Action Thriller ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops North American Box Office

Box Office Performance of “One Battle After Another”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest action thriller, “One Battle After Another,” has made a significant impact at the North American box office during its opening weekend, according to industry forecasts released on Sunday.

Film Overview

Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as a former radical fighter pulled back into the fray to protect his daughter, the film captivates audiences with its blend of absurdity and gravity. Critics have hailed it as a “carnivalesque epic” exploring themes of morality, power, and the struggle for justice.

Box Office Earnings

With an estimated take of $22.4 million, “One Battle After Another” has generated early buzz for potential Oscar nominations for both Anderson and DiCaprio. Analyst David A Gross from Franchise Entertainment Research remarked on the impressive opening, likening its performance to that of a blockbuster action series.

Audience Reception

Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with audiences praising the film’s compelling story and dynamic characters. Gross also pointed out the excellent audience scores that accompany the critical acclaim.

Other Box Office Highlights

In second place, “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” a live-action/animation hybrid aimed at families, achieved an estimated $13.7 million. Based on the beloved children’s animated series on Netflix, the film follows Gabby’s adventures with her cat friends in a whimsical dollhouse.

Anime hit “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” continued its box office success, raking in an additional $7.1 million, bringing its total to approximately $118.2 million in North America. Meanwhile, the horror film “The Conjuring: Last Rites” added $6.9 million to its total, now at $161.5 million.