One Battle After Another out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream Leonardo DiCaprio's black comedy actioner
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is now streaming on JioHotstar India. Despite a high budget, the BAFTA winner is a critical hit and Oscar favourite.
Last Updated: 11.02 AM, Feb 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026, after a resounding success at the international awards circuit, Paul Thomas Anderson's newest feature film, One Battle After Another, finally made its way to OTT in India. The film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and an ensemble cast, is now streaming exclusively on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).
What is the plot and literary inspiration behind One Battle After Another?
The film, which draws its cues from Thomas Pynchon's 1990 book Vineland—an expansive epic that blends genres—swings between political satire, hilarious black comedy, and intense action sequences. Jim "Ghetto" Pat Calhoun, played by DiCaprio, is the protagonist. He was a revolutionary and bomb specialist in the past. While he and his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) have been living off the grid for a while now, Bob's history finally catches up with him.
Colonel Steven Lockjaw, his archenemy of 16 years, makes a triumphant return, shattering the delicate truce. Bob must band together with his former radical organisation, the "French 75", to confront institutional corruption, white supremacist cabals, and his own personal reckoning after Willa vanishes under enigmatic circumstances involving corrupt military machinery.
Who makes up the star-studded ensemble cast?
The film marks Anderson and DiCaprio's first feature-length collaboration. In addition, Sean Penn gives a chilling performance as the villain Colonel Lockjaw, Teyana Taylor plays Willa's mother and ferocious revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills, and Benicio del Toro portrays karate sensei and community leader Sergio St Carlos. Regina Hall and Alana Haim played important supporting roles.
With an estimated budget ranging from $130 million to $175 million, One Battle After Another is Anderson's most expensive production to date. To capture the raucous, sun-drenched Californian landscapes and the frantic energy of the action scenes, the producers used VistaVision technology, a high-resolution film format that hasn't been used since the 1960s.
Which major awards and nominations has One Battle After Another secured?
The film's six awards, including Best Film, at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) precede the OTT release. With 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, as well as acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio, Penn, Del Toro, and Taylor, the film is widely considered a heavy favourite for the forthcoming 98th Academy Awards.
The film's critics have lauded its unrelenting tempo and its brave handling of weighty political issues, including radicalism, immigration, and the effects of generational trauma. It may have bombed at the worldwide box office compared to its enormous budget, but Anderson's cult classic has become a critical smash.
Where can fans in India watch One Battle After Another?
Fans in India can tune in to JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) starting today to see the 161-minute special. Even though more language dubs are on the way, the platform has distributed the film in its original English format. As the awards season draws to a close, Indian moviegoers will now be able to watch the "Oscar juggernaut" One Battle After Another on OTT, giving them a taste of what's to come.
One Battle After Another FAQs:
Q: Where can I watch One Battle After Another in India?
A: As of February 26, 2026, One Battle After Another is available to stream exclusively on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). It made its digital debut on the platform following a successful theatrical run and a dominant performance during the awards season.
Q: Who is in the cast of One Battle After Another?
A: One Battle After Another features an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson (formerly "Ghetto" Pat Calhoun). Other primary cast members include Sean Penn as Colonel Steven Lockjaw, Benicio del Toro as Sensei Sergio, Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills, Chase Infiniti as Willa, Regina Hall as Deandra, and Alana Haim in a supporting role.
Q: How many Oscar nominations does One Battle After Another have?
A: One Battle After Another has secured 13 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. Key categories include Best Picture, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Actor (Leonardo DiCaprio), and multiple nominations in the supporting acting and technical categories.