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Teyana Taylor steps into her biggest film role yet, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly anticipated new film, One Battle After Another. The multi-hyphenate talent took to social media to share the film’s first teaser, giving fans a glimpse into the high-stakes action drama set to hit theaters on September 26. Check out what we know about the upcoming film and watch the teaser inside.
Teyana Taylor Shows Out in Action-Packed Teaser
The teaser for One Battle After Another doesn’t give away too much, but what it does reveal is already generating major buzz. In the brief clip, Taylor’s character, visibly pregnant, is seen firing off a rifle in an open field while DiCaprio casually watches, sipping his drink.
The scene then cuts to her character holding a newborn baby before a voice ominously asks, “What are you gonna do about this baby?” The next shot? That same child, now grown, wielding a gun just like who we assume to be her mother.
“Just when you think you got a handle on things,” a voice narrates, as the teaser shows DiCaprio’s older, goatee-wearing character peering through a gun’s scope and Sean Penn’s character forcefully dragging a young woman through an alleyway. If this teaser is any indication, Anderson is delivering an intense, action-driven drama unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Teyana’s Hollywood Takeover Continues
Taylor, known for her electrifying performances in music, fashion, and film, has been making power moves in Hollywood. Following her critically acclaimed performance in A Thousand and One, this role marks another major step in her acting career. Fans are already hyped to see her hold her own in a film packed with Hollywood heavyweights, including Regina Hall, Wood Harris, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro.
Taking to Instagram, Taylor shared the teaser with a caption that read, “Ain’t nun like a lil smoke & a lotta action 🎬🔥. Excited to finally share a peek at #OneBattleAfterAnother with y’all. Sept 26, it’s up!!!”
Her comments section quickly filled with excitement from fans and fellow industry peers, all eager to see her shine on the big screen again.
A High-Stakes, High-Budget Thriller
Anderson, the visionary behind There Will Be Blood and Licorice Pizza, is bringing a contemporary edge to this action-packed ensemble piece. While the plot remains largely under wraps, One Battle After Another is rumored to be Anderson’s most expensive film to date, with a reported budget of up to $140 million.
Filmed on 35mm VistaVision cameras, the project was primarily shot in California with additional scenes in El Paso, Texas. With Anderson’s signature visual storytelling and an all-star cast, this film is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most highly anticipated releases.
Mark your calendars! Teyana Taylor is locked, loaded, and ready to take Hollywood by storm.
