Warner Bros has revised its film release schedule, shifting the launch dates of several highly anticipated titles, including Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest project starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Now officially titled One Battle After Another, Anderson’s American crime thriller has been moved from August 8 to September 26. Insiders say the adjustment allows time for US cinemas to install VistaVision projection systems to match the director’s vision, according to Variety.
Additionally, the new date positions the film closer to the awards season, a strategy that has benefited previous auteur-driven releases such as Gravity and A Star is Born.
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The film stars DiCaprio alongside Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.
Additionally, Warner Bros Animation’s The Cat in the Hat, featuring Bill Hader and Quinta Brunson, will now arrive on February 27 next year, two weeks ahead of schedule.