Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' Storms Box Office with $76M Opening
One American After Another, the latest film from director Paul Thomas Anderson, has stormed the box office with an impressive $76m in its opening weekend. The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, has also earned an A CinemaScore and is expected to benefit from strong word-of-mouth in the coming weeks.
The film, loosely based on Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, opened in 3,634 locations across North America. It earned a confirmed $22m domestically, marking the best opening weekend of Paul Thomas Anderson's career. Internationally, the film has grossed around $26.1m so far. Despite its reported $130m production price, the film is yet to break even worldwide.
One American After Another has received critical acclaim, with audiences also responding positively. The film's CinemaScore is a testament to its quality, and positive word-of-mouth is expected to drive a solid second session and beyond. While the opening weekend was below Leonardo DiCaprio's recent average of $34.5m, the film's performance in Imax theaters was notable, earning roughly $4.6m from 412 screens in North America.
With the 2025 year-to-date total reaching $6.6bn through Sunday, One American After Another has made a significant impact at the box office. While it has some way to go to break even worldwide, the film's strong opening and positive reception suggest it could continue to perform well in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Universal's Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, based on the Netflix children's series, took the second spot with $13.7m. Paul Thomas Anderson's highest-grossing film in North America remains There Will Be Blood, which finished on $40.2m.
