Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Sets HBO Max Streaming Date Amid Major Awards Momentum

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Awards season has a clear frontrunner, and it is finally heading to streaming. One Battle After Another, the latest collaboration between Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson, is set to arrive on HBO Max just as its awards momentum reaches full speed.

Following a successful theatrical run and overwhelming critical acclaim, the film is poised to find an even larger audience at home.

HBO Max Streaming Date Confirmed

Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that One Battle After Another will begin streaming on HBO Max on Friday, December 19. The timing places the release squarely in the heart of awards season, allowing viewers to revisit the film or experience it for the first time as nominations continue to roll in.

With awards bodies already showering the film with recognition, its streaming debut could further cement its status as one of 2025’s defining cinematic achievements.

A Box Office Success With Prestige Weight

Based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, One Battle After Another delivered strong financial results alongside its critical praise. The film earned 204.5 million dollars worldwide, with 71.1 million coming from domestic theaters and 133.3 million from international markets.

Produced on a reported budget between 130 million and 175 million dollars, the film proved that prestige cinema can still command global attention.

Critical and Audience Reception

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film has been met with near universal acclaim. One Battle After Another currently holds a 95 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, paired with an 85 percent audience rating on the Popcornmeter.

The combination of strong reviews and positive word of mouth has helped position the film as both an awards contender and a crowd pleasing success.

Awards Season Dominance

One Battle After Another has emerged as the most nominated film of the 2025 awards cycle so far, including recognition from major critics associations across the country.

Key Awards Recognition Highlights

  • Best Picture
    AFCC, AFI, CFCA, GOTHAM, LAFCA, NBR, NYFCC, PCC, SFBAFCC, StLFCA, TFCA

  • Best Director, Paul Thomas Anderson
    AFCC, CFCA, IFJA, LAFCA, NBR, PCC, SFBAFCC, StLFCA, TFCA

  • Best Actor, Leonardo DiCaprio
    AFCC, NBR, StLFCA

  • Best Supporting Actress, Teyona Taylor
    AFCC, CFCA, IFJA, NBR, NYFCC, PCC, SFBAFCC, TFCA, WAFCA

  • Best Supporting Actor
    Benicio Del Toro, StLFCA
    Sean Penn, StLFCA

  • Best Adapted Screenplay
    AFCC, BSFC, CFCA, IFJA, MMCG, PCC, SFBAFCC, StLFCA, TFCA, WAFCA

Additional honors include recognition for casting, cinematography, film editing, and original score.

What Critics Are Saying

In ScreenRant’s review, critic Gregory Nussen awarded the film a 9 out of 10 rating, praising DiCaprio’s layered performance. He noted that the character embodies the familiar traits of a devoted father whose loyalty is tested by a society unable to erase the legacy of white nationalism that shaped it.

The review highlights how Anderson blends personal stakes with broader political themes, creating a film that resonates long after the credits roll.



Why Streaming Success Seems Inevitable

Given its box office strength, overwhelming awards recognition, and critical praise, One Battle After Another is well positioned to become a major streaming hit once it lands on HBO Max.

For viewers catching up before awards night or revisiting one of the year’s most discussed films, December 19 offers the perfect opportunity.

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