hits theaters? Even for him, it will be high.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ("Boogie Nights"), "One Battle After Another" is currently expected to withdraw between $ 20 million and $ 30 million in his home opening when he debuts next weekend, after Box office theory. For a non -franchise film that is almost three hours long, it is not bad by modern standards, on the surface. The problem? It brings an incredible budget of at least $ 130 million to marketing. As such, Warner Bros. needs this to earn about $ 300 million worldwide even to start calling it success.

That is the case, you will need a lot of help from a foreign audience. Well, DiCaprio is a great starfish whose films tend to perform well at the internationally. Warner Bros. had his last seven films open for at least $ 40 million at home, including "Conjuring: Last Rituals" ($ 194 million), which was a record for horror film. Unless these projections are very low, that strip will end next weekend.

The film focuses on a washed revolutionary named Bob (Darkpio), who is in a state of stoned paranoia, living outside the net with her daughter Villa (Chase Infiniti). When his Nemiis (John Penn) appeared in stability after 16 years, Villa disappeared and Bob must fight to find it. The film is loosely based on the novel "Vineland" by Thomas Pinchon. Benissio del Toro ("Sikario"), Regina Hall ("Girls Travel") and Teyana Taylor ("2 America").

One thing that works for the benefit of the film is critical thinking. Currently there is a 96% critical approval rating of rotten tomatoes. In his perfect overview of 10/10 on "one battle after another" for /filmChris Evangelist called it "the best 2025 film". It is high praise, and the evangelist is not alone in terms of the latest Anderson. Undoubtedly, the WB has aspirations that this will be a great player in seasons.

As for his commercial prospects? The chances of reaching $ 300 million worldwide, even with $ 30 million, are tough. More often than not, in the Pandemic era, the opening above/under $ 30 million is likely to result in a global finish of about $ 150 million, with $ 200 million closer to the ceiling on average, approximately speaking. Think "Bob Marley: One Loveube" (opening $ 28.6 million/$ 181 million all over the world). Even at the best time, opening $ 30 million and hoping to reach $ 300 million or more globally is a big question.

Good, recent competent can be "furiosis: crazy maximum saga" ($ 174 million Budget in the world/$ 168 million). Strangely, what probably hopes for Warner Bros. Something closer to "Crazy Max: Hurry Road" ($ 379 million worldwide/$ 150 million budget)Because although Hurry Road was not a big hit in his huge budget, it was a critical darling that enjoyed a very long shelf life.

It is difficult, from a business perspective, to justify giving such a big movie budget as this, especially when Anderson's biggest film ever, "will have blood", made only $ 77 million globally. On the other hand, what Mike de Luca and Pam Abdi did like the heads of Warner Bros.'s pictures this year is over impressive. From "sinners" to "F1", they hit him from the park at every turn. Apostles of the year before, such as "Mickey 17" have been far exceeded by the hits.

In short, the WB can afford to take a risky cube of a very talented director, especially if he can go to the Oscars. However, in the worst scenario, if this opens closer to $ 20 million and does not have much power to stay, it will be difficult to make it a financial sense. Havee must see how it shakes as the autumn season takes place.

"One battle after another" hit theaters on September 26, 2025.