Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘One Battle’ Projected To Lose $100 Million, Report Says
Key Takeaways
- "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is projected to lose around $100 million at the box office.
- The film had a massive budget, with production costs estimated between $130 million and $170 million plus $70 million for marketing.
- Despite opening at No. 1 with $22 million, subsequent box office performance has been poor, leading to the projected loss.
- Leonardo DiCaprio's contract reportedly includes first-dollar gross, meaning he gets a percentage before the studio recoups costs.
- Warner Bros. disputes the financial estimates, but the film requires approximately $300 million worldwide to break even.
The Warner Bros. film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is reportedly facing massive financial losses despite an initial strong opening weekend. The film earned $22 million its first weekend but has since seen dwindling box office returns, leading to projections of a $100 million loss. This is attributed to a high budget, with production costs estimated between $130 million and $170 million, coupled with a $70 million marketing spend. The situation is complicated because Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly receives first-dollar gross, impacting the studio's immediate revenue recovery. While the worldwide gross currently stands at $141.8 million, the film needs roughly $300 million to break even based on reported expenses. Warner Bros. has disputed the financial breakdown provided by Variety, citing overall strong performance across its 2025 slate, though the specific profitability of this R-rated, nearly three-hour film remains highly questionable.
