Leonardo DiCaprio’s $209M R-Rated Action Thriller Becomes a Streaming Sensation on a Surprising Platform After Oscar Win

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent action movie, which won Best Picture at the Oscars, is now also popular with streamers. It’s gaining a lot of attention on the Apple TV Store, even though it’s already available on HBO Max.

According to FlixPatrol, the movie One Battle After Another is still performing exceptionally well on iTunes, reaching the #1 spot in the United States on March 17th – and topping charts in 33 other countries as well. This success on the Apple TV Store suggests many people prefer to purchase movies digitally, owning them instead of depending on streaming services that frequently change their offerings. The film is also gaining popularity on HBO Max, climbing back onto the U.S. charts at #2 on March 17th.

One Battle After Another Enjoys Historic Night at the Academy Awards

The film One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio alongside Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. The story centers on a former bomb disposal expert (DiCaprio) unexpectedly pulled back into action, with Sean Penn also playing a key role.

Despite earning $209.7 million at the box office after its 2025 release, One Battle After Another didn’t make a profit, as its budget was between $130 and $175 million and it needed to earn $300 million to break even. However, the film was highly praised by critics and went on to receive numerous awards, including at the Academy Awards.

The film was a major success at the Oscars, winning six awards, including Best Picture. It also made history by winning the inaugural Best Casting award, a new category this year. The other films nominated for Best Casting were Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, and Sinners.

DiCaprio’s Latest Film is a Hit with Critics & Audiences

While the Academy Awards are well-known, this film has received significant recognition elsewhere. It won three Critics’ Choice Awards, including top honors for Best Picture and Best Director, and led all films with nominations at the Golden Globes, ultimately winning four awards. Additionally, it received more nominations than any other film in the history of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, with a total of seven.

Viewers and critics alike are really enjoying One Battle After Another. The film boasts a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 435 reviews, and audiences have given it a ‘Verified Hot’ rating of 85% from more than 5,000 reviews. Most viewers describe it as a remarkable accomplishment.

With the film’s success at the Oscars and on streaming platforms, a sequel is a real possibility. Teyana Taylor, who played Perfidia, has said she’d be interested in returning for a follow-up film or a story focusing on her character. She’s even mentioned having serious discussions with the director about it, but so far, nothing has been officially announced.

You can now watch the film One Battle After Another on HBO Max, or buy it through the Apple TV Store.

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2026-03-18 16:06