'One Battle After Another' Ending Explained: The War Is Not Over Yet

The long wait for Leonardo DiCaprio fans has finally come to an end. His new movie ‘One Battle After Another’ is out in theatres now! Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this action-packed movie saw its release on September 26, 2025. Anderson is the one directing the film, but is also the one who has written the story for this epic movie. The story of the Leo starrer is loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel, ‘Vineland’. This movie also marks Chase Infiniti’s cinematic debut. Anderson’s film portrays the grim past, present and probably future of America. One which is overpoliced, but the movie still gives you hope. Let’s break down the ending of Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another'.

'One Battle After Another’ Ending Explained

The story of this Anderson movie takes place in an America which is politically divided. This story is about family. At the movie’s ending scenes, we get to see Bob (formerly Pat) rescue his daughter, Willa, from the clutches of his nemesis, Colonel Lockjaw. We get to see Lockjaw being killed by not by the heroes, but by the white supremacist Christmas Adventurers Club. The white supremacists did so after finding out about Lockjaw’s prior interracial relationship. Willa is finally able to make her escapes and even kills one of her pursuers. She then tearfully reunites with Bob, making the viewers emotional. The film ends with Bob giving Willa a letter of hope from her mother, Perfidia. In the end, we get to see Willa joining a protest. This sends across the message that the war of change is not over yet; in fact, it is a continuous struggle.

 

 

 

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'One Battle After Another’ Cast

Get to know the actors behind the characters of the action-thriller, 'One Battle After Another’. Here’s the full list of actors you can catch in Anderson’s movie.

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson (formerly Pat Calhoun)
• Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw
• Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills
• Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson (formerly Charlene Calhoun)
• Benicio del Toro as Sergio St. Carlos / Sensei Sergio
• Regina Hall as Deandra
• Alana Haim as Mae West (French 75 member)
• Wood Harris as Laredo (French 75 member)
• Shayna McHayle as Junglepussy (French 75 member)
• Tony Goldwyn as Virgil Throckmorton (Christmas Adventurers Club member)
• John Hoogenakker as Tim Smith (Christmas Adventurers Club member)
• Eric Schweig as Avanti (Bounty Hunter)
• Starletta DuPois as Grandma Jennie

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Will There Be A Sequel To 'One Battle After Another’?

There is no official confirmation or announcement of 'One Battle After Another’ getting a sequel yet. A sequel to this action thriller seems quite unlikely. Paul Anderson is known for never making sequels to his movies, and we don’t think this one will be an exception.

 

 

 

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Catch this epic action-thriller by Paul Thomas Anderson in theatres now and get to watch Leonardo DiCaprio on the big screen again!

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