When will One Battle After Another premiere? Release date, cast details, first look, and more

One Battle After Another is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2025, in the U.S. and Canada. Written and directed by the BAFTA Award recipient, Paul Thomas Anderson, the action epic follows Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a former revolutionary on a quest to rescue his daughter. Several ex-revolutionaries reunite as a former rival reappears after 16 years.

Besides DiCaprio, One Battle After Another features a star-studded cast lineup. Sean Penn portrays the ruthless Col. Steven J. Lockjaw, while Benicio del Toro steps in as the mysterious Sensei Sergio. Regina Hall appears as Deandra, and Teyana Taylor plays the stylish yet fierce Perfidia Beverly Hills. Notably, Chase Infiniti makes her film debut as Willa Ferguson-Beverly Hills.

One Battle After Another: What to expect?

A visual from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Warner Bros.)

The story follows Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary who's done with the chaos and leads a quiet life, until his past drags him back into action. He reunites his former allies for a final rescue attempt after his daughter is abducted.

It isn't just any chase: it’s a high-stakes, politically charged manhunt where clashing beliefs fuel violence and long-buried loyalties reignite.

Revolution reignited: One Battle After Another’s thrilling first look

The trailer for One Battle After Another immerses the viewers in the action, set to the upbeat melody of Beyoncé's Freedom. In the past, Bob was all fire and fury, building explosives with his partner-in-rebellion and the mother of his child, Perfidia Beverly Hills.

After 16 years, that daring revolutionary is now a tired shell of his former self, until the intense Col. Steven Lockjaw shows up, takes Bob's daughter, and promises to hold the family accountable for their past crimes. Bob, compelled to return to the battle, asks for the assistance of a martial arts expert, who delivers the trailer's most memorable phrase:

"You know what freedom is? No fear. Just like Tom Cruise."

With squad cars speeding across Sacramento's Tower Bridge, helicopters flying over Humboldt's redwoods, and a medal ceremony packed with quiet menace, the film promises a political thriller full of humor, tension, and chaos.

Cast of One Battle After Another

Below is a list of all the cast members appearing in the upcoming action thriller:

Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson
Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw
Benicio del Toro as Sensei Sergio
Regina Hall as Deandra
Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills
Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson-Beverly Hills
Tracy Todd as Passerby
Brenda Lorena Garcia as Arrested Worker
Jim Anderson as Sheriff Detective
Starletta DuPois as Grandma Jennie
Anthony Snow as Driver
D.W. Moffett as Bill Desmond
Wood Harris
Alana Haim
John Hoogenakker
April Grace
Shayna McHayle
Mark Meloro Jr. as MKU Driver
Genevieve Denny as Immigrant Girl
James Raterman
Dirk Leatherman as Lawyer
Jack Trout as Government Worker
Cesar Miramontes as Passersby
Alyssa Alonzo as Immigrant
Raven Clausen as DP Guard
Enrique Covarrubias as Immigrant Boy
Raymond Ruiz as Neighbor
Justin S. McDavitt as Passerby/Passerby with car
Quint Gabriel as Passerby
Bogdan Szumilas as Driver
Pam Moralde as Driver
Rob Gore as Driver
Karina Palmer as Nun
Mario Valdez as Courthouse Security
Matt Spolnik as MKU
Steve Knoll as BTR Agent
Jeremy Ekalo as Aide De Camp
Brandon Larson as Passerby
Christian Tabor as Lawyer
Telles Alberto Rene as Detective
Justin Higgs as Gathering Local
John Demakas as Driver
Raymond J. Roman as Immigrant Runner
Jose Rico as Immigrant
Scott Jordan as Attorney Outside of Courthouse
Aladria Brown as Courthouse attendee
Anthony Xzavier Estrada as Thief
Samuel Estrada
Val Florez as Immigrant
Alexis Hager as Driver/Neighbor
Sam Hunter as BTR #2
Stephanie Jaramillo as Passerby
Christopher Jensen as Police Officer
Lauren Kravchenko as Party Guest
Eugene Magana as Immigrant
Susan Trishel Monson as Attorney
Vanessa Salgado as Immigrant
Ben Steele as Police Officer
Steven Wiig as Sacramento Local
Valerie Ybarra as Immigrant

One Battle After Another is set to hit the theaters on September 26, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.

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