Enthusiasts of Paul Thomas Anderson`s filmmaking and Thomas Pynchon`s literary world can now secure their copies of “One Battle After Another” on 4K Blu-ray. This action-thriller, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, recently premiered in cinemas and is already slated for physical release, with preorders open at major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.
The Limited Edition Steelbook saw a brief availability for preorder at Walmart before quickly selling out. Amazon is anticipated to launch preorders for its 4K Steelbook edition soon. Currently, the standard 4K Blu-ray is available on Amazon for $30, while the 1080p Blu-ray is priced at $25, offering a more economical option compared to Walmart`s current listings for these editions.
Available Editions and Technical Specifications
The 4K Blu-ray editions of “One Battle After Another” are designed to deliver a premium viewing experience, supporting HDR10 for enhanced visuals and offering immersive audio with both Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound modes. While the official cover art for the various releases—including the Limited Edition Steelbook, standard 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and DVD—is yet to be unveiled, the Steelbook design is expected to be revealed shortly. It`s widely speculated that the film`s theatrical poster will adorn the covers of the standard editions.
Each physical release offers distinct inclusions: the Steelbook Edition comes bundled with a standard Blu-ray disc and a digital copy. The regular 4K Blu-ray edition includes both the 4K and digital versions, and similarly, the standard Blu-ray edition also provides a digital copy.
Current Preorder Price Overview:
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Amazon:
- 4K Standard: $30
- Blu-ray: $25
- DVD: $20
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Walmart:
- 4K Steelbook: $44.25
- 4K Standard: $37
- Blu-ray: $33
- DVD: $30
About “One Battle After Another”
Directed by the critically acclaimed Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” boasts an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor. The film is already generating significant buzz as a potential contender for numerous awards in the upcoming season.
This 162-minute action-thriller skillfully blends intense sequences with dark comedy. It has been met with glowing reviews, achieving an impressive 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes` critic meter. Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a standout performance as Bob Ferguson/Pat Calhoun, a former revolutionary haunted by perpetual paranoia exacerbated by substance abuse. The narrative centers on his desperate quest to rescue his daughter, Willa (portrayed by Chase Infiniti), from the clutches of his formidable adversary, Col. Steven J. Lockjaw, played by Sean Penn.
Thomas Pynchon`s Literary Connection
“One Battle After Another” draws its conceptual framework from Thomas Pynchon`s 1990 novel, “Vineland.” While it adapts key plot points and the underlying premise, Anderson`s film is not a direct or conventional adaptation. This marks Anderson`s second foray into Pynchon`s bibliography; he previously adapted Pynchon`s 2009 novel, “Inherent Vice,” into a 2014 film. That earlier adaptation was regarded as more faithful to its source material, often described as “based on” rather than merely “inspired by.” Interestingly, “Inherent Vice” is currently available only on Blu-ray, not 4K Blu-ray, but at a very accessible price point.
Thomas Pynchon, revered as one of America`s most significant living novelists, is famously private and reclusive, making it improbable that his personal views on “One Battle After Another” will ever be publicly known.
This period is particularly exciting for Pynchon`s readership. In addition to a new Paul Thomas Anderson film inspired by his work, a new novel from the legendary author, “Shadow Ticket,” is set to be released on October 7. This will be Pynchon`s first novel since 2013`s “Bleeding Edge,” often considered his most “adaptable” work to date.
Paul Thomas Anderson Filmography
“One Battle After Another” stands as Paul Thomas Anderson`s tenth feature film, a testament to his consistent vision, as he has written and directed every one of them. With the sole exception of his debut, “Hard Eight,” Anderson has also taken on producing duties for all his movies. Notably, “One Battle After Another” is only the third of his films to receive a 4K Blu-ray release. The first was “Phantom Thread” in 2018, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, followed earlier this year by “Punch-Drunk Love,” a film celebrated for one of Adam Sandler`s most praised performances, which was released in 4K as part of The Criterion Collection.
- Hard Eight (1996) (Blu-ray): $33
- Boogie Nights (1997) (Blu-ray): $23
- Magnolia (1999) (Blu-ray): $13
- Punch-Drunk Love (2002) (4K Blu-ray): $30.55
- There Will Be Blood (2007) (Blu-ray): $10
- The Master (2012) (Blu-ray): $10.27
- Inherent Vice (2014) (Blu-ray): $10
- Phantom Thread (2017) (4K Blu-ray): $19
- Licorice Pizza (2021) (Blu-ray): $9.29
Thomas Pynchon`s Published Novels
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V. (1963)
- Hardcover: $16
- Paperback: $8.33
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The Crying of Lot 49 (1966)
- Hardcover: $18
- Paperback: $10.88
- Audiobook
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Gravity`s Rainbow (1973)
- Deluxe Paperback: $15.79
- Audiobook
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Slow Learner: Collection (1984)
- Paperback: $12.39
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Vineland (1990)
- Paperback: $21
- Audiobook
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Mason & Dixon (1997)
- Paperback: $25.25
- Audiobook
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Against the Day (2006)
- Paperback: $17.59
- Audiobook
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Inherent Vice (2009)
- Paperback: $15
- Audiobook
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Bleeding Edge (2013)
- Hardcover: $33
- Paperback: $15
- Audiobook
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Shadow Ticket (2025) | Releases October 7
- Hardcover: $27
- Large Print: $29.76
- Audiobook