Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor Turn Heads at One Battle After Another Screening in NYC
SHOCKING CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS: LEONARDO DICAPRIO, TEYANA TAYLOR, AND BENICIO DEL TORO TURN UP THE HEAT AT "ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER" SCREENING
Last night in New York City, the A-list crowd gathered at The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theatre for a special screening of Paul Thomas Anderson's highly anticipated film, "One Battle After Another". And what a night it was! Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall turned up the heat on the red carpet, wowing fans with their stunning looks.
But first, let's talk about the man of the hour: Leonardo DiCaprio. The 50-year-old actor looked dashing in a sleek gray blazer with glossy black buttons that matched his shiny leather dress shoes. He paired it with a crisp white button-down shirt and accessorized with a simple lapel pin. Talk about effortless style! But don't let his suave appearance fool you - Leo is all business when it comes to promoting his latest film.
In fact, the Oscar-winning actor has been on a whirlwind promo tour for "One Battle After Another" alongside his co-stars, including Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. And boy, have they been getting rave reviews! The film has been praised as "the defining film of a generation", with many critics calling it an action-thriller masterpiece.
Now, let's talk about the talented cast. Teyana Taylor, 34, turned heads in a plunging plaid jumpsuit that showcased her stunning sternum tattoo. She paired it with a matching floor-length coat and a tie as a scarf - because why not?! The singer-actress looked every bit the starlet, rocking full glam with cat-eye makeup and a glossy mauve lip combo.
Meanwhile, Sean Penn brought his signature laid-back vibe to the screening in a casual black T-shirt, khaki green bomber jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He's known for his intense performances on screen, but last night he seemed to be just enjoying the show - although we're sure he was still bringing the heat.
Benicio del Toro looked dapper as ever in a classic black suit and tie, joining his co-stars in the critically acclaimed film. And Regina Hall turned heads in an all-black outfit mixing faux leather and lace for an edgy-chic look that left us wanting more.
But it's not just about the fashion - "One Battle After Another" is a film that's got everyone talking. Bookmaker Coral has it at 4-5 to win Best Picture at the Oscars 2026, following glowing reviews from critics and fans alike. And Leo himself is odds-on to win the Best Actor gong for the second time in his career - talk about pressure!
But what does the film's director, Paul Thomas Anderson, think of all this fuss? "What an insane movie, oh my God," he gushed to The Scholarly Note.com. "There's more action in the first hour of this than every other film you've ever directed put together. Everything, it is really incredible... This is such a concoction of things that are so bizarre and at the same time so relevant, that I think have become increasingly more relevant than perhaps even when you finished the screenplay and assembled your cast and crew and began production."
And we can see why! The film follows Bob Ferguson (played by Leo), a disheveled revolutionary who lives off-grid with his daughter Willa. But as he reconnects with a group of allies on a mission to track down his daughter, things get complicated - especially when Benicio del Toro's sensei figure comes into the picture.
As for Sean Penn, he plays Bob's evil nemesis, Col Steven J Lockjaw - and let's just say it's a role he was born to play. And Regina Hall brings her signature sass as revolutionary Deandra.
So what did critics think of "One Battle After Another"? Brian Viner from The Scholarly Note.com gave the film a five-star rating, saying: "DiCaprio's is not even the most eye-catching performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s irresistibly funny, thunderously exhilarating film... Sean Penn pinches every scene he's in as an unhinged army officer, driven first by lust and later by loathing, whose downfall, when it comes, is one of the most startling things you will see in the cinema this year."
And there you have it - "One Battle After Another" is a must-see film that's got everyone talking. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready to be blown away by this action-thriller masterpiece!