‘One Battle After Another’ Charges Into Box Office Glory, Becomes Paul Thomas Anderson’s #2 Hit

One Battle After Another opened at number one this weekend, making $22.4 million in the U.S. and Canada.

Around the world, it pulled in $48.5 million in its first few days. According to industry analysts, the movie was expected to make between $20 million and $25 million in its U.S. debut, while some thought it might go as high as $30 million.

Studio insiders told reporters that they were aiming for about $20 million in its opening run, so the movie landed right in line with those numbers.

Here’s the official trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson‘s “One Battle After Another,” in theaters September 26. Learn more about the film: https://t.co/qRTPic058K pic.