Top 5 Highest-Grossing Films Of Paul Thomas Anderson: From One Battle after Another To Boogie Nights

Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson had a major moment at the 98th Academy Awards after winning the Best Director award for his dark comedy One Battle After Another. The film dominated the night, taking home the Best Picture award and several other trophies.

During the ceremony, the film emerged as the biggest winner, taking home six awards. In addition to Anderson's Best Director win, Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor, while the film also earned awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, and Best Editing.

Over the years, Paul Thomas Anderson has directed many films that received both critical praise and box-office success. Here's a look at the top five highest-grossing movies directed by him.

1. One Battle After Another (2025)

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Worldwide Earnings: $209.6 million
Where to Watch: Prime Video (US), JioHotstar, Apple TV (India)

Plot: It follows Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, a paranoid former revolutionary living off-grid in modern America. After 16 years, his past catches up with him, and he must reunite with his old team to save his daughter, Willa, from a dangerous government agent.

3. Phantom Thread (2017)

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Worldwide Earnings: $52.2 million
Where to Watch: Prime Video

Plot: Set in 1950s London, Phantom Thread follows dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. His controlled life changes when he meets Alma, played by Vicky Krieps, leading to a complicated and dark love story.