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One Of The Best Movies Of The Year Is Also A Major Flop: Losses Up To $100 Million
Although 'One Battle After Another' may win major awards, it is unlikely to recover from its financial losses as the projections show a staggering loss.
It may well be the best film of the year, but the new gem One Battle After Another by Paul Thomas Anderson is now at risk of becoming one of the largest financial disappointments of the year.
The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has grossed about $140 million worldwide. While this is quite impressive for an R-rated film that runs almost 3 hours, unfortunately, it is not enough to cover the massive costs of making it.
It turns out that Warner Bros. spent $130 million on production and another $70 million to promote the film. Because theaters share revenue with studios and DiCaprio receives a percentage of the gross profits, One Battle After Another wouldn't turn a profit until it crosses $300 million.
Studio insiders estimate the current loss to be around $100 million, despite a significant Oscar campaign. Although it's unfortunate to see, this is currently a problem in Hollywood where prestigious films often end up flopping these days.
Many viewers are simply waiting for the streaming release, as exclusive theatrical windows have been significantly shortened. Still, Warner Bros. emphasizes that 2025 remains profitable for the studio thanks to hits like The Conjuring: Last Rites and A Minecraft Movie.
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The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has grossed about $140 million worldwide. While this is quite impressive for an R-rated film that runs almost 3 hours, unfortunately, it is not enough to cover the massive costs of making it.
Huge Expenditures
It turns out that Warner Bros. spent $130 million on production and another $70 million to promote the film. Because theaters share revenue with studios and DiCaprio receives a percentage of the gross profits, One Battle After Another wouldn't turn a profit until it crosses $300 million.
Studio insiders estimate the current loss to be around $100 million, despite a significant Oscar campaign. Although it's unfortunate to see, this is currently a problem in Hollywood where prestigious films often end up flopping these days.
Still Hope
Many viewers are simply waiting for the streaming release, as exclusive theatrical windows have been significantly shortened. Still, Warner Bros. emphasizes that 2025 remains profitable for the studio thanks to hits like The Conjuring: Last Rites and A Minecraft Movie.
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