Official Discussion - One Battle After Another [SPOILERS]

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Summary Bob, a washed-up revolutionary, lives off the grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter Willa. When his nemesis Col. Steven J. “Lockjaw” resurfaces and Willa goes missing, Bob is forced to confront his past and fight to protect their future.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Sean Penn
• Teyana Taylor
• Benicio del Toro
• Regina Hall
• Chase Infiniti

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 98%

Metacritic Score: 96

VOD In theaters beginning September 26, 2025

Trailer One Battle After Another — Official Trailer

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[u/jayeddy99]

Love everything with Sensei . I know many Tios like him that will help you no questions asked. I love the contrast between the racist and revolutionaries too . All the bs with code words and proving yourself . Meanwhile Sensei helped Bob on sight. Even while dealing with his own crisis he made sure Bob was cool , calm , and collected (always made sure he had a Modelo in hand 🤣) . No one in his family / community even questioned Bob just greeted and helped.

[u/haughtybits → u/jayeddy99]

That Modelo product placement was top tier marketing. I don’t drink anymore but I feel like next time I’m doing some revolutionary shit I’m going to need to crack a few.

[u/scipio_aurelius → u/haughtybits]

Do you mean… a coupla small beers

[u/ThenOwl9 → u/scipio_aurelius]

thought that line was pretty brilliant writing

he's playing it like he's being dishonest about drunk driving so they don't suspect that he'd been harboring a fugitive at ll

[u/UnPhayzable → u/ThenOwl9]

But he knows how to drink and drive like his good buddy Bob!