“‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film Award”
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film “One Battle After Another” has gained significant recognition at the National Board of Review (NBR) 2025 awards. It secured the best film award along with multiple accolades.
Major Wins for “One Battle After Another”
At the NBR awards, “One Battle After Another” claimed the following honors:
- Best Film
- Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Best Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Best Supporting Actor – Benicio Del Toro
- Breakthrough Performance – Chase Infiniti
These wins mark a significant achievement for Anderson, his fourth overall and his second in directing.
Other Notable Winners
Besides Anderson’s film, other awards included:
- Best Actress – Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
- Best Supporting Actress – Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for “Sentimental Value”
- Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler for “Sinners”
- Best Adapted Screenplay – Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar for “Train Dreams”
Warner Bros. had a particularly strong presence, taking home five awards, including for both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners”.
Top 10 Films of 2025
The following films have been recognized in the top 10 films list:
- “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
- “F1”
- “Frankenstein”
- “Jay Kelly”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “Rental Family”
- “Sinners”
- “Train Dreams”
- “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”
- “Wicked: For Good”
Cinematic Trends and Awards Predictions
The NBR awards gala is scheduled for January 13 in New York City. Historical trends indicate that many NBR best film winners often receive Oscar nominations. However, several notable films and performances from previous years have failed to secure Academy recognition.
As the ceremony approaches, the film industry will be watching closely to see how these NBR wins translate at the Oscars. With its sweeping success, “One Battle After Another” is positioned as a strong contender this awards season.
