A three-hour film in a movie theater always made me nervous. What if it wasn’t good? That’s exactly the apprehension I felt heading to the premiere of “One Battle After Another” at Apollo Kino Rīga Plaza, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. What can I say – what I saw on the big screen impacted me as much as it has most viewers worldwide.
As previously reported, the film “One Battle After Another” received a total of six awards at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, including Best Picture. The film’s success adds to a year of major film releases and critical acclaim.
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“One Battle After Another” (originally titled One Battle After Another) is an epic action thriller released in 2025. Directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Tayana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. The film was inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel, Vineland. Learn more about the film on Wikipedia.
The film tells the story of a former revolutionary who must rescue his daughter from a corrupt military official. The premiere of “One Battle After Another” took place on September 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, with a wider release in the U.S. And Latvia on September 26, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Find showtimes at Apollo Kino.
The film has received high praise from critics and audiences alike, particularly for Anderson’s direction and DiCaprio’s performance. It went on to win six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Ensemble, becoming the first film to receive that honor. It was similarly nominated for nine Golden Globe Awards, winning four (Best Musical or Comedy, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, and Best Supporting Actress). The American Film Institute named it one of the ten best films of 2025.
With a budget of $130–$175 million, the film has grossed $53.1 million worldwide. Read more about the film’s production details.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s return to the big screen has been met with significant buzz, positioning the film as a strong contender for awards season recognition. Read a review of the film on Sejas.tvnet.lv.