Warner Bros. has announced a shift in the release date for several upcoming films this week, including the highly anticipated project from acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson. The studio has moved the release of Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another, from August 8th to September 27th, 2025, though the delay is not due to any issues with the film itself.
The reason for the postponement is rooted in Anderson’s specific vision for the movie’s presentation. The director is adamant about using VistaVision projection in theaters, which required adjustments to the release schedule to ensure the necessary projectors are available. This change is akin to shifting a release due to limited IMAX theater availability—a decision driven by the director’s preferred cinematic experience.
The new release date also places the film squarely in the midst of the awards season, an advantageous position for a project with such an impressive cast and creative pedigree. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Wood Harris, Alana Haim, and Chase Infiniti. Anderson both wrote and directed the film, which is being described as an American crime thriller.
Warner Bros. wasted no time in making the announcement, revealing both the film’s title and new release date yesterday. Just a day later, the studio also dropped a teaser for the film’s upcoming trailer, set to debut next week. While more details are expected to emerge soon, fans can look forward to a one-page summary of the film’s plot alongside the full trailer.
